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July 03, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia, together with The Current's Music Assistant Jesse Wiza, answer questions to a concert survey that's popular on social media. Hear Mary and Jesse's answers, then share your own.

Listen to Looch: Concert Questionnaire

Listen to Looch: Concert Questionnaire

Mary Lucia • Jul 3, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia, together with The Current's Music Assistant Jesse Wiza, answer questions to a concert survey that's popular on social media. Hear Mary and Jesse's answers, then share your own.

Eaux Hey: An Eaux Claires Festival podcast from The Current

Eaux Hey: An Eaux Claires Festival podcast from The Current

Jul 3, 2018

The Current won't just be broadcasting live from this year's Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival: we'll also be podcasting.

Changing the culture of Hip-Hop in Minnesota with DJ Tiiiiiiiiiip and J-Plaza

Changing the culture of Hip-Hop in Minnesota with DJ Tiiiiiiiiiip and J-Plaza

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Jul 3, 2018

Stemming from a love of music mixed with civic pride, the 'Best of Minnesota Mixtape, Vol. 1,' by DJ Tiiiiiiiiiip, J. Plaza, and Mr. dolo is meant to advance the local hip hop scene. 'I want to push forward the originality in Minnesota and starting to develop our own sound,' says DJ Tiiiiiiiiiip. Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis spoke with Tiiiiiiiiiip and J. Plaza about the entire genesis of the project.

Coffee Break: Red, white and blue

Coffee Break: Red, white and blue

Anna Reed • Jul 3, 2018

As tomorrow is the Fourth of July, you'll be hearing a lot of patriotic music over the next few days. But let's take a slightly different spin on this topic today. For the 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention red, white or blue?

Richard Swift, of the Shins and the Arcs, dies at 41

Richard Swift, of the Shins and the Arcs, dies at 41

Jay Gabler • Jul 3, 2018

Richard Swift, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his work with the Shins and the Arcs among many other artists, has died at age 41 of an unspecified medical condition. “Today the world lost one of the most talented musicians I know,” wrote Dan Auerbach, who collaborated with Swift in both the Arcs and the…

From the Shamrock Room to the Shanty: The musical history of O’Gara’s Bar & Grill

From the Shamrock Room to the Shanty: The musical history of O’Gara’s Bar & Grill

Colleen Cowie • Jul 3, 2018

In March, O’Gara’s Bar & Grill announced a plan to tear down the St. Paul Irish pub, replacing it with a new apartment building and smaller version of the bar. Construction is slated to take place by late 2019. Although the renovation will mean a complete overhaul of the building, owner Dan O’Gara said in a…

Music News: Nile Rodgers to head Songwriters' Hall of Fame

Music News: Nile Rodgers to head Songwriters' Hall of Fame

Jay Gabler • Jul 3, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Nile Rodgers being named next head of the Songwriters' Hall of Fame; the death of Alan Longmuir; and controversy in Germany over musicians' boycott of Israel.

How Ambient Inks ended up running merch for the Eaux Claires festival

How Ambient Inks ended up running merch for the Eaux Claires festival

Erica Pearson • Jul 2, 2018

The lineup at Eaux Claires may still be under wraps — but it's no secret who will be in charge of the merch.

Music on TV this week: rerun week and an online preview

Music on TV this week: rerun week and an online preview

Luke Taylor • Jul 2, 2018

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings, and find performance videos as the week progresses. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox.

Watch Father John Misty enchant the Rock the Garden crowd with old and new favorites

Watch Father John Misty enchant the Rock the Garden crowd with old and new favorites

Jul 2, 2018

Father John Misty stretched out with a set list peppered with old and new hits to headline Rock the Garden 2018.

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