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August 23, 2018

We're remembering Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ed King, who has died at 68. We also take a listen to a newly-released 'Imagine' demo, and watch Interpol's new music video starring Kristen Stewart. In other headlines, Aretha Franklin left no will; a prominent opera singer has been accused of sexual assault; and the white suit Michael Jackson wore on the cover of 'Thriller' has been replicated for sale.

Music News: Ed King, 'Sweet Home Alabama' co-writer, dies at 68

Music News: Ed King, 'Sweet Home Alabama' co-writer, dies at 68

Jay Gabler • Aug 23, 2018

We're remembering Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ed King, who has died at 68. We also take a listen to a newly-released 'Imagine' demo, and watch Interpol's new music video starring Kristen Stewart. In other headlines, Aretha Franklin left no will; a prominent opera singer has been accused of sexual assault; and the white suit Michael Jackson wore on the cover of 'Thriller' has been replicated for sale.

Minnesota musicians are taking over the Local Show this fall

Minnesota musicians are taking over the Local Show this fall

Andrea Swensson • Aug 23, 2018

Musicians, writers, and hosts from the Current are taking over the Local Show this fall for a special run of 12 guest-hosted episodes, beginning Sunday, September 16.

Hippo Campus and Atmosphere announce new albums

Hippo Campus and Atmosphere announce new albums

Simone Cazares • Aug 23, 2018

Two of Minnesota’s most popular acts — Hippo Campus and Atmosphere — have both announced the release of their new albums, and each put out a new single with accompanying video today. They’re from different generations and genres, but both have huge national audiences. Atmosphere Atmosphere’s ninth studio album, Mi Vida Local, will be available…

Coffee Break: State Fair sights, sounds, smells

Coffee Break: State Fair sights, sounds, smells

Anna Reed • Aug 23, 2018

It's the official opening day of the 2018 Minnesota State Fair! We'll be broadcasting live Saturday afternoon, but The Current will be out every day at the corner of Judson and Nelson. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that reference State Fair sights, sounds or smells?

Today in Music History: Happy 40th Birthday, Julian Casablancas

Today in Music History: Happy 40th Birthday, Julian Casablancas

Aug 23, 2018

Julian Casablancas and Keith Moon were born; Johnny Cash was topping the charts; David Bowie put out Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps); and Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground parted ways, Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Fame, fortune, all of that will come, now they're back at the top!

The Chart Show: Fame, fortune, all of that will come, now they're back at the top!

Mark Wheat • Aug 23, 2018

Following their First Avenue album release show Bad Bad Hats return to the top spot on the chart, and Leon Bridges also picks up his second Hall of Fame entry.

Bill DeVille's 2018 Minnesota State Fair music preview

Bill DeVille's 2018 Minnesota State Fair music preview

Bill DeVille • Aug 23, 2018

Continuing a tradition, The Current's Bill DeVille provides an overview of some of the music highlights across the various stages at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair.

Music News: Spike Lee directs Prince video

Music News: Spike Lee directs Prince video

Jay Gabler • Aug 22, 2018

Spike Lee has directed a video for a Prince song featured in 'BlacKkKlansman'; Mick Jagger/Carly Simon duet has been discovered after 45 years; music/golf star Don Cherry has died at 94. Also in today's news: a Nicki Minaj tour cancellation; Gretchen Wilson was arrested; and J.J. Abrams is launching a record label.

Coffee Break: Same title, different song

Coffee Break: Same title, different song

Anna Reed • Aug 22, 2018

Thanks to David for writing in with today's theme idea. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have the same title, but sound very different?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Closer You Are' tells the Guided By Voices story

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Closer You Are' tells the Guided By Voices story

Jay Gabler • Aug 22, 2018

'Closer You Are' is an authorized biography of Robert Pollard, the famously shambolic center of Guided By Voices.

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