The Current’s Music on a Stick concert at the State Fair this year had a stacked lineup for those who are into bluegrass and romantic indie rock. Lissie opened the night, followed by Lord Huron and local favorites Trampled By Turtles. As the golden hour washed over those of us corralled in the Grandstand, Lissie took…

A developing story involves a lawsuit over a posthumous Michael Jackson album, which the plaintiff says includes vocals that aren't actually MJ's. Also today, we take a listen to new releases from Blood Orange, Interpol, Boygenius, and...Cher, covering ABBA.

A proposed amphitheater on the Mississippi riverfront at the Upper Harbor Terminal in North Minneapolis is taking shape with updated renderings and plans. SHoP architects and First Avenue, who will operate the new venue, have partnered with Coen + Partners (landscape) to design an Upper Harbor Terminal Community Performing Arts Center (CPAC), which would sit…

Earth, Wind & Fire is playing the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand this Sunday, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention the Four Elements - earth, wind, fire and water?

Queen started recording "Bohemian Rhapsody"; Mason Williams was born; Stevie Wonder topped the charts as a 12-year-old; the Doors started recording their first album; Liam Gallagher failed to show up for an MTV Unplugged session in London; and Huey Lewis and the News had a major hit with 'The Power of Love', Today in Music History.

Hippo Campus – Bambi Hippo Campus drift through a blue world. This earworm is the namesake of their second album, Bambi, which comes out Sept. 28. See them at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Nov. 23 and/or Nov. 24. Atmosphere – Virgo Atmosphere‘s new video also heralds a new album: Mi Vida Local, due out Oct.…

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.

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.

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…

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?