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September 28, 2018

The singer-songwriter guitarist was an integral part of psychedelic landmarks like 'Surrealistic Pillow.'

Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin dies at 76

Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin dies at 76

Jay Gabler • Sep 28, 2018

The singer-songwriter guitarist was an integral part of psychedelic landmarks like 'Surrealistic Pillow.'

Music News: Hear the first new Chic album in 26 years

Music News: Hear the first new Chic album in 26 years

Jay Gabler • Sep 28, 2018

Today's new release roundup includes fresh tunes from beloved names including Chic, Cher, Robyn, and...yes, Lil Wayne. Also, entertainment lawyer Ken Abdo explains why artists are so excited about the Music Modernization Act.

DeM atlaS releases visual EP, talks about debut album and upcoming tour

DeM atlaS releases visual EP, talks about debut album and upcoming tour

Colleen Cowie • Sep 28, 2018

DeM atlaS visited Oake and Riley in the studio this week to talk about his two latest projects, one of which just dropped. The young Minneapolis rapper and singer is releasing his debut album, Bad Actress, via Rhymesayers Entertainment on Oct. 19. This week he unveiled a visual EP titled Bad Loves Company, which sets video to five singles from the…

Coffee Break: Feminist anthems

Coffee Break: Feminist anthems

Anna Weggel • Sep 28, 2018

For today's Song War we put Lesley Gore's "You Don't Own Me" against Beyonce's "Who Run the World (girls)", and we realized we have to keep the female-fronted music going. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what feminist anthems do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Remembering Miles Davis

Today in Music History: Remembering Miles Davis

Sep 28, 2018

Moon Unit Zappa was born; The Beatles topped the charts with 'Hey Jude'; Bad Company hit No. 1 with their debut album; Andy Kim sang 'Rock Me Gently'; Tina Turner had a highway named for her; and Miles Davis passed away, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: David Huckfelt, Dizzy Fae, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: David Huckfelt, Dizzy Fae, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Sep 28, 2018

David Huckfelt – Stranger Angels The Pines’ David Huckfelt steps out with a prowling, North Woods-colored single, “Stranger Angels.” His upcoming album of the same name is slated for February 2019, but he’ll preview it with a performance at the Parkway Theater on Nov. 16. Dizzy Fae – Baby Pillz Dizzy Fae may have just released…

Flora Cash perform in The Current studio

Flora Cash perform in The Current studio

Mark Wheat • Sep 28, 2018

Flora Cash's song, 'You're Somebody Else,' seems to have taken the world by storm, but the Stockholm-based duo comprising Shpersa Lleshaj and Cole Randall take it in stride. ' We're just doing what we always have done,' Randall says, 'but we're just busier.' Ahead of a show at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis, Flora Cash stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Mark Wheat.

Music News: People prefer live music to just about anything, says new study (by live music promoter)

Music News: People prefer live music to just about anything, says new study (by live music promoter)

Jay Gabler • Sep 27, 2018

Do people really prefer live music to sex? We dig into a new study from Live Nation, as well as ask what's happening to the market for compact discs. In other news: Ezra Koenig welcomes a new baby, an Aretha Franklin tribute is planned for the AMAs, and producer Paul Curcio has died. Also, what's going on in that viral nightclub photo of a woman grimacing as a man yells into her ear?

Pistol Annies release three new songs in preview of new album, 'Interstate Gospel'

Pistol Annies release three new songs in preview of new album, 'Interstate Gospel'

Ann Powers • Sep 27, 2018

One day after performing the songs in Nashville, the country supergroup has released all three digitally ahead of the release of its new album, Interstate Gospel.

'In the moment, you just fly': Jon Batiste lets loose at the piano

'In the moment, you just fly': Jon Batiste lets loose at the piano

Terry Gross • Sep 27, 2018

Batiste, the band leader for 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' sits at the piano and demonstrates his 'everything in the pot' style of playing.

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