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March 25, 2019

Artists celebrate musician Scott Walker's career and influence, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame stands by its induction of Michael Jackson, artists celebrate Scott Hutchison, and Lil Wayne's notebook is up for sale for a pretty penny.

Music News: Scott Walker, '60s singer who pushed the avant-garde, dies At 76

Music News: Scott Walker, '60s singer who pushed the avant-garde, dies At 76

Jade • Mar 25, 2019

Artists celebrate musician Scott Walker's career and influence, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame stands by its induction of Michael Jackson, artists celebrate Scott Hutchison, and Lil Wayne's notebook is up for sale for a pretty penny.

What was Prince's best song of 2001?

What was Prince's best song of 2001?

Sean McPherson • Mar 25, 2019

The work Prince released in 2001 speaks for itself, but it also speaks for the band-oriented funk sound Prince would home in on so deeply in the coming years.

Music on TV this week: Durand Jones & the Indications; Billie Eilish; BAILEN; Tame Impala

Music on TV this week: Durand Jones & the Indications; Billie Eilish; BAILEN; Tame Impala

Luke Taylor • Mar 25, 2019

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 to plan your TV viewing around music.

In pictures: Rock the Cradle 2019

In pictures: Rock the Cradle 2019

Mar 25, 2019

Ten thousand people visited the campus of the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis on Sunday, March 24, for the 14th installment of Rock the Cradle, a free day of fun and music for kids and their grownups presented by The Current and Children's Minnesota.

Coffee Break: Scott Walker's influence

Coffee Break: Scott Walker's influence

Anna Weggel • Mar 25, 2019

Scott Walker - singer-songwriter, composer and record producer who came to fame as part of The Walker Brothers - has died at the age of 76. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were influenced by Scott Walker in one way or another?

Celebrating Minnesota music throughout April

Celebrating Minnesota music throughout April

Mar 25, 2019

We're gearing up for month of celebrating Minnesota music with you.

Today in Music History: Bjork debuted her swan dress

Today in Music History: Bjork debuted her swan dress

Mar 25, 2019

Bjork wore a swan dress and egg purse, then took eight years off; Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder was pulled from the sea after a scary encounter in a riptide; Bono was a character witness for Peter Buck; Prince took home an Oscar for the music of 'Purple Rain'; and country musician Buck Owens died, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Jenny Lewis, 'On The Line'

Album of the Week: Jenny Lewis, 'On The Line'

Jill Riley • Mar 25, 2019

Jenny Lewis put herself on the emotional line with this album. Fans will appreciate the insight into what makes her tick, and will likely relate to the grieving process, and the notion of moving on and coming out OK on the other end of emotional turmoil.

Review and photos: Better Oblivion Community Center make their Minneapolis debut at First Avenue

Review and photos: Better Oblivion Community Center make their Minneapolis debut at First Avenue

Jeyca Maldonado-Medina • Mar 23, 2019

The Better Oblivion Community Center opened its doors for one night in Minneapolis, and a sold-out crowd rushed in. Better Oblivion Community Center is a collaboration between Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, both successful rock artists in their own right. Their debut self-titled came out in January of this year. This project isn’t Bridgers’ first…

Donna Grantis brings 'Diamonds & Dynamite' to The Current studio

Donna Grantis brings 'Diamonds & Dynamite' to The Current studio

Mark Wheat, Cecilia Johnson and Lydia Moran • Mar 23, 2019

As she prepared 'Diamonds & Dynamite,' the debut album from her rock-jazz instrumental band based in Minneapolis, Donna Grantis came to The Current studio to perform 'Mr Majestic' and 'Trashformer.'

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