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April 25, 2019

Huge new Bruce Springsteen and Prince album announcements lead today's Music News. Plus, Jade and Jay spotlight new LPs from the Cranberries, Marina, Craig Finn, and Guided By Voices, as well as the new FKA twigs single 'Cellophane.'

Music News: Bruce Springsteen announces new album, 'Western Stars'

Music News: Bruce Springsteen announces new album, 'Western Stars'

Jade and Jay Gabler • Apr 25, 2019

Huge new Bruce Springsteen and Prince album announcements lead today's Music News. Plus, Jade and Jay spotlight new LPs from the Cranberries, Marina, Craig Finn, and Guided By Voices, as well as the new FKA twigs single 'Cellophane.'

The Claypool Lennon Delirium play songs, chat with Mary Lucia in The Current studio

The Claypool Lennon Delirium play songs, chat with Mary Lucia in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • Apr 25, 2019

Ahead of their show at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, the Claypool Lennon Delirium visited The Current studio to play songs and to have a lively conversation with host Mary Lucia.

Coffee Break: Prince-penned songs made famous by others

Coffee Break: Prince-penned songs made famous by others

Anna Weggel • Apr 25, 2019

As we head into Celebration 2019 weekend with more Prince-related events than you can shake a stick it, it was just announced that a new album called 'Originals' which includes Prince's versions of 15 songs he wrote made famous by other people, will be released on June 7.

Fams remember Prince at Parkway Theater ‘Purple Rain’ screenings

Fams remember Prince at Parkway Theater ‘Purple Rain’ screenings

Marla Khan-Schwartz • Apr 25, 2019

Three years to the day since Prince’s passing, “fams” packed the Parkway Theater in South Minneapolis for a screening of the iconic film Purple Rain. Shown in its original 35mm format, the film brought back memories and provided comfort to many of the fans who attended. Even 35 years after its release, the film still managed to…

New album ‘Originals’ to contain Prince’s own versions of songs covered by others

New album ‘Originals’ to contain Prince’s own versions of songs covered by others

Jay Gabler • Apr 25, 2019

“Manic Monday.” “The Glamorous Life.” “Nothing Compares 2 U.” “Jungle Love.” All are iconic songs, all were written by Prince, but all were also given by Prince to other artists who turned them into hits. Now, Prince’s own versions of these and 11 other songs will be released on a new album called Originals. The album…

The Chart Show: Lizzo Leads the Way

The Chart Show: Lizzo Leads the Way

Mark Wheat • Apr 25, 2019

Following both of their stunning performances at Coachella, Lizzo and Billie Eilish snag the top two spots on the chart.

Music News: Academic conference to examine 'the connection between Phish and philosophy'

Music News: Academic conference to examine 'the connection between Phish and philosophy'

Jay Gabler • Apr 24, 2019

If you're a Phish fan who's also a deep thinker, make your way to Oregon State next month. Also in the news today: Record Store Day sets vinyl sales record, Britney says she's okay, Michael Jackson musical moving forward, compilation master Gary Stewart dies at 62, and Lil Dicky goes viral with star-studded Earth Day song.

Watch Son Volt live in concert at First Avenue

Watch Son Volt live in concert at First Avenue

Apr 24, 2019

Watch Son Volt perform songs from their new album 'Union' -- alongside old favorites -- live from First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minn.

Annie Fitzgerald performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Annie Fitzgerald performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Apr 24, 2019

Singer-songwriter Annie Fitzgerald was in our studio this week to play some songs from her most recent album, 'You and Me and The Sun.' Fitzgerald also shares a new music video from the album.

Coffee Break: A new state song for Minnesota

Coffee Break: A new state song for Minnesota

Anna Weggel • Apr 24, 2019

Today in 1979, Ray Charles' "Georgia On My Mind" was proclaimed the state song of Georgia. Let's say Minnesota's official state song "Hail! Minnesota" somehow went away. What songs should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that you'd like to see as Minnesota's new state song?

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