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August 04, 2019

IDLES, the British punk/post-punk band whose 2018 album 'Joy As An Act of Resistance' took the U.S. by storm, played a live concert at the iconic Minneapolis venue First Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 3. The Current provided pro-quality live stream of the show, and you can watch this complete archived concert.

Watch IDLES in concert at First Avenue

Watch IDLES in concert at First Avenue

Aug 4, 2019

IDLES, the British punk/post-punk band whose 2018 album 'Joy As An Act of Resistance' took the U.S. by storm, played a live concert at the iconic Minneapolis venue First Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 3. The Current provided pro-quality live stream of the show, and you can watch this complete archived concert.

Coffee Break: Twins

Coffee Break: Twins

Anna Weggel • Aug 2, 2019

There's a giant festival called "Twins Days" that is held annually on the first full weekend in August in Twinsburg - an actual town in Ohio. There are hot dogs. There is a raffle. There is a "double take parade". There is a talent show. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature twins in the band?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Butch Vig

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Butch Vig

Aug 2, 2019

Butch Vig was born; Fela Kuti passed away; James Jamerson died; Bob Dylan got into a fight at his reunion; and Aretha Franklin made her television debut, Today in Music History.

Making sparks: How pyro pros make concerts go boom

Making sparks: How pyro pros make concerts go boom

Kayla Song • Aug 2, 2019

When you go to a concert by Macklemore, Pitbull, or Marshmello, it’s not just for the music — you’re also going for an elaborate spectacle, and often that means waterfalls of sparks raining down from the ceiling or pillars of fire erupting from the edge of the stage. In short, pyrotechnics. Pyrotechnics can incorporate anything…

Friday Five: Lady Midnight, DENNY, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Lady Midnight, DENNY, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Aug 2, 2019

Lady Midnight – “Bloodsong” Lady Midnight, clear-eyed and regal, communes with the cosmos in “Bloodsong.” Teddy Grimes and MacKenzie Owens directed this gorgeous Death Before Mourning video, and MMYYKK produced the track. Lady Midnight will appear at her record release show at the Turf Club on August 9. DENNY – “Insurgents By The Poolside” DENNY…

You need to know: Still Woozy

You need to know: Still Woozy

Aug 1, 2019

You've heard his song 'Lava' on The Current, now get acquainted with this young Bay area musician who is winning over fans coast-to-coast with his intimate, atmospheric pop music.

Coffee Break: I fought the law

Coffee Break: I fought the law

Anna Weggel • Aug 1, 2019

Many new laws go into effect today in Minnesota - ranging from a hands-free cellphone driving law to laws about slowpoke drivers, indoor vaping, intentional groping, granny cams in assisted living homes, and parental rights. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention "the law"?

Prince’s ‘Chaos and Disorder,’ ‘Emancipation,’ ‘Versace Experience’ mixtape to be reissued

Prince’s ‘Chaos and Disorder,’ ‘Emancipation,’ ‘Versace Experience’ mixtape to be reissued

Jay Gabler • Aug 1, 2019

Prince’s 1996 albums Chaos and Disorder and Emancipation, as well as the rare Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold) mixtape from 1995, will be reissued on vinyl and CD on Sept. 13. It will be the first vinyl release for each, and the first CD release for the mixtape. Ironically, the reissue doesn’t include a cassette release for The…

Calexico and Iron & Wine: Tiny Desk Concert

Calexico and Iron & Wine: Tiny Desk Concert

Stephen Thompson • Aug 1, 2019

The two bands just released 'Years to Burn,' their first album together since 2005. Now, they've performed three songs -- two new, one old -- for Calexico's Tiny Desk debut

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