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August 08, 2019

Three weeks prior to the release date, Bon Iver's new album 'i,i' is available for streaming.

Listen to Bon Iver's new album, 'i,i'

Listen to Bon Iver's new album, 'i,i'

Aug 8, 2019

Three weeks prior to the release date, Bon Iver's new album 'i,i' is available for streaming.

Take a look inside the Fillmore Minneapolis, opening in 2020 in the North Loop

Take a look inside the Fillmore Minneapolis, opening in 2020 in the North Loop

Lydia Moran • Aug 8, 2019

In February 2020, Minneapolis will expand its portfolio of live music venues with the opening of the Fillmore Minneapolis in the North Loop, just northwest of Target Field. The Fillmore is named for the iconic music hall in San Francisco, a 1912 venue that became known for unforgettable rock shows when legendary promoter Bill Graham…

Coffee Break: Color for Berman

Coffee Break: Color for Berman

Anna Weggel • Aug 8, 2019

David Berman of Silver Jews and Purple Mountains passed away yesterday. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break in his honor, what bands do you want to hear that have a color in their name?

Silver Jews' David Berman dies at 52

Silver Jews' David Berman dies at 52

Otis Hart • Aug 8, 2019

The master lyricist and poet leaves behind a catalog of oblique indie rock that inspired a cult following.

The Chart Show: "Eagle Birds" Flies High

The Chart Show: "Eagle Birds" Flies High

Mark Wheat • Aug 8, 2019

Flying high with "Eagle Birds" at #1 this week are The Black Keys.

Coffee Break: Iconic glasses

Coffee Break: Iconic glasses

Aug 7, 2019

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what musicians do you want to hear that are known for their particular style of glasses?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Wilcopedia: A Comprehensive Guide to the Music of America's Best Band'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Wilcopedia: A Comprehensive Guide to the Music of America's Best Band'

Jay Gabler • Aug 7, 2019

Daniel Cook Johnson is one of the biggest fans of 'America's best band,' and his new guide digs into every single Wilco song - even the covers.

Today in Music History: Elton and Kiki hit No. 1

Today in Music History: Elton and Kiki hit No. 1

Aug 7, 2019

Dez Dickerson was born; Elton John and Kiki Dee weren't breaking hearts with their hit single; The Quarry Men played an early gig at Liverpool's Cavern Club and were told to 'cut out the rock'; Herman's Hermits had a No. 1 in the U.S. charts; and the Bee Gees scored their very first U.S. No. 1 hit, Today in Music History.

Join Mark Wheat in The Current's Fantasy Premier League 2019-20

Join Mark Wheat in The Current's Fantasy Premier League 2019-20

Mark Wheat • Aug 6, 2019

Believe it or not, the new Premier League season begins this Friday! In the run-up to the season's kickoff, Mark Wheat invites you to join The Current's Fantasy Premier League. And if you're a newcomer to it, Mark shares some tips and even pulls back the curtain on his own team selections.

Listen to Looch: Mary goes off!

Listen to Looch: Mary goes off!

Mary Lucia • Aug 6, 2019

Now, normally Mary comes to you with some specific either documentary, or book, or event, or something she wants to tell you about. But this week is a little different.

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