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August 09, 2019

The singer-songwriter, pianist and composer visited The Current studio to play songs from his latest album, 'Absolute Zero,' and to talk about his collaborations with artists including Justin Vernon and S. Carey of Bon Iver, and with film director Spike Lee.

Bruce Hornsby performs in The Current studio

Bruce Hornsby performs in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Aug 9, 2019

The singer-songwriter, pianist and composer visited The Current studio to play songs from his latest album, 'Absolute Zero,' and to talk about his collaborations with artists including Justin Vernon and S. Carey of Bon Iver, and with film director Spike Lee.

Watch Steve Earle perform an intimate 7-song set

Watch Steve Earle perform an intimate 7-song set

Aug 9, 2019

Steve Earle payed tribute to his mentor Guy Clarke at an invitation-only concert back in June, 2019.

Coffee Break: Supergroups

Coffee Break: Supergroups

Aug 9, 2019

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what supergroups do you want to hear?

Motorcycles and music: How my dad taught me to roll with rock

Motorcycles and music: How my dad taught me to roll with rock

Kayla Song • Aug 9, 2019

The kind of music I listen to depends on my mood. Some days the sky is green-grey from an oncoming storm and I feel like listening to Lana Del Ray’s smooth, eerie vocals while I sip hot tea on the couch with my two cats. Other days I’ll blast some King Princess or Lizzo while…

Today in Music History: Queen and Freddie close it out

Today in Music History: Queen and Freddie close it out

Aug 9, 2019

Muddy Waters played at the White House, A Rolling Stone crowd got rowdy; Bob Dylan and Joan Baez shared the stage for the first time; Queen played their last show with Freddie Mercury; and Jerry Garcia passed away, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Dizzy Fae, Under Violet, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Dizzy Fae, Under Violet, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Aug 9, 2019

Dizzy Fae – “Big Wall” “Big Wall” stars “Dizzy Fae, Dizzy Fae, Dizzy Fae & Dizzy Fae,” as its YouTube description points out. The shape-shifting starlet/entrepreneur plays and styles every character, one of whom is on a mission. Under Violet – “Blame Me” Sara Bischoff’s voice is the light in Under Violet‘s landscape, so this…

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.

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