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October 05, 2020

The move lets stand a previous ruling that the gargantuan rock band did not steal the opening instrumental of 'Stairway to Heaven' from another band, Spirit.

Supreme Court declines to hear Led Zeppelin

Supreme Court declines to hear Led Zeppelin

Andrew Limbong • Oct 5, 2020

The move lets stand a previous ruling that the gargantuan rock band did not steal the opening instrumental of 'Stairway to Heaven' from another band, Spirit.

Listen: Motion City Soundtrack, Jayhawks, Soul Asylum and more on surprise Ed Ackerson tribute album

Listen: Motion City Soundtrack, Jayhawks, Soul Asylum and more on surprise Ed Ackerson tribute album

Jay Gabler • Oct 5, 2020

A surprise Ed Ackerson tribute album features 25 covers by national and local artists - with more to come.

Coffee Break: The Best of Live Current

Coffee Break: The Best of Live Current

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Oct 5, 2020

This morning we've been having a blast bringing you Live Current 16 track by track. It's our Album of the Week, and it's available as a thank you gift if you support The Current today. And since we've been having so much fun playing Live Current 16 songs for you this morning, for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Live Currents past?

Album of the Week: Live Current, Volume 16

Album of the Week: Live Current, Volume 16

Kelsey • Oct 5, 2020

Each year, The Current reflects on the live music we've been able to create together - either in our studios or around the Twin Cities - and carefully curates some of those sonic memories into one sweet package as an expression of our gratitude to you, our members.

Today in Music History: Bobby Darin's 'Mack the Knife' goes No. 1

Today in Music History: Bobby Darin's 'Mack the Knife' goes No. 1

Oct 5, 2020

Bobby Darin's "Mack the Knife" went No. 1; Russell Mael was born; Olivia Newton-John had her first U.S. No. 1 single; Johnny Marr started rehearsing with the Pretenders; Roger Daltrey announced the Who were re-forming; Beatles fans snapped up the group's co-written autobiography; and Temptations co-founder Eddie Kendricks passed away in Birmingham, Ala., Today in Music History.

Megan Thee Stallion protests Breonna Taylor ruling on 'SNL'

Megan Thee Stallion protests Breonna Taylor ruling on 'SNL'

LaTesha Harris • Oct 4, 2020

One of the biggest stars in hip-hop used her appearance on Saturday Night Live to call out Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron.

Monica LaPlante heads to the rooftop(s)

Monica LaPlante heads to the rooftop(s)

Jay Gabler • Oct 2, 2020

In this public health crisis, musicians have been trying all sorts of different ways to connect with audiences live - and livestreamed. Monica LaPlante joined Jay Gabler on Instagram live to talk about her upcoming livestreamed rooftop gig in Northeast Minneapolis.

Listen to Tre Burt's powerful song, 'Under The Devil's Knee'

Listen to Tre Burt's powerful song, 'Under The Devil's Knee'

Luke Taylor • Oct 2, 2020

Tre Burt's anthem about Black lives continues the tradition of outspoken political folk songwriters by telling the stories of George Floyd, Eric Garner, and Breonna Taylor. 'I wanted to immortalize their dignity,' Burt says.

Early Eyes: Virtual Session

Early Eyes: Virtual Session

Jade and Myah Christenson • Oct 2, 2020

Get a peek into the world of singer/songwriter Jake Berglove of Early Eyes as he joins The Current's Jade for a virtual session. The two chat about Berglove's aspirations for the future of Early Eyes, where he'd like to perform post-pandemic and the excitement of signing to a label.

Coffee Break: World Smile Day

Coffee Break: World Smile Day

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Oct 2, 2020

Even though it feels like everything is horrible, sometimes it's ok to smile. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention smiling?

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