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November 02, 2020

When OK Go released 'This Too Shall Pass' in 2010, they probably didn't think the song would go viral 10 years later. But that's exactly what has happened, thanks to a meaningful title for a pandemic-addled world and a quirky marching-band video that can't help but put a smile on viewers' faces.

OK Go offer an anthem for 2020, with the help of a marching band

OK Go offer an anthem for 2020, with the help of a marching band

Randy Salas • Nov 2, 2020

When OK Go released 'This Too Shall Pass' in 2010, they probably didn't think the song would go viral 10 years later. But that's exactly what has happened, thanks to a meaningful title for a pandemic-addled world and a quirky marching-band video that can't help but put a smile on viewers' faces.

James Mercer of the Shins talks about 'The Great Divide'

James Mercer of the Shins talks about 'The Great Divide'

Jill Riley • Nov 2, 2020

Jill Riley of The Current's Morning Show interviews James Mercer of the Shins about the band's new single, 'The Great Divide.' Mercer also talks about how he's been spending his time during the pandemic, and about what the Shins have been doing in support of Save Our Stages.

Coffee Break: Waiting game

Coffee Break: Waiting game

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 2, 2020

This is it. Polls open in less than 24 hours. Once you've voted (by the way 1.6 million Minnesotans have voted already!), all you can do is wait. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention waiting, holding on, anticipation, etc.?

Today in Music History: Adele went No. 1 with 'Hello'

Today in Music History: Adele went No. 1 with 'Hello'

Nov 2, 2020

Fats Domino and his bandmates were injured when their concert turned riot; Peter Paul and Mary topped the album charts; Stevie Wonder chalked up his ninth No. 1 single; Taylor Hawkins appeared on a Foo Fighters album for the first time; Creedence Clearwater Revival released their third studio album; and Adele went No. 1 with 'Hello', Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Gorillaz, 'Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez'

Album of the Week: Gorillaz, 'Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez'

David Safar • Nov 2, 2020

It makes sense that a concept band who was ahead of their time when releasing their debut in 2001 sounds of the moment in 2020. Gorillaz always filled the space between genres that countless acts try to master. Over two decades, you hear how Albarn and Hewlett's vision to form a virtual band no longer seems out of place as life and music has gone virtual.

Listen to an interview and brand-new song from Morris Day

Listen to an interview and brand-new song from Morris Day

Sean McPherson • Nov 1, 2020

As Purple Current marks the end of Daylight Saving Time with 25 Hours of The Time, host Sean McPherson connected with legendary frontman Morris Day, who shares some stories about his career and also talks about the new song, 'Cooler Than Santa Claus,' a funky holiday number making its Purple Current debut today.

Coffee Break: Fear Friday

Coffee Break: Fear Friday

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Oct 30, 2020

For today's FEAR FRIDAY Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that channel some sort of fear in you?

Friday Five: Classic spooky videos from Minnesota musicians

Friday Five: Classic spooky videos from Minnesota musicians

Maddie Schwappach • Oct 30, 2020

The local music scene exists with a hint of Halloween all year ’round. There are the creepy clowns in the Turf Club basement, that one drafty stall in the First Ave bathroom where there just has to be a ghost, not to mention running into Tinder matches turned ghosts. While spooky festivities look different this year for…

Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes talks about making 'Shore'

Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes talks about making 'Shore'

Mary Lucia • Oct 29, 2020

Mary Lucia interviews Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes about his latest release, 'Shore.' Pecknold talks about what it was like to work with a range of different artists, and how the pandemic changed his mindset about this album release.

‘We wouldn’t be who we are today without them’: Minnesota music community pays tribute to City Pages

‘We wouldn’t be who we are today without them’: Minnesota music community pays tribute to City Pages

Jay Gabler • Oct 29, 2020

“We were kind of the last people who were allowed to get away with a lot of that stuff,” Keith Harris told Sean McPherson last night on The Current. “Obviously,” he allowed with a chuckle, “we weren’t totally allowed to get away with it.” Harris, whose career at City Pages spanned over two decades as a contributor…

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