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November 27, 2020

Every other Friday, we highlight new Minnesota music videos on our Local Current blog. If you have a music video you’d like to be considered for an upcoming feature, send it my way! fridayfive [at] mpr.org. Dua Saleh – “angel rock” 2020 has been a big year for Dua Saleh. From releasing their remarkable EP, Rosetta, to…

Friday Five: Dua Saleh, a new jeremy messersmith project, and more Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Dua Saleh, a new jeremy messersmith project, and more Minnesota music videos

Maddie Schwappach • Nov 27, 2020

Every other Friday, we highlight new Minnesota music videos on our Local Current blog. If you have a music video you’d like to be considered for an upcoming feature, send it my way! fridayfive [at] mpr.org. Dua Saleh – “angel rock” 2020 has been a big year for Dua Saleh. From releasing their remarkable EP, Rosetta, to…

The Chart Show: Black Pumas & Gorillaz Hit Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Black Pumas & Gorillaz Hit Hall of Fame

Nov 26, 2020

This week, The Chart Show Hall of Fame welcomes three new inductees with Black Pumas rocketing to #2, and Gorillaz ends their ten week run at #8 with "Strange Timez feat. Robert Smith."

Listen to Looch: 'Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock and Roll'

Listen to Looch: 'Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock and Roll'

Mary Lucia • Nov 25, 2020

As we head into the long weekend for the Thanksgiving holiday, Mary Lucia shares her thoughts on a new documentary about Chuck Berry, now streaming on many platforms.

How Hookstreams happened: Jesse Brodd of the Hook & Ladder on sustaining Minnesota music via livestream

How Hookstreams happened: Jesse Brodd of the Hook & Ladder on sustaining Minnesota music via livestream

Jay Gabler • Nov 25, 2020

Jesse Brodd, marketing director and talent buyer for the Hook & Ladder Theater & Lounge, talked about how the venue swung into action this year to stream live shows from the historic former firehouse.

Join us for Time Machine Weekend

Join us for Time Machine Weekend

Nov 25, 2020

You may not be traveling at all for Thanksgiving this year, but you can still climb aboard The Current's Time Machine. Starting Wednesday at 10 a.m. and continuing all weekend long, we'll take a trip to a different year of music each hour.

Coffee Break: What are you thankful for?

Coffee Break: What are you thankful for?

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 25, 2020

As we head into a Thanksgiving weekend that might look differently than we ever imagined for the year 2020, let's reflect on the things that we're thankful for.

Beverly D'Angelo on the legacy of 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'

Beverly D'Angelo on the legacy of 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'

Jay Gabler • Nov 25, 2020

Beverly D'Angelo is an actor and singer perhaps best known for her portrayal of Ellen Griswold in the 'National Lampoon's Vacation' franchise. She spoke with Jill Riley ahead of an event being presented this weekend: 'A Virtual Vacation with the Griswolds: An Evening with Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo.'

Pop-ups! Paisley Park at Mall of America, ‘Mooby’s’ at the Depot

Pop-ups! Paisley Park at Mall of America, ‘Mooby’s’ at the Depot

Jay Gabler • Nov 25, 2020

Everybody loves a good pop-up, and with the retail and restaurant industries (not to mention the music industry) profoundly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, innovation and flexibility is especially important this holiday season. Two new pop-up experiences are giving Twin Cities music and pop-culture fans a chance to get a little closer to a couple…

Biden's Secretary of State pick has both diplomatic and musical chops

Biden's Secretary of State pick has both diplomatic and musical chops

Rachel Treisman • Nov 24, 2020

In remarks on Tuesday, Antony Blinken thanked the people who helped him along the way, including relatives, friends, coworkers -- and his bandmates.

Beyonce, Dua Lipa headline 2021 Grammy nominations

Beyonce, Dua Lipa headline 2021 Grammy nominations

Andrew Flanagan • Nov 24, 2020

Along with the full nominations list, a look at the Recording Academy's turbulent year.

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