December 19, 2020Program director Jim McGuinn shares his favorite songs and albums of 2020. Save This Story
Top 89 of 2020: Jim McGuinnJim McGuinn • Dec 19, 2020Program director Jim McGuinn shares his favorite songs and albums of 2020.
On 'McCartney III,' Paul McCartney is a one-man show againMary Louise Kelly and Dave Blanchard • Dec 18, 2020McCartney has been busy in quarantine. The artist speaks about his new album, 'McCartney III,' the quirks of writing love songs and remembering his late friends John Lennon and George Harrison.
Coffee Break: In Memoriam - part 2Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Dec 18, 2020Round 2 -- for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists would you like to hear that we lost in 2020?
Top 89 of 2020: Anna Weggel, producerAnna Weggel • Dec 18, 2020Morning Show producer Anna Weggel shares her favorite songs of 2020.
Jazz great Debbie Duncan, Minnesota’s ‘First Lady of Song,’ dies at 69Jay Gabler • Dec 18, 2020The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder called her our state’s “First Lady of Song.” The Star Tribune called her a “pre-eminent” vocalist in the local jazz scene. She called herself “ridiculously picky” when it comes to material, but, she told Local Current blogger Simone Cazares in 2018, “I know a tune when I hear one.” So did the…
Behind the Scenes: 85918’s funky music video for ‘Albatross’Maddie Schwappach • Dec 18, 2020The Friday Five inbox (submit by shooting a message to fridayfive [at] mpr.org) fills up with an eclectic mix of music videos each week. Sometimes longstanding local favorites, sometimes brand new DIY projects, and this week, a particularly mysterious artist performing under the moniker 85918 who shared an energetic, psychedelic experience for his latest single…
Good Night Gold Dust on new Mankato holiday album - and recommended winter readsJay Gabler • Dec 17, 2020Good Night Gold Dust are an indie band based in Mankato, Minnesota. Amidst pandemic lockdowns, the band's Colin Scharf and Laura Schultz have been helping to keep their local community connected through projects including a Beatles cover video and a new album of holiday recordings by Mankato artists.
Top 89 of 2020: Luke Taylor, digital producerLuke Taylor • Dec 17, 2020Digital producer Luke Taylor shares his favorite songs of 2020.
Top 89: 20 notable Minnesota albums of 2020Staff • Dec 17, 2020As The Current’s local music team, we used to find a lot of new music out at late-night shows, but this year, we’ve mostly been exploring releases through Bandcamp and SoundCloud (and our inboxes). Is it ideal? No, but it’s still rewarding. This year, Minnesota music has made us cry, dance, and cheer. Below, we’ve…
Coffee Break: In Memoriam - part 1Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Dec 17, 2020For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists would you like to hear that we lost in 2020?
