Biz Markie, pioneering beatboxer and 'Just A Friend' rapper, dies at 57David Ma • Jul 17, 2021Biz Markie died Friday night after months of health issues.
What to look forward to at Twin Cities Pride 2021Jill Riley • Jul 16, 2021Felix Foster of Twin Cities Pride tells Jill Riley how this weekend's celebrations came together, and what he's looking forward to.
Coffee Break: Essential PrideJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Jul 16, 2021This weekend rescheduled Twin Cities Pride Festival is in Loring Park. What pride anthems do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?
Remembering Gift of GabJesse Thorn • Jul 16, 2021We're remembering the life of rapper Gift of Gab, who died last month at just 50 years old. Gab was the co-founder and MC for the legendary Northern California hip-hop group Blackalicious.
Record-store roundup for this year's second Record Store Day dropLuke Taylor • Jul 15, 2021Independent music shops and vinyl lovers are preparing for the second drop of Record Store Day 2021, which happens Saturday, July 17. Find out what's happening at a baker's dozen record stores in the region and see a list of record stores around the state.
Yola plays songs from 'Stand For Myself', talks about upcoming role as Sister Rosetta TharpeJill Riley • Jul 15, 2021Yola plays songs from her upcoming record, 'Stand For Myself' coming out July 30 on Easy Eye Sound . Plus, she catches up with The Current's Jill Riley about playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the upcoming Baz Luhrmann film 'Elvis,' and how her childhood musical influences came through on the new record.
Hear new songs from Bad Bad Hats, Vince Staples, Lala Lala, Strand of Oaks, Hovvdy and Peggy GouJade • Jul 15, 2021Minnesota's Bad Bad Hats are now signed to New Jersey label Don Giovanni Records, and they've got a new album on the way. Hear the first single from that, along with new tunes by Vince Staples, Lala Lala, Strand of Oaks, Hovvdy and Peggy Gou.
Coffee Break: Horse LoversJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Jul 15, 2021Today is National I Love Horses Day. For the 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about horses do you want to hear?
Meet Honeybutter, a Minneapolis folk-jazz-bossa-nova-pop band who are ready to make you smileJulian Green • Jul 15, 2021In a regular series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Honeybutter, a Minneapolis trio making their live debut tonight at the Turf Club. Their debut EP is forthcoming this fall. Zak Khan (guitar/production): I went to college in this small town called St. Peter. The college was Gustavus. I…
Rock and Roll Book Club: Two titles plant stakes in the critical firmament for Duran DuranJay Gabler • Jul 15, 2021Stephen Davis's band bio 'Please Please Tell Me Now' and Annie Zaleski's 'Rio' both make the case for Duran Duran as a band to be reckoned with, no matter what Rolling Stone said in the '80s.
