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October 01, 2021

On the 30th anniversary of Prince's 'Diamonds and Pearls' album, drummer Michael Bland and keyboardist Tommy Barbarella of the New Power Generation join The Current's Sean McPherson to share memories of making the album and working with Prince.

Michael Bland and Tommy Barbarella of the New Power Generation talk 'Diamonds and Pearls'

Michael Bland and Tommy Barbarella of the New Power Generation talk 'Diamonds and Pearls'

Sean McPherson • Oct 1, 2021

On the 30th anniversary of Prince's 'Diamonds and Pearls' album, drummer Michael Bland and keyboardist Tommy Barbarella of the New Power Generation join The Current's Sean McPherson to share memories of making the album and working with Prince.

Bandwidth: Bob Mould teams with Fred Armisen for Hüsker Dü classic

Bandwidth: Bob Mould teams with Fred Armisen for Hüsker Dü classic

Reed Fischer • Oct 1, 2021

Plus: Lizzo's TED Talk, new Kiss the Tiger, and remembering Pamela Espeland

YourClassical

Coffee Break: Rocktober

Sean McPherson and Christy Taylor • Oct 1, 2021

This morning we kicked off The Current's Rocktober Giglist Weekend with chances for you to win concert tickets nearly every hour. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands from our Rocktober Giglist Weekend do you want to hear?

Catching up with Lizzo on "Rumors," and returning to the stage

Catching up with Lizzo on "Rumors," and returning to the stage

Jill Riley • Oct 1, 2021

Fresh off the release of her collaboration with Cardi B on "Rumors," we catch up with the Grammy-winning artist Lizzo about her first performance in two years, and how many songs she's written during quarantine. (Answer: HUNDREDS.)

All-star lineup of Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige and Lamar will perform at the Super Bowl

All-star lineup of Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige and Lamar will perform at the Super Bowl

The Associated Press • Sep 30, 2021

The five icons will perform onstage together for the first time at the 2022 Pepsi Super Bowl on Feb. 13 in Inglewood, Calif. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar are natives of Southern California.

"Keep your mind open," advises The Record Company's Chris Vos

"Keep your mind open," advises The Record Company's Chris Vos

Mary Lucia • Sep 30, 2021

Ahead of their new record, 'Play Loud,' The Record Company join Mary Lucia for a virtual session to talk about the importance of staying open minded in artistic collaborations, and how the band's writing process changed in a virtual setting.

‘Britney vs. Spears’ on Netflix: What you need to know

‘Britney vs. Spears’ on Netflix: What you need to know

Jay Gabler • Sep 30, 2021

There’s been a flurry of news regarding Britney Spears recently, and now there’s a new Netflix documentary that’s one of the service’s most-viewed programs. Whether or not you plan to watch, here’s what you need to know about this music story with potential ramifications for the rights of over a million Americans living under guardianships…

Listen to new songs from Courtney Barnett, Bartees Strange, Idles, Snail Mail, Wet Leg and Dua Saleh

Listen to new songs from Courtney Barnett, Bartees Strange, Idles, Snail Mail, Wet Leg and Dua Saleh

Jade • Sep 30, 2021

It's a big week for new songs from established and rising artists, as we roll out brand-new music from Courtney Barnett, Bartees Strange, Idles, Snail Mail, Wet Leg and Minnesota's Dua Saleh.

Listen to Sarah Morris and Matthew French cover Simon and Garfunkel

Listen to Sarah Morris and Matthew French cover Simon and Garfunkel

Luke Taylor • Sep 30, 2021

The Twin Cities-area singer-songwriters lent their voices to 'Song For The Asking.'

Coffee Break: 50s Jukebox Classics

Coffee Break: 50s Jukebox Classics

Sean McPherson and Christy Taylor • Sep 30, 2021

Today marks the 66th anniversary of James Dean's passing. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what 1950's jukebox classics do you want to hear?

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