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January 04, 2022

Judge Fernando M. Olguin dismissed the lawsuit on Monday after Spencer Elden, who appeared naked on the album's cover when he was a baby, failed to meet a court deadline.

A lawsuit over Nirvana's 'Nevermind' baby album cover has been dismissed

A lawsuit over Nirvana's 'Nevermind' baby album cover has been dismissed

Deepa Shivaram • Jan 4, 2022

Judge Fernando M. Olguin dismissed the lawsuit on Monday after Spencer Elden, who appeared naked on the album's cover when he was a baby, failed to meet a court deadline.

Lanue can't wait to meet the rest of First Avenue's Best New Bands

Lanue can't wait to meet the rest of First Avenue's Best New Bands

Diane • Jan 4, 2022

Lanue tells Diane about her musical journey, forthcoming album, and love of vintage clothing.

David Bowie joins constellation of stars selling off back catalogs for galactic sums

David Bowie joins constellation of stars selling off back catalogs for galactic sums

Neda Ulaby • Jan 4, 2022

David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks and Shakira all recently sold off all or part of their back catalogs. Why forgo future royalties and creative control?

Songs for Betty White

Songs for Betty White

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Jan 4, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Betty White?

Sesame Street composer Stephen Lawrence has died at 82

Sesame Street composer Stephen Lawrence has died at 82

Elizabeth Blair • Jan 3, 2022

Emmy Award-winning composer Stephen Lawrence, who co-wrote songs for "Sesame Street" and "Free to Be... You and Me," died on December 30 at age 82.

DJ Disco T, 'a champion in our community,' leaves legacy of inspiration

DJ Disco T, 'a champion in our community,' leaves legacy of inspiration

Jay Gabler • Jan 3, 2022

Tredis Adams, known professionally as Disco T, had an influential four-decade career as a DJ in the Twin Cities. He has died two years after being diagnosed with cancer.

St. Paul's Black Dog Cafe permanently closes

St. Paul's Black Dog Cafe permanently closes

Jay Gabler • Jan 3, 2022

The Lowertown eatery and music venue has shuttered after 24 years in business.

Reliving the magic of the Top 89

Reliving the magic of the Top 89

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Jan 3, 2022

Album of the Week: Jade Bird, 'Different Kinds of Light'

Album of the Week: Jade Bird, 'Different Kinds of Light'

Jill Riley • Jan 3, 2022

Ahead of performing at one of The Current’s 17th Anniversary Party shows, here’s a conversation and performance by Jade Bird for The Current's Morning Show.

Minnesota musicians cross fingers as COVID-19 threatens winter residencies

Minnesota musicians cross fingers as COVID-19 threatens winter residencies

Cecilia Johnson • Jan 2, 2022

In past years, residencies have been an oasis in the cold, dark winter months. But this season, the COVID-19 pandemic is threatening live music again.

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