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May 04, 2023

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a bill renaming part of a Chanhassen highway after the late performing artist.

Take your little red Corvette down new Minnesota roadway named for Prince

Take your little red Corvette down new Minnesota roadway named for Prince

Dana Ferguson and Brian Bakst • May 4, 2023

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a bill renaming part of a Chanhassen highway after the late performing artist.

Jury finds that Ed Sheeran didn't copy Marvin Gaye classic 'Let's Get It On'

Jury finds that Ed Sheeran didn't copy Marvin Gaye classic 'Let's Get It On'

The Associated Press • May 4, 2023

A federal jury in New York concluded Thursday that the British singer didn't steal key components of Marvin Gaye's 1970s classic "Let's Get It On" when he created his hit song "Thinking Out Loud."

The Chart Show: Monáe floats into the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Monáe floats into the Chart Show Hall of Fame

May 4, 2023

It always feels good to go out on top, and this week on The Current Chart Show, Janelle Monáe does exactly that — as they enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame at the No. 1 spot with their song “Float.”

Photos: Feist performs "in the round" set at First Avenue

Photos: Feist performs "in the round" set at First Avenue

Isabel Fajardo • May 4, 2023

The singer-songwriter performed a career-spanning set, including new music from her recent ‘Multitudes’ album.

Photos: M83 put on electric show at Palace Theatre

Photos: M83 put on electric show at Palace Theatre

Sara Fish • May 4, 2023

The synth-rock act led by Anthony Gonzalez performed in support of the new ‘Fantasy’ album. Electronic musician Jeremiah Chiu was the opening act.

New music from the Gaslight Anthem, Beach House, Tommy Stinson, Dawn Richard, Bethany Cosentino, and Hannah Jadagu

New music from the Gaslight Anthem, Beach House, Tommy Stinson, Dawn Richard, Bethany Cosentino, and Hannah Jadagu

Jade • May 4, 2023

New Jersey rockers the Gaslight Anthem return with new music after a yearslong hiatus. Hear new music from Beach House, Dawn Richard, and the solo debut of Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino, as well as the latest project from the Replacements’ Tommy Stinson, and discover rising artist Hannah Jadagu.

The Current's 893 Essential Songs of the '90s

The Current's 893 Essential Songs of the '90s

May 4, 2023

From grunge to hip-hop, R&B to techno, and shoegaze to teen pop, the '90s were a decade no genre could define.

Sarah Morris performs songs from 'Here's To You' on Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • May 4, 2023

With her latest album, ‘Here’s To You,’ releasing this Friday, May 5, Sarah Morris and her band visited The Current studio to record a session for Radio Heartland. Watch and listen to the complete session and interview.

2023 Rock Hall inductees include Kate Bush, Willie Nelson and Missy Elliott

2023 Rock Hall inductees include Kate Bush, Willie Nelson and Missy Elliott

Grace Widyatmadja and Hazel Cills • May 3, 2023

The seven performers going into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2023 class reflect the institution's widening definition of its namesake genre.

Coffee Break: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Coffee Break: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • May 3, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what music do you want to hear that’s connected to this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees?

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