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July 27, 2024

Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peek into Prince’s musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented in the film.

40 years after 'Purple Rain,' Prince’s band remembers how the movie came together

40 years after 'Purple Rain,' Prince’s band remembers how the movie came together

Eric Deggans • Jul 27, 2024

Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peek into Prince’s musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented in the film.

Maygen & The Birdwatcher perform at Radio Heartland Presents: Minnesota Music Month showcase

Jul 27, 2024

Folk duo-turned Americana band Maygen & The Birdwatcher performed at Radio Heartland's Minnesota Music Month showcase back in April, alongside Alan Sparhawk Solo Band, Joe Rainey and Kelley Smith.

Photos: Bizhiki debut 'Unbound' album at Parkway

Photos: Bizhiki debut 'Unbound' album at Parkway

Jaida Grey Eagle • Jul 26, 2024

Dylan Bizhikiins, Joe Rainey, and Sean Carey celebrated the release of their debut album, Unbound, with a performance at Parkway Theater in Minneapolis on Wednesday, July 24.

Photos: The Wild Feathers rock Sociable Cider Werks

Photos: The Wild Feathers rock Sociable Cider Werks

Juliet Farmer • Jul 26, 2024

Nashville rockers The Wild Feathers played to a packed patio at Sociable Cider Werks in northeast Minneapolis on Thursday, July 25. The band’s latest album, Sirens, arrives on October 4.

Berlin is a Minneapolis music venue that creates unmatched intimacy

Berlin is a Minneapolis music venue that creates unmatched intimacy

Natalia Toledo and Bump Opera • Jul 26, 2024

Open every night, except Tuesdays, the 85-capacity nightclub in North Loop has quickly built a reputation as a supportive environment for local and national performers.

Coffee Break: Going for the gold

Coffee Break: Going for the gold

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 26, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about winning would you like to hear?

Pixies perform three songs from 'The Night the Zombie Came' in The Current studio

Ayisha Jaffer • Jul 26, 2024

Ahead of their sold-out show at Surly Brewing Festival Field on June 20, the Pixies stopped by The Current studio to play a three-song set of songs from their upcoming album ‘The Night the Zombies Came.’

The Chart Show: Frank Turner leads trio of Chart Show Hall of Fame inductees

The Chart Show: Frank Turner leads trio of Chart Show Hall of Fame inductees

Jul 25, 2024

Frank Turner’s "Girl From The Record Shop," Hermanos Gutierrez’s "Low Sun," and Pokey LaFarge’s "Sister Andre," each enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame while Kacey Musgraves holds the No. 1 spot with “Cardinal.”

What is it about Chappell Roan?

What is it about Chappell Roan?

Hazel Cills • Jul 25, 2024

From TikTok feeds to television, breakout performances at Coachella and Governor’s Ball, the rising pop star has felt inescapable — and for good reason.

Coffee Break: Songs about radio

Coffee Break: Songs about radio

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 25, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about radio would you like to hear?

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