This is a challenging time to start a new job as marketing and communications manager at a music venue, but the Cedar Cultural Center's Aida Shahghasemi is undaunted.
Since early summer, Crooners Supper Club in Fridley has been holding live concerts with precautions taken to deter the spread of COVID-19. Andrew Walesch, the venue's music director, talked about how it's been going - and what plans are as weather turns increasingly adverse.
'Mirror Sound' is a new book from writer Spencer Tweedy, designer Lawrence Azerrad, and photographer Daniel Topete. The book, subtitled 'A Look Into the People and Processes Behind Self-Recorded Music,' features the personal studio spaces of artists including Sharon Van Etten, Sadie Dupuis, Mike Eagle, Melina Duterte (Jay Som), Emitt Rhodes, Suzanne Ciani, Laetitia Tamko (Vagabon), Ty Segall, and tUnE-yArDs.
The widow of Tony Glover, the late Minneapolis folk-blues icon known as one of Bob Dylan’s most intimate early musical associates, is auctioning Glover’s archives in an online sale taking place Nov. 12-19. It’s a collection of extraordinary historical significance, particularly for anyone interested in Dylan’s Dinkytown period and his lifelong Minnesota connections. The items…
In 'Clouds,' the Zach Sobiech biopic debuting today on Disney+, Neve Campbell plays Laura Sobiech - the mother of the young Minnesota man who wrote and recorded the inspiring title song before dying of cancer at age 18.
Holly Hansen is a musical artist known for her performances as Zoo Animal and, until lockdown, her t.e.e. live series at the 331 Club. She connected with Jay Gabler on Instagram live to talk about what she's been doing and experiencing in recent months.
Jeff Tweedy - of Wilco, Tweedy, and formerly Uncle Tupelo - has a new book called 'How to Write One Song: Loving the Things We Create and How They Love Us Back.' He took a few minutes to talk about the book with Jill Riley.
Among the copious Twin Cities real estate Prince owned at the time of his death in 2016 was a three-bedroom split-level in Golden Valley. Prince bought the 1985 house for his mother; she and his stepfather lived in it for the better part of two decades, and family members apparently continued to live in the…
Pat Boone’s “Tutti Frutti.” Jimi Hendrix’s “All Along the Watchtower.” Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love.” Little Eva’s “The Loco-Motion.” The Bangles’ “Manic Monday.” Neil Diamond’s “I’m a Believer.” Puff Daddy and Faith Evans’s “I’ll Be Missing You.” Which of those are cover songs? On Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on The Current,…
Minnesota musician Landon Conrath has seen his single 'Acetone' rack up over 1.2 million plays on Spotify. What's it like to have a hit on music's biggest platform?
This week we're revisiting Bob Mould's 2011 memoir, which is excerpted in a new episode of The Current Rewind podcast.
A surprise Ed Ackerson tribute album features 25 covers by national and local artists - with more to come.
In this public health crisis, musicians have been trying all sorts of different ways to connect with audiences live - and livestreamed. Monica LaPlante joined Jay Gabler on Instagram live to talk about her upcoming livestreamed rooftop gig in Northeast Minneapolis.
Artists including Neil Young, the Rolling Stones, and R.E.M. have asked the President to stop playing their music at campaign rallies - and this isn't the first election cycle where musicians have clashed with politicians over the unauthorized use of their songs. Why can't musicians get politicians to stop using their music? Jay and Jade explain.
'The Meaning of Mariah Carey' is a revealing, free-flowing memoir from one of the biggest stars in the history of American popular music. Of course, it's a must-read.
Rolling Stone just updated its list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, which means it’s time to look for the LOCAL ANGLES! Buckle up. (Here’s the tally of albums on the list that were actually recorded, at least in part, in Minnesota: Prince 4, Janet Jackson 3, Nirvana 1, Replacements 1, Hüsker Dü…
A red star for the late George Floyd now adorns the outside of First Avenue, a permanent addition after mourners added a star there this past summer. The new star comes as part of a partial repainting across the venue’s face; a giant gold star marking the club’s 50th anniversary has also been added, and…
BrownMark, bassist in the Revolution, was one of Prince's most valued musical collaborators during perhaps the most remarkable half-decade of a remarkable career. Now, BrownMark shares his story in a new memoir.
The festival has now announced that its spring 2021 event will be at least partially virtual. At the same time, SXSW hasn't entirely given up hope that a live-in-person option could be part of the mix. 'SXSW is working with the City of Austin and public health authorities on plans for a physical event in 2021.'
BrownMark, bass player for the Revolution, is the author of a new memoir titled 'My Life in the Purple Kingdom.' Local Show host Andrea Swensson interviewed the artist about the book, his relationship with Prince, and his reflections on the need for racial justice.