Discover MusicHelp Purple Current honor the legacy of Curtis MayfieldSean McPherson • May 31, 2018To honor Curtis Mayfield, we want to put together a playlist of his top ten songs and play them throughout the day on Sunday, June 3, the anniversary of his birthday.
WatchMusic News: Watch David Byrne sing Prince karaokeJay Gabler • May 29, 2018Today's top music news stories include David Byrne singing Prince at karaoke, the death of Stewart Lupton, and Kesha suffering a loss in court.
Local Current BlogMcDonald’s claims Big Mac ad isn’t about Prince, offended fans roll eyesJay Gabler • May 23, 2018“Girl, please,” says a man wearing a purple jacket and carrying a stylized guitar, “I Big Mac like a Prince.” Could this South African TV ad possibly be referencing any well-known musician? Not really, says McDonald’s…but an industry group begs to differ. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), an independent trade group in South Africa, received…
The Current Music NewsMusic News: Prince's yellow Cloud guitar sells for $225Jay Gabler • May 21, 2018Today's top music news stories include the sale of Prince's yellow Cloud guitar, Boyd Tinsley's response to allegations of sexual misconduct, and Elton John's performance at the Royal Wedding.
Local Current BlogThe Revolution announce more tour dates through 2019, including three shows in greater MinnesotaJeyca Maldonado-Medina • May 18, 2018The Revolution have announced that they will be hitting the road starting in June and running through 2019. The band have been touring extensively since the death of Prince, to bring his music to fans across the country and now around the world. Minnesota fans will have no fewer than four chances to catch the…
DuluthPhotos: ‘People’s Museum for Prince’ brings purple pride to Art-A-WhirlJay Gabler • May 18, 2018This weekend is Art-A-Whirl: the annual art crawl and de facto music festival that brings thousands to Northeast Minneapolis. At the Solar Arts Building, The People’s Museum for Prince is an art exhibit “designed to commemorate the ways Prince shaped and transformed personal lives.” Curator Emma Balázs is an Australia native and lifelong Prince fan who moved…
Local Current Blog‘4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince,’ curated by Questlove, announces U.S. (but not Minnesota) tour datesJay Gabler • May 15, 2018Okay, let’s take this one step at a time. There’s going to be a show at which Prince classics will be performed by a variety of vocalists backed by a symphony orchestra. Yes, it’s approved by the Prince estate. Prince superfan Questlove is involved: he “has helped curate the music and arrangements,” though he’s not…
Local Current BlogPrince estate and Jay-Z bury the hatchet, plan Tidal release from the VaultJay Gabler • May 11, 2018Prince and Jay-Z shared so much respect that Prince chose Tidal as the only streaming platform to host his music during his lifetime. After Prince’s death, though, things between his estate and Jay-Z got tense. Very tense. Now, though, things seem to be patched up. In a press release, Tidal announced that in 2019 it…
Local Current BlogPrince’s Caribbean escape, with purple driveway, to be auctioned on July 12Jay Gabler • May 7, 2018The West Indies archipelago of Turks and Caicos doesn’t have much in common with Chanhassen, Minnesota — but Prince made sure that visitors to his Caribbean retreat knew they were on his turf. The five-acre estate features a winding purple driveway, which is understandably highlighted in photos advertising the property’s upcoming auction. “This estate is…
Local Current BlogWatch ‘American Idol’ contestants sing Prince hits, with an assist from Sheila E.Adrian Williams • May 7, 2018Now that this season’s American Idol contestant pool has been narrowed down to just seven, it was time to give the aspiring star performers a real challenge: performing hits from Prince’s catalog. Performers have to be at their absolute best if they’re going to attempt to channel Prince’s musicality and stage presence. Two contestants mixed…