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U know U want 2. U want 2 see Prince at Myth on May 25th. But how? The Current has you covered with giveaways and all the details on the new ticket pricing.

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We've partnered with KXT in Dallas, Texas, to swap five of each city's favorite bands, play them on the air, and offer free streams and downloads. Today, hear tracks from Minneapolis' Low and Dallas' Air Review.

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Robots at the top - The Chart Show, May 23, 2013

Finally, the daft punks got lucky! This single has been at the top of the charts in the UK for the past month and the album went straight in at #10 this week here on Billboard.

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Captivating rock singer-songwriter Lissie performs at The Current

Nomadic singer-songwriter Lissie stunned audiences with her debut full-length Catching a Tiger, which showcased her astonishingly raw and emotive voice and smart, soulful lyrical sensibility.

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The Current Sessions™: The incomparable Rufus Wainwright performs at the Fitz

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