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Interview with Peter Jesperson + New music from Xina, Jose James, Mike Kota and more

by Diane

November 19, 2023

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Peter Jesperson
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Hear excepts from Diane’s interview with Peter Jesperson, author of Euphoric Recall and co-founder of Minneapolis’ Twin/Tone Records. He talks about his managerial work with The Replacements, the legacy of the music of venue Jay’s Longhorn and much more. Also, continue hearing tracks from our Minnesota Artist of the Month KC Rae’s new solo record Think I’m Gonna Die. In addition, catch debuts from R&B singer Xina, alt-pop singer Mike Kota, Americana/folk artist Humbird, alternative pop musician Rosie, jazz-soul artist extraordinaire Jose James and more. 

Song Debuts:

“38th & Chicago” by Jose James

“Cornfields and Roadkill” by Humbird

“Pheromones” by Xina

“hesitation” by rosie

“Little Tugs” by Mike Kota

Full Playlist:

https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2023-11-19

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Interview with Peter Jesperson + New music from Xina, Jose James, Mike Kota and more