As radio hosts, the staff of 89.3 The Current is expertly-trained to vividly describe any situation, painting a picture for your mind's eye. But often, a single photo can express more than words can say.

The Current's photographer Nate Ryan has been a fly-on-the-wall for the great live performances you enjoy year-round. His striking photography invites listeners into the studio, revealing the tender intimacy of musicians lost in their craft, seemingly oblivious to the surrounding world. His photos feel timeless, capturing music legends and new local acts alike in a visually-consistent (and captivating) style fit for the music history books of tomorrow.

From Atmosphere to Van Etten, here are our favorite photos from 2012.

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