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July 18, 2011

Too visceral? Yep. Bad grammar? There's no other way to say it. Haley Bonar and her mighty, musical companions have created something marvelous indeed.

Album Review: Haley Bonar - Golder

Album Review: Haley Bonar - Golder

David Campbell • Jul 18, 2011

Too visceral? Yep. Bad grammar? There's no other way to say it. Haley Bonar and her mighty, musical companions have created something marvelous indeed.

John Maus performs in The Current studio

John Maus performs in The Current studio

David Campbell and John Maus • Jul 17, 2011

In the vein of Sam Beam (of Iron & Wine) and Alexis Krauss (of Sleigh Bells) John Maus is the latest in a recent slew of teachers that rock. The Austin, MN native teaches Political Philosophy and Theory at the University of Hawaii while working towards a PhD in Political Science.

The Rosebuds perform live in The Current studios

The Rosebuds perform live in The Current studios

Mark Wheat and The Rosebuds • Jul 15, 2011

Kelly Crisp and Ivan Howard have a relationship that lies beyond band mates. Forming in 2001 immediately after their marriage, the two found themselves in a sea of differences years later and decided to call it quits after their fourth album in 2008. Fortunately for their dedicated indie rock and folk fans the two discovered a whirlwind of beauty and remorse as they define their relationship not only as musicians but as friends after a tumultuous marriage.

Jolie Holland performs in The Current studios

Jolie Holland performs in The Current studios

Mary Lucia, Peter Valelly and Jolie Holland • Jul 15, 2011

Jolie Holland may have once been a founding member of the Vancouver group the Be Good Tanyas, but she was born in Texas. It's those American roots, perhaps, that color her solo career, which is built upon a rich tapestry of different Americana styles, from bluegrass to blues to folk.

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Mount Moriah performs in The Current studios

Bill DeVille, Peter Valelly and Mount Moriah • Jul 15, 2011

The Durham, N.C.-based band Mount Moriah only just released their self-titled debut LP a couple of months ago, preceeded by 2010's "Letting Go" EP, but guitarist Jenks Miller first started a band under the Biblically-influenced name Mount Moriah around five years ago. After some drastic shifts in sound and line-up, the band's sound has settled into a sweet, melancholy strain of folk music.

Theft of the Dial: Ira Glass

Theft of the Dial: Ira Glass

Steve Seel • Jul 12, 2011

Ever wonder what makes the host of one of public radio's most beloved shows tick? What tunes he might play if given an hour to control the decks? Well wonder no more.

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