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December 16, 2011

IAMDYNAMITE has a thing for caps lock. Debut album "SUPERMEGAFANTASTIC" substantiates that claim and for good reason: the duo's take on power rock is loud, explosive, and fast. They've been propelled into the reputation of a burgeoning buzz band throughout 2011 via extensive touring and a ravenous fan base yearning for more.

IAMDYNAMITE performs live in The Current studio

IAMDYNAMITE performs live in The Current studio

IAMDYNAMITE • Dec 16, 2011

IAMDYNAMITE has a thing for caps lock. Debut album "SUPERMEGAFANTASTIC" substantiates that claim and for good reason: the duo's take on power rock is loud, explosive, and fast. They've been propelled into the reputation of a burgeoning buzz band throughout 2011 via extensive touring and a ravenous fan base yearning for more.

Slideshow: Jeremy Messersmith at MPR

Slideshow: Jeremy Messersmith at MPR

Dec 15, 2011

Esteemed local singer-songwriter and longtime Current favorite Jeremy Messersmith stopped by Minnesota Public Radio to spread some holiday cheer with a lunchtime performance for the staff on Thursday, December 15. Enjoy this slideshow from the event!

Diego Garcia performs live in The Current studio

Diego Garcia performs live in The Current studio

Diego Garcia • Dec 14, 2011

It has only been a year since New York band Elefant parted ways, and former frontman Diego Garcia has wasted no time in launching himself back into recording music. This time, his focus is on a new solo project and debut album called "Laura."

Laura Marling performs live in The Current studio

Laura Marling performs live in The Current studio

Jill Riley and Laura Marling • Dec 12, 2011

At just 21 years old, English folk singer Laura Marling has already released her third full-length album, "A Creature I Don't Know." With her first two albums nominated for the Mercury Prize, she's already accomplished a lot at a young age.

Theft of the Dial: Black Keys

Theft of the Dial: Black Keys

Barb Abney • Dec 12, 2011

This July, The Black Keys were kind enough to drop in and do a Theft Of The Dial session with us before playing a long Sold-Out show with Cage the Elephant.

Doomtree Performs Live in the UBS Forum

Doomtree Performs Live in the UBS Forum

Mark Wheat and Doomtree • Dec 10, 2011

Doomtree's members have all been featured in the spotlight for their solo projects, but it has become a rare sight to see the collective perform together in recent years. So when their newest album "No Kings" was announced, people in the Twin Cities were understandably buzzing about the idea of more group collaboration in a live setting.

Mark Wheat Interviews Doomtree

Mark Wheat Interviews Doomtree

Mark Wheat and Video Interview: Doomtree • Dec 9, 2011

The Doomtree collective stopped by for a live performance in MPR's UBS Forum to celebrate the release of "No Kings," their newest album. On-air host Mark Wheat sat down for a chat with the group inbetween songs. Enjoy our video of their conversation.

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