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September 22, 2012

In this web-exclusive interview, Justin Vernon chats with The Local Show host David Campbell about his love for the Green Bay Packers and what it's like to work with Kanye West.

David Campbell interviews Bon Iver's Justin Vernon

David Campbell interviews Bon Iver's Justin Vernon

Bon Iver and David Campbell • Sep 22, 2012

In this web-exclusive interview, Justin Vernon chats with The Local Show host David Campbell about his love for the Green Bay Packers and what it's like to work with Kanye West.

Album Review: Mumford & Sons - Babel

Album Review: Mumford & Sons - Babel

Jim McGuinn • Sep 21, 2012

The worldwide touring behind "Sigh No More" informs songs on the new record that approach the epic scope of the Arcade Fire while still remaining striking in their intimacy.

YourClassical

Friday Five: Garrison Keillor does Dylan, Toki Wright climbs MTV’s charts, more

Andrea Swensson • Sep 21, 2012

Local music notes from the week of September 17-21

Theft of the Dial: Bon Iver

Theft of the Dial: Bon Iver

Bon Iver and David Campbell • Sep 21, 2012

Bon Iver is taking over the station this weekend. Before he hijacks The Local Show for a special Eau Claire episode this weekend, Justin Vernon shares hand-picked songs in this Theft of the Dial.

YourClassical

Forgotten era of Twin Cities music history unearthed and documented by Secret Stash Records

Andrea Swensson • Sep 21, 2012

When old-school ’60s and ’70s soul fans gather at the Cedar Cultural Center tomorrow night to celebrate Secret Stash Records’ new compilation, it’ll be far from your average album-release show or listening party. Rather, Saturday’s show will be the culmination of a year and a half of researching, interviewing, rehearsing with, and otherwise coaxing the…

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Paul Westerberg debuts new track ‘My Road Now’

Andrea Swensson • Sep 21, 2012

It’s been a big week for Minnesota music icons re-emerging out of the blue with new material. First we were treated to a new, surprisingly likeable jam from Prince, “RNR Affair,” and today we were directed to local blog I Will Dare for a download of Paul Westerberg’s new “My Road Now.” The song features…

Random Vinyl: Devo - Shout (1984)

Random Vinyl: Devo - Shout (1984)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Sep 21, 2012

This album was a big fail for Devo. In fact, it was such a fail that the band was dropped from their label and the members decided to spend some time apart. The only highlight from this record is the Devo cover of "Are U Experienced" by Jimi Hendrix.

Conor Oberst performs in The Current studio

Conor Oberst performs in The Current studio

Mark Wheat, Mary Lucia and Conor Oberst • Sep 20, 2012

To get you in the mood for what will surely be a special evening, Conor Oberst stopped by The Current studios on the afternoon before his Fitzgerald Theater performance squeeze in a few bonus songs omitted from his set tonight.

Random Vinyl: The Police - Ghost in the Machine (1981)

Random Vinyl: The Police - Ghost in the Machine (1981)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Sep 20, 2012

The album art widely recognized as being significant in the history of record covers. It's a seven-segment display (like you'd see on your alarm clock) representing Andy Summers, Sting and Stewart Copeland.

YourClassical

Local Radar: Chippewa Valley Edition

Jon Schober • Sep 20, 2012

Hear new music from Adelyn Rose, Sloslylove and Wisconsin Built

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