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November 16, 2012

This week on New Hot, we're exploring the best reissues of 2012. Read about an iconic party album from the early 2000s, a release that has been 50 years in the making and a famed collaboration just inducted into the Library Of Congress. These are our three recommended reissues of 2012.

New Hot Update - Best Reissues of 2012

New Hot Update - Best Reissues of 2012

David Safar • Nov 16, 2012

This week on New Hot, we're exploring the best reissues of 2012. Read about an iconic party album from the early 2000s, a release that has been 50 years in the making and a famed collaboration just inducted into the Library Of Congress. These are our three recommended reissues of 2012.

Sigur Ros ticket presale

Sigur Ros ticket presale

Nov 15, 2012

Sigur Ros recently announced a headlining North American tour for spring 2013, with a date on April 3 at St. Paul's Roy Wilkins Auditorium. The Current is offering you a chance to buy tickets before they go on sale tomorrow!

9:30 Coffee Break: Give to the Max

9:30 Coffee Break: Give to the Max

Jade • Nov 15, 2012

We're feeling generous this morning and want to hear some songs about giving for Give to the Max Day. What songs that mention giving or have the word "give" in their title should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Theft of the Dial: Dave Foley

Theft of the Dial: Dave Foley

Steve Seel and Dave Foley • Nov 15, 2012

While in town to perform at Wits, comedian, writer and actor Dave Foley stopped by The Current to hijack our airwaves and spin some yarns about his favorite tunes.

Today In Music History: Blondie Scores A Hit With An Obscure Reggae Song

Today In Music History: Blondie Scores A Hit With An Obscure Reggae Song

Jade • Nov 15, 2012

David Bowie appeared as The Elephant Man on Broadway, Ozzy announced his retirement, and Blondie scored a huge hit with a reggae beat.

YourClassical

Chris Morrissey on how he learned to stop worrying and love the Kickstarter

Andrea Swensson • Nov 15, 2012

For many modern musicians, crowdsourcing the funds to cover their albums, tours, and other projects has become a natural part of the creative process. Established artists like Haley Bonar and burgeoning newcomers like Katy Vernon have asked friends and fans to pony up a little cash in advance of recording in exchange for a copy…

9:30 Coffee Break: Delicious Cheese

9:30 Coffee Break: Delicious Cheese

Jade • Nov 14, 2012

We're talking about delicious cheese, the kind of music you wish you could hate, but you can't. What songs are deliciously cheesy? We'll play some of your picks for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Artisan Cheese

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Artisan Cheese

Jade • Nov 14, 2012

Today James Norton spoke to The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about the craft cheese scene in Wisconsin. Who knew that so much creative and delicious cheese varieties were waiting for us just across the state line.

YourClassical

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday Brendan Benson

Nov 14, 2012

Throwing out some birthday congratulations to Joseph "Run" Simmons, of Run-DMC and to Brendan Benson who turns 42 today.

Back Home Interview with Kevin Kling and Mason Jennings

Back Home Interview with Kevin Kling and Mason Jennings

Nov 14, 2012

The Current's Morning Show sat down with playwright and storyteller Kevin Kling and singer-songwriter Mason Jennings to find out about their new holiday show Back Home.

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