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December 03, 2012

America's longest-tenured punk trio celebrate their 25th anniversary with the release of their tenth studio album, "Dos!" The Current has three copies of the new CD to give away to lucky listeners!

Win a copy of Green Day's new CD "Dos!"

Win a copy of Green Day's new CD "Dos!"

Dec 3, 2012

America's longest-tenured punk trio celebrate their 25th anniversary with the release of their tenth studio album, "Dos!" The Current has three copies of the new CD to give away to lucky listeners!

Album Review: Minnesota Beatle Project Volume 4

Album Review: Minnesota Beatle Project Volume 4

Jim McGuinn • Dec 3, 2012

Like previous editions, Minnesota Beatle Project Volume 4 is another collection of inspired versions of the Fab Four's material, applied by musicians from all over the sonic spectrum.

Helio Sequence Perform in The Current studio

Helio Sequence Perform in The Current studio

Mary Lucia, Peter Valelly and The Helio Sequence • Dec 3, 2012

Portland-based rock duo The Helio Sequence have been at it for over a decade, crafting densely sonically textured indie rock and pop and continually honing their nuanced songwriting.

Solid Gold performs in The Current studios

Solid Gold performs in The Current studios

Solid Gold, David Campbell and Jon Schober • Dec 2, 2012

Four years after their wildly popular debut album, Solid Gold has returned with their follow-up full-length "Eat Your Young." Dark and brooding themes are abound on this effort, the product of a long hiatus and change in pace.

YourClassical

Local Current charts

Jon Schober • Dec 1, 2012

Look at what we're spinning on The Local Current stream as well as our adds for the week

Video: Early R.E.M. rocks Atlanta

Video: Early R.E.M. rocks Atlanta

Jim McGuinn • Nov 30, 2012

With a mix of frantic covers and embryonic originals, this found video is a great glimpse into the very beginnings of one of our favorite bands.

Ryan Lewis talks "Same Love" and much more

Ryan Lewis talks "Same Love" and much more

Peter Valelly • Nov 30, 2012

Rapper-and-producer duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' "Same Love" has become one of the most requested, discussed and admired songs The Current has played in 2012. Producer Ryan Lewis discusses how the song came about and much more.

Duran Duran's John Taylor speaks with Jake Rudh

Duran Duran's John Taylor speaks with Jake Rudh

Jake Rudh • Nov 30, 2012

John Taylor, the iconic bassist and co-founder of Duran Duran opens up to Transmission host Jake Rudh.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: You Missed the Point

Nov 30, 2012

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break we are looking for songs that would be really horrible wedding songs.

YourClassical

Friday Five: Usonia debut a new dance jam, Big Cats! chills out, more

Andrea Swensson • Nov 30, 2012

Local music notes from the week of November 26-30

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