December 31, 2012The results are in! Here are the Top 89 songs of 2012 as voted by our listeners. Save This Story
The Top 89 Songs of 2012 Dec 31, 2012The results are in! Here are the Top 89 songs of 2012 as voted by our listeners.
9:30 Coffee Break: In Memoriam Part 2 Dec 31, 2012Give us your song picks from artists that we've lost in 2012 for today's continuation of last Friday's 9:30 Coffee Break.
The Sporting Life: The Vikings Get Exciting Dec 31, 2012Today Michael Rand chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about the most exciting Vikings win in quite some time and the upcoming Gopher basketball game. The Gophers are ranked No. 11 in the country, the highest they have been ranked under head coach Tubby Smith.
Today in Music History: Andy Summers is 70 Dec 31, 2012Ricky Nelson died in a plane crash, Paul McCartney became a Sir, and Police guitarist Andy Summers was born Today in Music History.
Album Review: Alt-J - An Awesome WaveJon Schober • Dec 31, 2012Sometimes avant-garde appeal surpasses commercial appeal. Alt-J fit that niche at exactly the right moment.
First Listen: Broadcast, 'Berberian Sound Studio'Otis Hart • Dec 31, 2012For fans of Trish Keenan and Broadcast, Berberian Sound Studio is a godsend. For those who haven't yet discovered the mysterious, wonderful music they made together, may it act as a gateway into one of the finest bands of the 21st century.
First Listen: Erin McKeown, 'Manifestra'Stephen Thompson • Dec 31, 2012Erin McKeown is a genuine independent: Her seventh album, Manifestra, is self-released, following a succession of detours and hairpin turns that have led her through folk, pop, rock, jazz standards and swing, along with many hybrids thereof.
Local Gig List: New Year’s Eve 2012Andrea Swensson • Dec 29, 20122012 was a prosperous time for Minnesota music, and it’s hard to believe that the year is already drawing to a close. Why not usher in 2013 with the help of a little local music? Below, we’ve rounded up some of our top choices for New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Twin Cities. All shows…
Best New Artists of 2012 Dec 29, 2012The Current plays new music every day, but these 10 artists stood out to you. Here are your picks for the best new artists of 2012.