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January 09, 2013

The Growlers - One Million Lovers, from the new album "Hung At Heart."

The Growlers - One Million Lovers

The Growlers - One Million Lovers

Jon Schober • Jan 9, 2013

The Growlers - One Million Lovers, from the new album "Hung At Heart."

9:30 Coffee Break: Bowie Through the Years

9:30 Coffee Break: Bowie Through the Years

Jan 8, 2013

Happy Birthday David Bowie! We can't let the birthday of one of our favorite artists pass by without giving it a little 9:30 Coffee Break love.

YourClassical

Local Gig List: January 7-13

Andrea Swensson • Jan 8, 2013

Things have slowed down quite a bit since the holiday season ended, but there are still quite a few notable shows happening around town this week—including a rare Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps appearance, the big Best New Bands showcase, and more. Dig in!

David Bowie debuts new track, 'Where Are They Now?'

David Bowie debuts new track, 'Where Are They Now?'

Bob Boilen • Jan 8, 2013

In a spectacular reversal of fortune, David Bowie gives the world a present on his birthday: a new single (Hear it at 9:05 a.m. on The Current) and a release date for his new album.

YourClassical

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: To Poke or Not to Poke

Jan 8, 2013

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about Facebook's weird new Poke app and YouTube on your TV.

YourClassical

Today in Music History: David Bowie is 66

Jan 8, 2013

Rush became Canada's Ambassadors of Music, Led Zeppelin set a record and David Bowie was born Today in Music History.

Kate Nash - Death Proof

Kate Nash - Death Proof

Jan 8, 2013

Kate Nash - Death Proof, the title track from her new "Death Proof EP."

Welcome to our new website

Welcome to our new website

Jan 8, 2013

Our website's face-lift is complete! Here's the scoop on what's new.

Antibalas: Cooking Up Afrobeat In A Sweltering Kitchen

Antibalas: Cooking Up Afrobeat In A Sweltering Kitchen

NPR Staff • Jan 7, 2013

Years ago, without setting out to do so, the Afrobeat ensemble Antibalas jumped out ahead of the pop-culture curve

Top 89 albums of 2007

Top 89 albums of 2007

Jan 7, 2013

Here are the results of the Top 89 albums of 2007, as picked by our listeners.

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