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January 14, 2013

Sallie Ford and The Sound Outside - Party Kids, from the forthcoming album "Untamed Beast."

Sallie Ford and The Sound Outside - Party Kids

Sallie Ford and The Sound Outside - Party Kids

Jon Schober • Jan 14, 2013

Sallie Ford and The Sound Outside - Party Kids, from the forthcoming album "Untamed Beast."

Album Review: Yo La Tengo - Fade

Album Review: Yo La Tengo - Fade

Mark Wheat • Jan 14, 2013

Yo La Tengo's 13th album is centered on the relationship of Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley, who've been married for the band's nearly 30-year history.

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STNNNG’s overseas journey

Jon Schober • Jan 13, 2013

On this weekend's Local Show, Chris Besinger of STNNNG (pronounced "stunning") stopped by The Current studios to give us the full scoop on their recent jaunt across the Atlantic to London. After a few quiet years, we'll finally see a new release from the quintet with Empire Inward, out February 23 on local label Modern Radio. David Campbell sat down with Besinger to get the full scoop on the recording process including a chance to work with Steve Albini and mastering at Abbey Road.

Why There Are Only 100 Copies Of The New Bob Dylan Record

Why There Are Only 100 Copies Of The New Bob Dylan Record

Joel Rose • Jan 12, 2013

Only available in Europe, Dylan's new, limited-edition compilation aims to extend the copyright on unreleased material from the beginning of his career.

Exclusive live session with Beach House

Exclusive live session with Beach House

Peter Valelly and Beach House • Jan 12, 2013

For Baltimore's Beach House, 2012 was a whirlwind year the cemented their reputation as one of indie rock's smartest and most talented bands. Enjoy these live tunes they recorded in Baltimore and sent along to The Current.

New Hot: 3 must-buy albums coming out Jan. 15

New Hot: 3 must-buy albums coming out Jan. 15

David Safar • Jan 11, 2013

This week on New Hot, read about a songstress that channels Whitney Houston, a cult classic indie band based out of Hoboken and a group with local ties that has opened for Weezer. These are our three recommended releases for Tuesday, January 15.

9:30 Coffee Break: 400 Bar Memories

9:30 Coffee Break: 400 Bar Memories

Jan 11, 2013

What are you favorite (or least favorite) musical memories from the 400 Bar? We'll pick out songs/artists from your memories to play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Today in Music History: A Big Day For Nirvana

Today in Music History: A Big Day For Nirvana

Jan 11, 2013

The Velvet Underground made their debut, Buddy Holly released "Peggy Sue," and Nirvana went to number one Today in Music History.

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Friday Five: Videos from MUNQS, Toki Wright, more

Andrea Swensson • Jan 11, 2013

Happy Friday! And welcome to the new blog design—whaddya think? As with every Friday, I’ve gathered up a handful of my favorite videos by Minnesota artists, most of which surfaced in the past seven days. If you have suggestions for videos or other newsy tidbits you’d like to see featured in this space, leave a…

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Local Radar: Low, The Starfolk and Ugly Motors

Jon Schober • Jan 11, 2013

Local Radar highlights bands that the local team at The Current is spinning heavily at their desks. You’ll be able to preview a track from each as well as hear them on The Local Show and Local Current. Low We’ve already gotten a taste of the upcoming Low album The Invisible Way with “Plastic Cup,” but “Just Make…

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