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January 25, 2013

This week on New Hot, read about a Real Estate side project, a band who were certified silver with their debut album and a collaboration between members of The Moldy Peaches and Little Joy. These are our three recommended releases for Tuesday, January 29.

New Hot: 3 albums coming out Jan. 29 you need to hear

New Hot: 3 albums coming out Jan. 29 you need to hear

David Safar • Jan 25, 2013

This week on New Hot, read about a Real Estate side project, a band who were certified silver with their debut album and a collaboration between members of The Moldy Peaches and Little Joy. These are our three recommended releases for Tuesday, January 29.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Tool Songs

Jan 25, 2013

Here's the task for today's 9:30 Coffee Break: songs that feature a type of tool in either the title or prominently featured in the lyrics.

Theft of the Dial: Walk the Moon

Theft of the Dial: Walk the Moon

Jill Riley and Peter Valelly • Jan 25, 2013

Cincinnati indie quartet Walk the Moon swung by The Current to take over our airwaves... and grace us with a lovely acoustic performance of their single "Tightrope"!

YourClassical

Friday Five: New videos from Dessa, Greycoats, Atmosphere, more

Andrea Swensson • Jan 25, 2013

As mentioned last week, there are a lot of high-profile releases from Minnesota artists coming out in these early months of 2013. And what better way to keep up with the influx of new music than with some snappy videos? Read on for a handful of the sights and sounds to surface this week…  …

Today in Music History: Saluting Etta James

Today in Music History: Saluting Etta James

Jan 25, 2013

Bob Dylan serenaded a model, The Specials brought early ska to the US, and Etta James came into the world Today in Music History.

The Ericksons - Gone Blind

The Ericksons - Gone Blind

Jan 25, 2013

The Ericksons - Gone Blind, from the new album "The Wild."

More Love for Same Love: The Chart Show, Jan. 24, 2013

More Love for Same Love: The Chart Show, Jan. 24, 2013

Jan 25, 2013

The king returns to the throne and three new songs debut on this week's Chart Show.

The Current's Birthday Party on film

The Current's Birthday Party on film

Jan 24, 2013

Sometimes film cameras capture a little something extra... while shooting The Current's 8th Birthday party, Photographer Nate Ryan tried his 1933 Leica III too.

9:30 Coffee Break: Winter Carnival

9:30 Coffee Break: Winter Carnival

Jan 24, 2013

We've been struck with a little bit of cabin fever and the cold gusts of wind might do the trick to get us through these next few weeks of hyper cold weather. How about a Winter Carnival themed 9:30 Coffee Break? The songs can cover any Winter Carnival theme (royalty, skating, outdoors, etc.). What should we play?

Local Radar: Aby Wolf, Bad Bad Hats and Pleasure Horse

Local Radar: Aby Wolf, Bad Bad Hats and Pleasure Horse

Jon Schober • Jan 24, 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. Aby Wolf Will this finally be the year of Aby Wolf? And let’s just take a moment and look at…

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