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January 28, 2013

The title of Thompson's 21st solo album promises a change of pace while doubling as a mission statement. And, sure enough, the record finds the great guitarist, singer and songwriter plugging in and indulging his rock 'n' roll side, complete with occasional solos that qualify as workouts.

First Listen: Richard Thompson, 'Electric'

First Listen: Richard Thompson, 'Electric'

Stephen Thompson • Jan 28, 2013

The title of Thompson's 21st solo album promises a change of pace while doubling as a mission statement. And, sure enough, the record finds the great guitarist, singer and songwriter plugging in and indulging his rock 'n' roll side, complete with occasional solos that qualify as workouts.

Whitehorse - Devil's Got A Gun

Whitehorse - Devil's Got A Gun

Jon Schober • Jan 28, 2013

Whitehorse - Devil's Got A Gun, from the new album "The Fate Of This World Depends On This Kiss."

First Listen: Jim James, 'Regions Of Light And Sound Of God'

First Listen: Jim James, 'Regions Of Light And Sound Of God'

Stephen Thompson • Jan 28, 2013

On his first full-length solo album, My Morning Jacket's singer makes the sound of a lost soul in search of something bigger than himself. James has always liked to let his voice echo into the void, but here, his attention seems to face inward instead of heavenward.

First Listen: Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, 'We The Common'

First Listen: Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, 'We The Common'

Stephen Thompson • Jan 28, 2013

You've heard 'Holy Roller,' now hear the rest of Thao Nguyen's quirky but cutting, playful third album, full of tense, clattering folk-rock.

Mother Banjo on her new record, backing band and superhero powers

Mother Banjo on her new record, backing band and superhero powers

Jon Schober • Jan 27, 2013

On Sunday night, Ellen Stanley, known by her performance name Mother Banjo, stopped by The Local Show to talk with David Campbell about her record The Devil Hasn’t Won. She’s added a full backing band this go-around, and we’ve got the scoop on the new additions plus her upcoming show on February 28th at the Ginkgo…

Botzy talks about ‘The Best Love Is Free’ on the Local Show

Botzy talks about ‘The Best Love Is Free’ on the Local Show

Jon Schober • Jan 27, 2013

On Sunday night, Botzy stopped by The Local Show to talk about the newest installment of the Best Love Is Free series, a compilation that has been assembled for the past four years and given away for free to the public. The release show for The Best Love Is Free Vol. 4 will be Saturday, February 9 at the…

Album Review: Local Natives - Hummingbird

Album Review: Local Natives - Hummingbird

Jade • Jan 27, 2013

The band that used to sound free flowing and lo-fi now has an orchestrated feel with broader instrumentation and tighter playing.

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"!

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