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January 29, 2013

Los Angeles' Dawes, the indie quartet behind Current favorites such as "When My Time Comes" and "Time Spent In Los Angeles," announced details of a new album earlier today.

New Dawes album due out in April

New Dawes album due out in April

Peter Valelly • Jan 29, 2013

Los Angeles' Dawes, the indie quartet behind Current favorites such as "When My Time Comes" and "Time Spent In Los Angeles," announced details of a new album earlier today.

9:30 Coffee Break: Falsetto

9:30 Coffee Break: Falsetto

Jan 29, 2013

The Darkness are back in town to play a show at First Avenue. Their singer, Justin Hawkins' falsetto reminds us that there is a plethora of amazing head singers out in the world. Let's put together an entire set of songs featuring falsetto for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Sampling Vine

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Sampling Vine

Jan 29, 2013

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about the ethics of song covers and they experiment with the app Vine.

Thom Yorke And Friends On Making Music As Atoms For Peace

Thom Yorke And Friends On Making Music As Atoms For Peace

Bob Boilen • Jan 29, 2013

The Radiohead singer put together his latest band while on tour for his 2006 solo album. He and bandmates Nigel Godrich and Joey Waronker talk with Bob Boilen about their new album, Amok.

Adam Levy on this weekend’s tribute to Joe Strummer at First Avenue

Adam Levy on this weekend’s tribute to Joe Strummer at First Avenue

Andrea Swensson • Jan 29, 2013

  First Avenue has hosted many large-scale cover shows over the years, most notably the big Replacements tribute that converges in the Mainroom each November and the Rebel Rebel: Rock for Pussy tribute to David Bowie that raises money for local cat shelters in the spring. This weekend, another big all-hands-on-deck tribute show will be…

Local Gig List: January 29-February 3

Local Gig List: January 29-February 3

Andrea Swensson • Jan 29, 2013

  Looking for some live music options this week? We’re here to help. Minnesota musicians from around the state will be in the Twin Cities celebrating new albums, an ex-pat will return home for an intimate show, and David Bowie’s work will be celebrated at two separate shows. For even more to do, check the…

Wake Owl - Wild Country

Wake Owl - Wild Country

Jon Schober • Jan 29, 2013

Wake Owl - Wild Country, the title track from the new "Wild Country EP."

The Sporting Life with Michael Rand: Gophers Women's Hockey Record

The Sporting Life with Michael Rand: Gophers Women's Hockey Record

Jan 28, 2013

Today Michael Rand chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about the Gopher women's hockey team setting the all-time NCAA record for most consecutive games without a loss, Tiger Woods dating Lindsey Vonn (why do we care), and they debate the relevency of the all-star game.

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9:30 Coffee Break: Bubblegum Pop

Jan 28, 2013

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break let's put together a set of bubblegum pop songs in honor of National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day.

Today In Music History: "Relax" Hits Number One

Today In Music History: "Relax" Hits Number One

Jan 28, 2013

King Tubby was born, Sex Pistols went Gold and Frankie Goes to Hollywood scored a hit Today in Music History.

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