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February 06, 2013

Thao and The Get Down Stay Down - We The Common (For Valerie Bolden), from the new album "We The Common."

Thao and The Get Down Stay Down - We The Common (For Valerie Bolden)

Thao and The Get Down Stay Down - We The Common (For Valerie Bolden)

Jon Schober • Feb 6, 2013

Thao and The Get Down Stay Down - We The Common (For Valerie Bolden), from the new album "We The Common."

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Fit for a King

Feb 5, 2013

A few days ago it was announced that bones found under a parking lot in central London were the bones of a king. How about a 9:30 Coffee Break of songs about kings.

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Oreo Wins the Superbowl

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Oreo Wins the Superbowl

Feb 5, 2013

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about the benefits of mob mentality on Facebook and Oreo winning the Superbowl ad race.

Prince releases smooth R&B jam ‘Breakfast Can Wait’

Prince releases smooth R&B jam ‘Breakfast Can Wait’

Andrea Swensson • Feb 5, 2013

Another week, another mysterious new online offering from Prince. On the heels of his six-show run at the Dakota and the release of his new single, “Screwdriver,” comes another website from the Purple camp, this time under the 3rd Eye Girl banner. The site is selling downloads of four tracks: the previously released “Screwdriver,” remixes…

Zach Sobiech signs with BMI

Zach Sobiech signs with BMI

Andrea Swensson • Feb 5, 2013

  When 17-year-old Zach Sobiech found out he was dying of a rare form of bone cancer, he wanted to say goodbye to his family and friends through song. Though he never could have imagined it, that song, “Clouds,” has now spread a message of love and hope across the nation. He’s been featured on CNN,…

Today in Music History: Barrett Strong is 72

Today in Music History: Barrett Strong is 72

Feb 5, 2013

Today in Music History The Beatles said hello and goodbye, George Harrison faught off an intruder, and Barrett Strong was born.

Local Gig List: February 4-10

Local Gig List: February 4-10

Andrea Swensson • Feb 5, 2013

  Did you know that supporting local music not only helps to build a strong community, but it’s also a significantly less expensive form of entertainment? Take this week’s Local Gig List, for example—an enterprising showgoer could attend every single show on this list and spend less than $50. And many of this week’s events are…

Adam Green and Binki Shapiro - Just To Make Me Feel Good

Adam Green and Binki Shapiro - Just To Make Me Feel Good

Jon Schober • Feb 5, 2013

Adam Green and Binki Shapiro - Just To Make Me Feel Good, from the self-titled debut.

Say It Loud

Say It Loud

Feb 5, 2013

To celebrate Black History Month, The Current has launched Say It Loud, a music stream featuring a selection of great music from African-American artists throughout history.

Yo La Tengo performs in The Current studio

Yo La Tengo performs in The Current studio

Mary Lucia and Peter Valelly • Feb 4, 2013

Yo La Tengo are one of indie rock's longest-running and most prolific acts — active since 1984, they've humbly churned out over a dozen full-lengths and seemingly countless EPs and singles.

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