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February 13, 2013

Pillowfight - In The Afternoon, from their new self-titled album.

Pillowfight - In The Afternoon

Pillowfight - In The Afternoon

Jon Schober • Feb 13, 2013

Pillowfight - In The Afternoon, from their new self-titled album.

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9:30 Coffee Break: Mardi Gras with a New Orleans Feel

Feb 12, 2013

What songs should we play that give a feel of New Orleans on Mardi Gras? Give us your song suggestions and we'll play some for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

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The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Kai, Our New Internet Meme

Feb 12, 2013

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about Kai (the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker hero) who is now an internet meme, and the recent study that says Facebook helps build self-esteem.

Today in Music History: Al Green Has His One And Only Number One

Today in Music History: Al Green Has His One And Only Number One

Feb 12, 2013

The police raid Keith Richards' party, David Bowie earns a star, and Al Green has his only number one hit Today in Music History.

Black History Month featured artist: Jimi Hendrix

Black History Month featured artist: Jimi Hendrix

Peter Valelly • Feb 12, 2013

In so many ways, Jimi Hendrix is the archetypal rock legend, the incendiary and tragically short arc of his career etched in stone and enshrined for generations to come.

Jenny O. - Good Love

Jenny O. - Good Love

Jon Schober • Feb 12, 2013

Jenny O. - Good Love, from the new album "Automechanic."

Mumford & Sons take home Album Of The Year Grammy

Mumford & Sons take home Album Of The Year Grammy

Jacob Ganz • Feb 11, 2013

The folk-rock quartet Mumford & Sons won album of the year for Babel and The Black Keys dominated the rock category at the 55th Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

Local Gig List: February 11-17

Local Gig List: February 11-17

Andrea Swensson • Feb 11, 2013

Valentine’s Day is coming up this Thursday, and there are quite a few musical ways to celebrate with your sweetheart. Of course, V-Day isn’t for everyone—so if you’re avoiding pink hearts and boxes of chocolate like the plague this week, I’ve also included a few eardrum-blowing punk and hardcore options. Take your pick. And most…

9:30 Coffee Break: Grammy Winners

9:30 Coffee Break: Grammy Winners

Feb 11, 2013

Since so many artists we love here at the Current won at the Grammys last night, let's play songs from Grammy winners for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

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The Sporting Life with Michael Rand: Spring Training

Feb 11, 2013

Today Michael Rand chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about the Twins pitchers and catchers heading to spring training, Percy Harvin being traded, and Jay Cutler re-proposing via text.

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