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April 24, 2013

To celebrate Public Radio Music Month, we're having a daily vote for the best in-studio tracks from The Current's performance archive. We've gone through and picked some of the most beloved performances by the staff and by our audience. We'll play the winner during the Live Current track of the day the following day.

The best of the in-studios: Michael Kiwanuka, Blitzen Trapper and Mates of State

The best of the in-studios: Michael Kiwanuka, Blitzen Trapper and Mates of State

Apr 24, 2013

To celebrate Public Radio Music Month, we're having a daily vote for the best in-studio tracks from The Current's performance archive. We've gone through and picked some of the most beloved performances by the staff and by our audience. We'll play the winner during the Live Current track of the day the following day.

The Lonely Wild - Everything You Need

The Lonely Wild - Everything You Need

Apr 24, 2013

The Lonely Wild - Everything You Need, from the new album "The Sun As It Comes."

Nashville quartet Leagues brings their moody indie sound to The Current studio

Nashville quartet Leagues brings their moody indie sound to The Current studio

Mark Wheat and Peter Valelly • Apr 23, 2013

A handful of early tracks from Leagues' 2011 debut EP stirred up some blog attention, and in January of this year they returned with a debut full-length, You Belong Here. The band's solemn, moody indie sound has earned comparisons to the National and others.

YourClassical

Conversation with Nick Drake producer Joe Boyd

Apr 23, 2013

In only 26 years Nick Drake was able to leave a legacy of music that still inspires musicians as diverse as Robert Smith, Kate Bush, and Beck. His soothing voice and gentle guitar has made songs like, "Pink Moon," and "One of These Things First" endure and become more popular than they were when they were released.

Local Gig List: April 22-28

Local Gig List: April 22-28

Andrea Swensson • Apr 23, 2013

Monday, April 22 Reina del Cid Amsterdam Bar and Hall, St. Paul 9 p.m., free, 21+ Fresh off a well-received appearance at Winona’s Mid West Music Fest, Reina del Cid and the Cidizens bring their guitar-driven folk back to the Amsterdam for their weekly residency. Singer-songwriter Martin Devaney will open the show. Tuesday, April 23…

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: TV Songs

Apr 23, 2013

We've been watching far too much TV lately and so today's 9:30 Coffee Break is songs about television.

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Vine Film Festival

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Vine Film Festival

Apr 23, 2013

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about the Vine Film Festival happening in Tribeca and the new app in Iceland that helps you avoid accidental incest.

H2 Local shines a spotlight on Guardians of Balance and Titan Administration

H2 Local shines a spotlight on Guardians of Balance and Titan Administration

Kevin Beacham • Apr 23, 2013

  When I first moved to Minneapolis one of my frequent hang out spots was the Dinkytowner. The Fifth Element had been hosting a monthly night called Essential Elements at the venue and I was being groomed to take it over so that’s how I originally found myself down there, but there was something special…

The best of the in-studios: Feist, James Blake and Sonic Youth

The best of the in-studios: Feist, James Blake and Sonic Youth

Apr 23, 2013

To celebrate Public Radio Music Month, we're having a daily vote for the best in-studio tracks from The Current's performance archive. We've gone through and picked some of the most beloved performances by the staff and by our audience. We'll play the winner during the Live Current track of the day the following day.

Keaton Henson - You

Keaton Henson - You

Jon Schober • Apr 23, 2013

Keaton Henson - You, from the new album "Birthdays."

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