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May 01, 2013

The Veils - Through The Deep Dark Wood, from the new album "Time Stays, We Go."

The Veils - Through The Deep Dark Wood

The Veils - Through The Deep Dark Wood

Jon Schober • May 1, 2013

The Veils - Through The Deep Dark Wood, from the new album "Time Stays, We Go."

Sims and Astronautalis announce co-headlining First Avenue show

Sims and Astronautalis announce co-headlining First Avenue show

Andrea Swensson • Apr 30, 2013

  It’s a tale of two Andys. Doomtree member and established solo MC Sims and world-traveling rapper and freestyler Astronautalis will pair up to co-headline First Avenue’s Mainroom on Friday, June 14. It will be the first time headlining the downtown Minneapolis venue for both performers (save for an appearance Astronautalis made to cap off…

9:30 Coffee Break: Is That Your Singing Voice?

9:30 Coffee Break: Is That Your Singing Voice?

Apr 30, 2013

We are celebrating Bugs Bunny Day with songs featuring strange or unique vocals. Who do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Mick Fleetwood On Fleetwood Mac: 'It Would Make A Great Play'

Mick Fleetwood On Fleetwood Mac: 'It Would Make A Great Play'

NPR Staff • Apr 30, 2013

Stream the band's new EP, and hear the drummer and founding member's thoughts on longevity, epitaphs and iTunes.

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Kickstarter, Now For Celebrities

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Kickstarter, Now For Celebrities

Apr 30, 2013

John Moe checks in for another Throbbing Hive segment chatting about Zach Braff funding his upcoming movie with Kickstarter, and the overload of Daft Punk mash-ups appearing online.

Local Gig List: April 30-May 5

Local Gig List: April 30-May 5

Andrea Swensson • Apr 30, 2013

Tuesday, April 30 Teenage Moods, Dan Mariska and the Boys Choir American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis 7 p.m., $7, 18+ Celebrate Valborgsmässoafton—a Swedish word for the annual welcoming of spring—around a bonfire in the Swedish Institute’s courtyard and with live music from melodic rockers Dan Mariska and the Boys Choir and Teenage Moods. Indoors, DJs Adatrak and D’Jo…

H2 Local highlights I Self Devine and DJ Abilities’ collaboration Semi Official

H2 Local highlights I Self Devine and DJ Abilities’ collaboration Semi Official

Kevin Beacham • Apr 30, 2013

  Semi Official, much like the Dynospectrum project, is one of those projects on the Rhymesayers label that has a loyal cult following. It consists of I Self Devine on the vocals and DJ Abilities on the scratches, with them both collaborating for the musical production. The result is two of the Twin Cities best…

The best of the in-studios: MGMT, Moby and Peter Bjorn and John

The best of the in-studios: MGMT, Moby and Peter Bjorn and John

Apr 30, 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 Uncluded - Delicate Cycle

The Uncluded - Delicate Cycle

Jon Schober • Apr 30, 2013

The Uncluded - Delicate Cycle, from the new album "Hokey Fright."

9:30 Coffee Break: Artist Name Drop

9:30 Coffee Break: Artist Name Drop

Apr 29, 2013

We're playing songs from artists where they name check another musician for the 9:30 Coffee Break.

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