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May 03, 2013

Julia Sweeney is a comedian and writer best-known for her stint on Saturday Night Live in the early '90s and for her hilarious, thoughtful and moving monologues. While she was in town for Wits last fall, she stopped by The Current to chat with Barb Abney and take over our airwaves.

Theft of the Dial: Julia Sweeney

Theft of the Dial: Julia Sweeney

Barb Abney and Peter Valelly • May 3, 2013

Julia Sweeney is a comedian and writer best-known for her stint on Saturday Night Live in the early '90s and for her hilarious, thoughtful and moving monologues. While she was in town for Wits last fall, she stopped by The Current to chat with Barb Abney and take over our airwaves.

Friday Five: New videos from the Ocean Blue, Metsota, the 4onthefloor, more

Friday Five: New videos from the Ocean Blue, Metsota, the 4onthefloor, more

Andrea Swensson • May 3, 2013

It occurred to me the other day that I’ve been kicking off most Friday Five posts this season with some chit-chat about the weather. So Minnesotan, I know. But at this point, I don’t even know what season it’s supposed to be, or how we’re all supposed to feel about it. So instead, I’m cueing…

9:30 Coffee Break: Signature Moves

9:30 Coffee Break: Signature Moves

May 3, 2013

Who's signature move do you want to give a nod to this morning? We'll pick out a couple of your suggestions and play them for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Movie Maven: 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist'

Movie Maven: 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist'

Luke Taylor and Stephanie Curtis • May 3, 2013

Stephanie Curtis reviews a new film from director Mira Nair ('Monsoon Wedding', 'The Namesake') and also talks about 'Iron Man 3'.

Cutting-edge UK producer/singer James Blake performs at The Current

Cutting-edge UK producer/singer James Blake performs at The Current

Steve Seel, Peter Valelly and James Blake • May 3, 2013

Just a few years ago, James Blake was a precocious and talented young electronic producer dabbling in the UK's vast, eclectic, fast-moving and amorphous "post-dubstep" scene. Shortly thereafter, he began recording vocals over his own productions, swerving out of the dance music scene and into the vanguard of indie electro-pop with a wounded cyber-soul sound.

Comedian Tig Notaro on Signing to an Indie Label, Science Podcasts, and The Comedy of Tragedy

Comedian Tig Notaro on Signing to an Indie Label, Science Podcasts, and The Comedy of Tragedy

May 3, 2013

Comedian Tig Notaro spoke to Jill Riley, of The Current's Morning Show, about her indie music cred, developing a podcast about philosophy and religion, and dealing with tragedy.

Today in Music History: Honoring James Brown

Today in Music History: Honoring James Brown

May 3, 2013

Oasis got dissed by a bank, Metallica sent hate mail to Napster, and the Godfather of Soul was born Today in Music History.

On An On - The Hunter

On An On - The Hunter

Jon Schober • May 3, 2013

On An On - The Hunter, from the new album "Give In."

Chart Show success vs. chart success - The Chart Show, May 2, 2013

Chart Show success vs. chart success - The Chart Show, May 2, 2013

Mark Wheat • May 3, 2013

After the great reception our audience has given Vampire Weekend and the high profile gigs they have been getting with Steve Buscemi filming their show, it will be interesting to see where they chart when the album comes out.

Prince returns to the Twin Cities for two shows May 25

Prince returns to the Twin Cities for two shows May 25

Brett Baldwin • May 2, 2013

  Prince fans, rejoice! Prince is returning to the metro area for two shows — on the same day — at Myth Live, May 25th, 2013. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, May 4th at noon on the MythLive website and eTix. Tickets are $259 a pop, a price tag that’s already resulting in some…

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