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May 06, 2013

Mikal Cronin - Weight, from the new album "MCII."

Mikal Cronin - Weight

Mikal Cronin - Weight

Jon Schober • May 6, 2013

Mikal Cronin - Weight, from the new album "MCII."

Album Review: Fitz and the Tantrums - More Than Just a Dream

Album Review: Fitz and the Tantrums - More Than Just a Dream

May 6, 2013

Being the best in a resurgent genre is a difficult position for any artist. Should they continue to make music in the same vein because that's what people want? Or do they try to change everything up and risk alienating the audience they've spent the past few years developing?

New Hot: gritty rock 'n roll dominates this week's releases

New Hot: gritty rock 'n roll dominates this week's releases

David Safar and Jon Schober • May 4, 2013

This week on New Hot, read about a group whose frontwoman runs the influential Pop Noire record label plus the newest funk and soul sensation sweeping Europe. These are our three recommended releases for Tuesday, May 7.

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.

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