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May 29, 2013

Bonobo - Cirrus, from the new album "The North Borders."

Bonobo - Cirrus

Bonobo - Cirrus

Jon Schober • May 29, 2013

Bonobo - Cirrus, from the new album "The North Borders."

9:30 Coffee Break: Medical Music

9:30 Coffee Break: Medical Music

May 28, 2013

What songs feature lyrics or titles with medical themes? The songs can mention hospitals, doctors, nurses, medicine, etc. Give us your suggestions and we'll play a few for the Coffee Break.

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: 8 Bit Daft Punk

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: 8 Bit Daft Punk

May 28, 2013

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about the soon to be released Xbox One and the 8-bit Daft Punk hack that's been all over the internet.

IO Echo - Ministry Of Love

IO Echo - Ministry Of Love

Jon Schober • May 28, 2013

IO Echo - Ministry Of Love, the title track from their new album.

Album Review: Laura Marling - Once I Was An Eagle

Album Review: Laura Marling - Once I Was An Eagle

Bill DeVille • May 27, 2013

Laura Marling's fourth album, Once I Was An Eagle, was expertly produced by Ethan Johns, who is best known for his work with Kings of Leon, Ryan Adams and Ray LaMontagne. It's a wonderful-sounding album, spare and earthy.

Prince brings out Bobby Z, thanks hometown fans at uneven Myth show

Prince brings out Bobby Z, thanks hometown fans at uneven Myth show

Erik Thompson • May 27, 2013

  After years of multi-night stands at other big cities in the U.S. Prince has recently rekindled his mercurial love affair with his hometown, starting with his six-show stand at the Dakota back in January and ramping up to a surprise two-show engagement at the Myth on Saturday night. Many area fans initially balked at…

Enemy Planes performs in The Current studios

Enemy Planes performs in The Current studios

David Campbell and Jon Schober • May 26, 2013

When Enemy Planes comes up in conversation, the same thing is always said: "What happened to Pictures Of Then?" That band essentially disappeared as Enemy Planes came into existence, leading many to think that they had split up. In reality, they're still together, but Enemy Planes explores a new direction, one that's heavily atmospheric, moody and laden with their most complex instrumentation yet.

New Hot: three distinguished musical acts look for their big break

New Hot: three distinguished musical acts look for their big break

David Safar and Jon Schober • May 26, 2013

This week on New Hot, read about a new album from two of James Blake's best friends, plus one of the UK's youngest and most successful songwriters. These are our three recommended releases for Tuesday, May 28.

Block Rockin' Weekend returns!

Block Rockin' Weekend returns!

May 24, 2013

Starting this Friday at 4 p.m. and continuing through Memorial Day, The Current will bring you another installment of our Block Rockin' Weekend festivities. We'll be playing three-song sets of your (and our) favorite artists all weekend—from Dessa to David Bowie, Spoon to Stevie Wonder.

Maud Hixson Sings Michael Leonard

Maud Hixson Sings Michael Leonard

Mike Pengra and Maud Hixson • May 24, 2013

Jazz singer Maud Hixson talks about her new disc, "Don't Let a Good Thing Get Away."

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