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June 10, 2013

Laura Marling - Where Can I Go, from the new album "Once I Was An Eagle."

Laura Marling - Where Can I Go

Laura Marling - Where Can I Go

Jon Schober • Jun 10, 2013

Laura Marling - Where Can I Go, from the new album "Once I Was An Eagle."

Album Review: Queens of the Stone Age - ...Like Clockwork

Album Review: Queens of the Stone Age - ...Like Clockwork

David Safar • Jun 10, 2013

Like the reinvented rock songs from their debut, Homme is now giving new meaning to his own material with ...Like Clockwork.

First Listen: Primal Scream - More Light

First Listen: Primal Scream - More Light

Stephen Thompson • Jun 9, 2013

The Scottish band's 10th album plays out like a larger-than-life celebration of survival. Like the group itself, More Light is erratic and given to excess, but still reaching for transcendence -- and vital enough to find what it's looking for.

First Listen: Austra - 'Olympia'

First Listen: Austra - 'Olympia'

Stephen Thompson • Jun 9, 2013

The Canadian band's second album showcases Katie Stelmanis' massive voice and increasingly personal lyrics in style, keeping one foot in the conservatory even as both are occupied on the dance floor.

Har Mar Superstar performs in The Current studios

Har Mar Superstar performs in The Current studios

David Campbell, Har Mar Superstar and Jon Schober • Jun 9, 2013

Sean Tillmann's Har Mar Superstar has long retained a rabid fanbase eager to see his on-stage schtick: stripping down to his undies accompanied by retro beats from his MiniDisc player. In the past several years, Har Mar's profile has continued to rise, especially with the support of well-regarded musicians and actors. Now he's pulling a 180 and going the funk and soul direction for his best album yet.

Rising Scottish trio CHVRCHES performs in The Current studios

Rising Scottish trio CHVRCHES performs in The Current studios

Mac Wilson, Jon Schober and CHVRCHES • Jun 8, 2013

Glasgow group CHVRCHES is making well-deserved waves amongst electro-pop music buffs. Last March they crossed the Atlantic for their first US performance at the massive South by Southwest festival in Austin, TX. They've been compared to Purity Ring, which isn't a surprise considering their synth-heavy sound and leading lady Lauren Mayberry's melodious, ethereal vocals.

The Current Morning Show Broadcasts live from Longfellow Grill on June 7

The Current Morning Show Broadcasts live from Longfellow Grill on June 7

Jun 7, 2013

Come hang out with Steve Seel, Jill Riley, regular Morning Show contributors and outstanding bands over breakfast, a cup of coffee and live radio from 6-10 a.m. on June 7, 2013.

Friday Five: John Mark Nelson, the One Men series, and more of the latest Minnesota videos

Friday Five: John Mark Nelson, the One Men series, and more of the latest Minnesota videos

Andrea Swensson • Jun 7, 2013

  With the work week winding down, here’s a handful of the latest Minnesota music video releases to help you usher in your weekend in style… Ian Rans’ One Men series Ian Rans, host of the long-running Drinking With Ian series and a familiar face on the stage of many of the summer block parties,…

9:30 Coffee Break: Parks

9:30 Coffee Break: Parks

Jun 7, 2013

To celebrate the high "ParkScore" help us put together a Coffee Break of park songs.

Today in Music History: Always A Big Day For Prince

Today in Music History: Always A Big Day For Prince

Jun 7, 2013

Radiohead's guitarist played too hard, The Who opened their rock opera, and Prince celebrates Today in Music History.

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