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June 15, 2013

Like 2010's You Are Not Alone, Mavis Staples' latest album One True Vine was produced by Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. Recorded in his Chicago loft, Tweedy and his son Spencer back Staples' signature vocals by performing nearly every instrument heard on the album, but One True Vine has sparse instrumentation---her voice is the real showcase.

Album Review: Mavis Staples - One True Vine

Album Review: Mavis Staples - One True Vine

Mary Lucia • Jun 15, 2013

Like 2010's You Are Not Alone, Mavis Staples' latest album One True Vine was produced by Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. Recorded in his Chicago loft, Tweedy and his son Spencer back Staples' signature vocals by performing nearly every instrument heard on the album, but One True Vine has sparse instrumentation---her voice is the real showcase.

Friday Five: New Polica, Dessa, Sombear, and more

Friday Five: New Polica, Dessa, Sombear, and more

Andrea Swensson • Jun 14, 2013

  In a mere 24 hours, the gates will be open for Rock the Garden and we’ll be standing outside, soaking in the summer sun at one of the largest outdoor festivals of the season. That’s a beautiful thought, isn’t it? And we’ll have plenty to chat about between sets, too, with all of the…

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs for Dad

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs for Dad

Jun 14, 2013

Let's give a nod to dad with a 9:30 Coffee Break full of songs for Father's Day. What songs do you think we should play?

Movie Maven: 'Man of Steel'

Movie Maven: 'Man of Steel'

Luke Taylor and Stephanie Curtis • Jun 14, 2013

Stephanie Curtis reviews a summer blockbuster: the new Superman film, directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael Shannon.

HazelFest: Celebrating Life and Recovery

HazelFest: Celebrating Life and Recovery

Jun 14, 2013

The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel spoke to the organizer of the event, Nathan Wardwell, and musical guest Johnny Solomon, of Communist Daughter.

Bob Dylan will be honored with a new statue in Duluth

Bob Dylan will be honored with a new statue in Duluth

Andrea Swensson • Jun 14, 2013

  Duluth has no shortage of love for its most famous son. Already there is Bob Dylan Way, the annual Dylan Days celebration (which spreads all the way up to Hibbing, where Dylan’s family moved after he was born), and the series of Duluth Does Dylan compilations. And soon, if the Dylan By Duluth project…

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Today in Music History: Patsy Cline Has Her First Hit While In The Hospital

Jun 14, 2013

Paul McCartney wrote the most recorded song, Dylan recorded his electric sound, and Patsy Cline topped the charts Today in Music History.

Sun Gods To Gamma Rays - Burn Me Through

Sun Gods To Gamma Rays - Burn Me Through

Jon Schober • Jun 14, 2013

Sun Gods To Gamma Rays - Burn Me Through, a new single from their forthcoming debut album.

Daft Punk: Lucky streak continues - The Chart Show, June 13, 2013

Daft Punk: Lucky streak continues - The Chart Show, June 13, 2013

Mark Wheat • Jun 14, 2013

Daft finish on top again as we head towards the summer Solstice -- will "Get Lucky" by the unrivaled song of the summer?!

Bombino performs in The Current studios

Bombino performs in The Current studios

Mark Wheat • Jun 13, 2013

When Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys invites you to his Nashville studio Easy Eye Sound, you know you've got talent. The Grammy Award winner met with Niger-native Omar Moctar to speak the language of rock and roll, eventually producing Moctar's third studio album, which landed at #1 on the Billboard World Music chart in its debut week.

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