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June 26, 2013

Alela Diane - About Farewell, the title track from her new album.

Alela Diane - About Farewell

Alela Diane - About Farewell

Jon Schober • Jun 26, 2013

Alela Diane - About Farewell, the title track from her new album.

Win a 180g vinyl copy of Laura Marling's 'Once I Was An Eagle'

Win a 180g vinyl copy of Laura Marling's 'Once I Was An Eagle'

Jun 26, 2013

Laura Marling's Once I Was An Eagle is one of The Current's favorite albums of the year thus far, and we want you to enjoy the record on wax. Enter for your chance to win an LP copy of her latest album.

First Listen: Daughn Gibson,  'Me Moan'

First Listen: Daughn Gibson, 'Me Moan'

Andy Beta • Jun 25, 2013

On Gibson's new album, Me Moan (out July 9), that powerful instrument is still nuanced enough to capture details such as downing an afternoon shot at a local bar.

A Conversation with Booker T. Jones

A Conversation with Booker T. Jones

Jun 25, 2013

Steve Steel spoke to Booker T. Jones about his forthcoming R&B and blues album 'Sound the Alarm' out on Stax records, the soul label that he first made music with when he was just 13-years-old.

9:30 Coffee Break: River Songs

9:30 Coffee Break: River Songs

Jun 25, 2013

Thanks to Morning Show listener Mark for suggesting today's topic. Today's 9:30 Coffee Break theme is river songs. What do you think we should play?

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Julius

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Julius

Jun 25, 2013

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about instagrams new video feature, and our internet meme of the week: Julius.

H2 Local Spotlight: I.B.E. and Benzilla

H2 Local Spotlight: I.B.E. and Benzilla

Andrea Swensson • Jun 25, 2013

  Besides the fact that “This That And The Third” is a solid album musically and lyrically, there is an additional appealing feature, it is also a reminder of the important results of cultivating the culture. I first became aware of both of the artists behind this project, I.B.E (The Intelligent Black Enterprise) and Benzilla,…

Natalia Clavier - Trouble

Natalia Clavier - Trouble

Jon Schober • Jun 25, 2013

Natalia Clavier - Trouble, from the new album "Lumen."

Watch Dessa Deconstructed

Watch Dessa Deconstructed

Jun 24, 2013

Watch Dessa break down her new album word-by-word and beat-by-beat in front of a live audience at Minnesota Public Radio's UBS Forum.

Mount Moriah performs live in The Current studios

Mount Moriah performs live in The Current studios

Mark Wheat • Jun 24, 2013

North Carolina-based Mount Moriah blend multiple musical influences from their southern upbringing and impress with their sophomore effort Miracle Temple.

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