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June 27, 2013

Lightning Dust - Loaded Gun, from the new album "Fantasy."

Lightning Dust - Loaded Gun

Lightning Dust - Loaded Gun

Jon Schober • Jun 27, 2013

Lightning Dust - Loaded Gun, from the new album "Fantasy."

9:30 Coffee Break: Whisper

9:30 Coffee Break: Whisper

Jun 26, 2013

What songs with whispering should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Eating and Drinking with Supertaster James Norton: Peanut Butter and Bacon Shake

Eating and Drinking with Supertaster James Norton: Peanut Butter and Bacon Shake

Jun 26, 2013

Today James Norton spoke to The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about the non-novelty of adding bacon to everything. Today's culprit? Sonic's Peanut Putter and Bacon shake.

The Suburbs announce first new album in 27 years, Si Sauvage

The Suburbs announce first new album in 27 years, Si Sauvage

Andrea Swensson • Jun 26, 2013

  When they officially broke up in 1987, no one could have guessed that the Suburbs would be back together and making music almost three decades later. The band’s members have been through a lot in that time; founding guitarist Bruce C. Allen passed away in 2009, and just two years later frontman Chan Poling…

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.

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