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July 26, 2013

I have quite the grab bag for you this week, with a pair of new hip-hop videos and a new offering from singer-songwriter Dan Israel, plus a clip from this morning’s edition of The Daily Circuit on the local music scene and a mind-bending tour of Curtiss A’s basement. Enjoy! And be sure to get…

Friday Five: Descending into Curtiss A’s basement

Friday Five: Descending into Curtiss A’s basement

Andrea Swensson • Jul 26, 2013

I have quite the grab bag for you this week, with a pair of new hip-hop videos and a new offering from singer-songwriter Dan Israel, plus a clip from this morning’s edition of The Daily Circuit on the local music scene and a mind-bending tour of Curtiss A’s basement. Enjoy! And be sure to get…

10 questions to test your Rolling Stones knowledge

10 questions to test your Rolling Stones knowledge

Jul 26, 2013

Sir Mick Jagger is turning 70-years-young! Celebrate the Rolling Stone frontman's birthday with a superfan quiz, and remember to tune in to our countdown featuring the best Rolling Stones tracks as voted by the listener July 26 from 5-6 p.m.

9:30 Coffee Break: Name Dropping the Stones

9:30 Coffee Break: Name Dropping the Stones

Jul 26, 2013

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break we want your suggestions for song that name drop The Rolling Stone in the lyrics. If you can remember the lyrics put those in your response as well.

Movie Maven: 'Crystal Fairy'; 'The To-Do List'

Movie Maven: 'Crystal Fairy'; 'The To-Do List'

Euan Kerr • Jul 26, 2013

Euan Kerr reviews Sebastián Silva's road drama starring Michael Cera and Gaby Hoffman, plus Maggie Carey's teen comedy starring Aubrey Plaza and Bill Hader.

Today in Music History: Mick Jagger is 70

Today in Music History: Mick Jagger is 70

Jul 26, 2013

Jimi Hendrix played for his hometown for the last time, The Jackson 5 got signed, and Mick Jagger was born Today in Music History.

Local Radar: The Ericksons

Local Radar: The Ericksons

Jon Schober • Jul 26, 2013

When the end of the year rolls around and people start casting their ballots for best local album, one band might be criminally overlooked. It’s not because of widespread accessibility issues or anything – nope, it’s  just because the record came out early in January. That time is usually a graveyard for releases unless you’ve…

Celebrate Mick Jagger's 70th birthday with his best Rolling Stones performances

Celebrate Mick Jagger's 70th birthday with his best Rolling Stones performances

Jul 26, 2013

Mick Jagger turns 70 on July 26 and in light of his birthday, The Current is counting down your favorite Rolling Stones/Mick Jagger performances. Vote for what songs you want to hear during the Mick Jagger Birthday Countdown with Mary Lucia July 26 from 5-6 p.m.

Speed's The Name - Circles

Speed's The Name - Circles

Jon Schober • Jul 26, 2013

Speed's The Name - Circles, from the new album "No Planets Exist."

The Chart Show: The National on top, but the royals are coming

The Chart Show: The National on top, but the royals are coming

Mark Wheat • Jul 26, 2013

The Royals are coming...the royals...?! Is it just a coincidence that on the week of the birth of George, the royal newborn, that ALL the new entries seem to have a reference to him?!?

Tonal Recall: 90's Movie Sountrack Edition

Tonal Recall: 90's Movie Sountrack Edition

Barb Abney • Jul 25, 2013

After some recent discussion on Twitter, it seems that it is high time for another soundtrack episode of Tonal Recall! This time, let's put the focus on movies from the 90s. A bad movie doesn't necessarily mean a bad soundtrack! We've already received requests from the movies pictured above, but we want to play your request, as well.

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