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August 05, 2013

The Tennessee singer's keening soprano shows off its twang, yet sounds totally contemporary. As she ranges across many musical paths -- country blues, fiery hymns and more -- June is careful to keep returning home to storytelling with just a few simple words and an acoustic guitar.

First Listen: Valerie June, 'Pushin' Against A Stone'

First Listen: Valerie June, 'Pushin' Against A Stone'

Ann Powers • Aug 5, 2013

The Tennessee singer's keening soprano shows off its twang, yet sounds totally contemporary. As she ranges across many musical paths -- country blues, fiery hymns and more -- June is careful to keep returning home to storytelling with just a few simple words and an acoustic guitar.

Fury Things performs in The Current studios

Fury Things performs in The Current studios

David Campbell, Jon Schober and Fury Things • Aug 4, 2013

One of most impressive local bands to spring into the spotlight this year has been Fury Things, a power trio taking a cue from some of the best alt-rock bands that came to fruition in the '90s like Dinosaur Jr. and Superchunk.

Sombear performs in The Current studios

Sombear performs in The Current studios

David Campbell, Jon Schober and Sombear • Aug 4, 2013

Sombear may be a relatively new act in the music community here in Minnesota, but we can guarantee that a lot of you probably know the man behind the project. Brad Hale -- drummer for Now, Now -- is stepping into the spotlight to release a debut that's been stewing in his head for years.

Teenage Kicks salutes the MTV music video glory days

Teenage Kicks salutes the MTV music video glory days

Jim McGuinn • Aug 3, 2013

MTV might not be your go-to for finding the best new music videos anymore (or music for that matter -- we've got you covered there), but the Music Television channel did have its glory days. This week on Teenage Kicks, Program Director and your host Jim McGuinn features tracks with the best videos from the first five years of MTV's broadcast infancy.

Win tickets to The National's exclusive UBS Forum performance

Win tickets to The National's exclusive UBS Forum performance

Aug 3, 2013

A few weeks ago, The Current held an intimate event with Dessa in the UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio. This is your chance to see another one of our favorite artists perform up close and personal! On Tuesday, August 6 The National perform at Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Not going? Want to The National perform in a more intimate setting? We want you to, too!

The Shouting Matches added to bill for Aug. 3 Kraftskiva Street Party

The Shouting Matches added to bill for Aug. 3 Kraftskiva Street Party

Andrea Swensson • Aug 3, 2013

There was already a pretty good reason to head down to the Bachelor Farmer tonight for their outdoor street fair, Kraftskiva, with the Cloak Ox playing their first show in about 18 months. But this morning, the event’s organizers sweetened the deal by adding the Shouting Matches, fresh off playing a show at First Avenue…

9:30 Coffee Break: Best Live Show

9:30 Coffee Break: Best Live Show

Aug 2, 2013

After discussing our favorite live shows we've seen recently we were curious to see what resonated with you. What was the best show you've seen in the past year?

Cube Critics with Euan Kerr: 'Smurfs 2'

Cube Critics with Euan Kerr: 'Smurfs 2'

Luke Taylor and Euan Kerr • Aug 2, 2013

MPR Arts Reporter and Cube Critic Euan Kerr joins Steve Seel and Jade to talk about 'Smurfs 2' -- and how adults won't feel deep regret if they have to see it with their kids.

Theft of the Dial: Chris Walla

Theft of the Dial: Chris Walla

Steve Seel • Aug 2, 2013

Chris Walla is a (here we go) musician-producer-studio owner-songwriter-label founder-music mogul. He plays guitar in Death Cab for Cutie, produces records for artists like Nada Surf and Tegan & Sara, and recently created his own label, Trans Records. He recently stopped by The Current studios for a Theft of the Dial with The Morning Show's Steve Seel.

Friday Five: Homespun music videos with lo-fi charm

Friday Five: Homespun music videos with lo-fi charm

Andrea Swensson • Aug 2, 2013

Most weeks, the Friday Five is packed with shiny new videos from Minnesota’s best and brightest filmmakers. We’ve certainly had an embarrassment of riches lately, with more and more new directors picking up steam and churning out batches of commercial-grade videos. But one of the great things about the prevalence of video technology is that…

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