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September 27, 2013

Holographic Sands - Take Off, from the new "Water Bodies EP."

Holographic Sands - Take Off

Holographic Sands - Take Off

Jon Schober • Sep 27, 2013

Holographic Sands - Take Off, from the new "Water Bodies EP."

The Chart Show: Franz Ferdinand's ballad arch-dunks the Chart

The Chart Show: Franz Ferdinand's ballad arch-dunks the Chart

Mark Wheat • Sep 27, 2013

As the seasons turn, so does the chart! No change at the top but Alt-J might be a threat to Franz Ferdinand next week along with Arcade Fire.

Local Gig List: September 25-29

Local Gig List: September 25-29

Andrea Swensson • Sep 26, 2013

Thursday, September 26 The 757s Turf Club, St. Paul 9 p.m., $5, 21+ The 757s are back! It’s about to get loud, loud, loud again for Paul Pirner, Jimmy Peterson, Seth Zimmerman, and Steve Sutherland, who have a new album in the works now. Catch ’em back in action at the Turf with openers Buffalo…

9:30 Coffee Break: Literary References

9:30 Coffee Break: Literary References

Sep 26, 2013

We decided to celebrate Banned Books Week by playing songs with literary references. What songs have literary references in them (bonus if they come from a banned book)?

Weekend Arts Roundup: A Nice Mix

Weekend Arts Roundup: A Nice Mix

Marianne Combs • Sep 26, 2013

Marianne Combs joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley to talk about productions that span everything from Roman mythology to class issues to our own personal flaws. There's even a show where ticket prices are pay what you can.

Those Darlins - In The Wilderness

Those Darlins - In The Wilderness

Jon Schober • Sep 26, 2013

Those Darlins - In The Wilderness, from the new album "Blur The Line."

The Current's Guitar Collection: Anthony Harty of The Selecter, Fender Telecaster custom

The Current's Guitar Collection: Anthony Harty of The Selecter, Fender Telecaster custom

Luke Taylor and Anthony Harty • Sep 25, 2013

Anthony Harty is a Grammy-winning guitarist currently touring with The Selecter. When The Selecter were visiting The Current's studios, Harty spent some time to tell us about his specially designed guitars.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Healthy Habits

Sep 25, 2013

What are some songs that promote healthy habits? Give us your suggestions and we'll play a few them for the 9:30 Coffee Break.

Eating and Drinking with Rachel Hutton: Terzo

Eating and Drinking with Rachel Hutton: Terzo

Sep 25, 2013

Today on The Current's Eating and Drinking with Rachel Hutton spoke about the expansion of the Broder family restaurant stronghold on 50th and Penn in Minneapolis.

First Listen: HAIM, 'Days Are Gone'

First Listen: HAIM, 'Days Are Gone'

Ann Powers • Sep 25, 2013

On their debut album, three sisters channel influences most listeners will recognize within a fresh, personal sound. In front of the microphone, Danielle, Alana and Este Haim retell pop's central stories in a language that's true to young women like themselves.

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