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October 24, 2013

Polvo - Total Immersion, from the new album "In Prism."

Polvo - Total Immersion

Polvo - Total Immersion

Jon Schober • Oct 24, 2013

Polvo - Total Immersion, from the new album "In Prism."

Interview: Janelle Monae, the Electric Lady

Interview: Janelle Monae, the Electric Lady

Mark Wheat and Janelle Monae • Oct 23, 2013

Before her incredible live show at the new Skyway Theater, Janelle Monae stopped by The Current studios to chat with Mark Wheat about living in the Twin Cities, her collaboration with Prince and the story behind her live show.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Till Timm of King Khan and the Shrines, 1960s Harmony

The Current's Guitar Collection: Till Timm of King Khan and the Shrines, 1960s Harmony

Luke Taylor and Till Timm • Oct 23, 2013

When King Khan and The Shrines stopped in to The Current studios for an in-studio session and an interview with Mary Lucia, the band's lead guitarist Till Timm took a few minutes after the set to talk about his vintage guitar.

9:30 Coffee Break: Hang On

9:30 Coffee Break: Hang On

Oct 23, 2013

What songs with "hanging on" or "hang on" in the title should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Eating and Drinking with James Norton: Farm to Table

Eating and Drinking with James Norton: Farm to Table

Oct 23, 2013

Today on The Morning Show's Eating and Drinking, James Norton spoke to Jill Riley about farm to table dining.

Ha Ha Tonka - Colorful Kids

Ha Ha Tonka - Colorful Kids

Jon Schober • Oct 23, 2013

Ha Ha Tonka - Colorful Kids, from the new album "Lessons."

King Khan and the Shrines perform live in The Current studios

King Khan and the Shrines perform live in The Current studios

Mary Lucia, Leah Garaas and King Khan and the Shrines • Oct 22, 2013

King Khan and the Shrines stopped by The Current after their show at the Turf Club to play songs off the new record, Idle No More, and to chat with Mary Lucia about what movie aesthetics influence their sound, how the album reflects on frontman Arish Ahmad Khan's recent losses, and to tell a few stories about moments he's shared with the Mighty Hannibal, Arthur Lee and Dickie Peterson.

Local Gig List: October 22-27

Local Gig List: October 22-27

Andrea Swensson • Oct 22, 2013

Tuesday, October 22 Dosh Album-Release Show Electric Fetus, Minneapolis 7 p.m., free, all ages Martin Dosh will celebrate the release of his latest full-length, Milk Money, with a free performance, listening party, and album signing at record store the Electric Fetus. Strange Names (opening for Janelle Monae) Skyway Theatre, Minneapolis 6 p.m., $25 Touring behind her…

9:30 Coffee Break: Hold On

9:30 Coffee Break: Hold On

Oct 22, 2013

So, today we are holding on for the Coffee Break. What songs with "hold on"(or some very similar variation) in the title should we play this morning?

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: New iPad

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: New iPad

Oct 22, 2013

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about the debut of the new iPads, and Dick Cheney altering his heart implant to thwart terrorists.

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