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November 05, 2013

Listen to this beautifully bizarre cover of the Lorde's "Royals" sung by Puddles the Clown. Compare it to the original and let us know what you think!

Puddles the Clown covers Lorde's 'Royals'

Puddles the Clown covers Lorde's 'Royals'

Nov 5, 2013

Listen to this beautifully bizarre cover of the Lorde's "Royals" sung by Puddles the Clown. Compare it to the original and let us know what you think!

First Listen: Soundtrack, 'Inside Llewyn Davis'

First Listen: Soundtrack, 'Inside Llewyn Davis'

Stephen Thompson • Nov 5, 2013

Joel and Ethan Coen's new film looks at the early-'60s Greenwich Village folk scene, as populated by a brooding moocher played by singer-actor Oscar Isaac. Its soundtrack, like the movie itself, reflects the way many different strains of folk music collided in the early '60s.

6 Rock 'n' Poll tracks for Election Day

6 Rock 'n' Poll tracks for Election Day

Nov 5, 2013

What songs should we play for today's election? Give us your suggestions and we'll pick a couple to play for the 9:30 Coffee Break.

Artist of the Month: Information Society

Artist of the Month: Information Society

Andrea Swensson • Nov 5, 2013

This year, we’ll be spotlighting a prominent Minnesota musician or band each month with our new Artist of the Month feature. You’ll be able to hear a variety of songs from throughout the artists’ career on both the Local Current stream and the Local Show, and you can read more about the artists’ history and their role in…

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Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Airplane Freedom

Nov 5, 2013

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about Katy Perry being the newly crowned Queen of Twitter, and how you can now use your kindle or iPad everywhere at the airport.

Naughty Boy - La La La feat. Sam Smith

Naughty Boy - La La La feat. Sam Smith

Jon Schober • Nov 5, 2013

Naughty Boy - La La La feat. Sam Smith, from the new album "Hotel Cabana."

Portland-based Dresses embark on first tour, stop by New Hot

Portland-based Dresses embark on first tour, stop by New Hot

David Safar and Jon Schober • Nov 5, 2013

Add Dresses to the long list of recent bands who are impossible to search for on the internet. But their name has some significance -- Dresses' music is seriously a no-frills affair. It's light, cheery pop with surfy hooks that don't require a complicated band name.

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: Arsenal gain more ground at the top

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: Arsenal gain more ground at the top

Luke Taylor • Nov 4, 2013

The weekend's game highlights: Minnesota United FC finish their season with a goal fest; MLS Cup playoffs; and lots of Premiership action including a goal by a goalkeeper, a south Wales derby and a clash of the titans in North London. And naturally, a music pick.

Song Debut: Broken Bells - Holding on for Life

Song Debut: Broken Bells - Holding on for Life

Bob Boilen • Nov 4, 2013

The new record by James Mercer and Danger Mouse will make you think of the Gibb Brothers. Find out why in this interview with the duo, and hear their new song, "Holding On For Life."

of Montreal perform live in The Current studios

of Montreal perform live in The Current studios

Mary Lucia and of Montreal • Nov 4, 2013

Before their show at The Cedar Cultural Center, of Montreal (who are from Athens, Ga.) stopped by The Current studios to play a few songs off the new record, Lousy with Sylvianbriar, and to chat with host Mary Lucia.

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