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November 13, 2013

Mind and Matter - Sunshine Lady, from the new compilation "Purple Snow: Forecasting the Minneapolis Sound."

Mind and Matter - Sunshine Lady

Mind and Matter - Sunshine Lady

Jon Schober • Nov 13, 2013

Mind and Matter - Sunshine Lady, from the new compilation "Purple Snow: Forecasting the Minneapolis Sound."

Sebadoh perform live in The Current's studio

Sebadoh perform live in The Current's studio

Mary Lucia and Sebadoh • Nov 12, 2013

Touring in support of their new album (their first since 1999), Sebadoh stopped by The Current's studio after playing the Turf Club last night to chat with Mary Lucia and to play a few songs before hitting the road for Indianapolis.

David Francey in studio

David Francey in studio

Mike Pengra, David Francey, Mark Westberg, Chris Coole and Darren McMullen • Nov 12, 2013

David Francey and his band play songs from his latest album, So Say We All.

Mason Jennings performs live in The Current's studios

Mason Jennings performs live in The Current's studios

Jill Riley and Mason Jennings • Nov 12, 2013

On the day of the release of his new album, Always Been, Mason Jennings stopped by The Current's studios to talk with Jill Riley and to play some songs off the new record.

New release spotlight: Mason Jennings, No Bird Sing, Tina Schlieske, Songs for Slim, Trampled by Turtles

New release spotlight: Mason Jennings, No Bird Sing, Tina Schlieske, Songs for Slim, Trampled by Turtles

Andrea Swensson • Nov 12, 2013

It’s hard to remember another day that has been quite so rich with Minnesota releases. Nestled amid a very busy fall for Minnesota musicians, today finds big-name artists like Mason Jennings and Trampled by Turtles celebrating new albums in addition to hip-hop trio No Bird Sing taking a big step forward, Tina Schlieske of Tina…

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Triple Word Score

Nov 12, 2013

Let's put together a list of songs for the 9:30 Coffee Break of songs that mention the same word three times in the title.

Interview: Radio Heartland 5th Anniversary

Interview: Radio Heartland 5th Anniversary

Steve Seel, Jill Riley and Mike Pengra • Nov 12, 2013

Steve Seel and Jill Riley talk to Radio Heartland's program director Mike Pengra about the music on Radio Heartland and about a five-year anniversary party scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Aster Cafe in Minneapolis.

Dem Atlas signs to Rhymesayers Entertainment

Dem Atlas signs to Rhymesayers Entertainment

Andrea Swensson • Nov 12, 2013

In the world of independent hip-hop, it doesn’t get much bigger than signing to Rhymesayers Entertainment. The Minneapolis-based imprint—which is home to heavyweights Atmosphere, Brother Ali, P.O.S., and Toki Wright, and is responsible for one of the state’s largest music festivals, Soundset—has announced the latest addition to its roster, and it’s another artist based right…

Herman Jones - I Love You

Herman Jones - I Love You

Jon Schober • Nov 12, 2013

Herman Jones - I Love You, from the new compilation "Purple Snow: Forecasting the Minneapolis Sound."

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: Records and Referees

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: Records and Referees

Mark Wheat • Nov 11, 2013

It was a record-breaking weekend in the EPL: One massive record was continued, and an almost mind-boggling record was broken. Meanwhile, some referees' decisions sparked news and debate — as well as today's music pick.

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