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November 17, 2013

Arcade Fire played Capitol Records studios in Los Angeles on Oct. 28; the eve of their highly-anticipated 'Reflektor' album release. With their recent announcement of live shows throughout the country,you'll want to hear this incredible hour-long show, (Sun. Nov. 17 at 10 p.m.) including an amazing tribute to the late Lou Reed.

Arcade Fire live from Los Angeles

Arcade Fire live from Los Angeles

Arcade Fire • Nov 17, 2013

Arcade Fire played Capitol Records studios in Los Angeles on Oct. 28; the eve of their highly-anticipated 'Reflektor' album release. With their recent announcement of live shows throughout the country,you'll want to hear this incredible hour-long show, (Sun. Nov. 17 at 10 p.m.) including an amazing tribute to the late Lou Reed.

Gloss performs for The Local Show

Gloss performs for The Local Show

David Campbell, Jon Schober and Gloss • Nov 17, 2013

Gloss had played 43 shows at the time of their recording for The Local Show. That's a lot of live performances for a band that's only been around for one year. And that consistent exposure correlates with the amount of press the young quintet has received since forming.

Enter for a chance to see Gary Clark Jr. perform live in the UBS Forum

Enter for a chance to see Gary Clark Jr. perform live in the UBS Forum

Nov 16, 2013

Austin, Texas-based guitarist Gary Clark Jr. will be joining The Current's Morning Show in the UBS Forum for a live performance on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m., before his sold-out show at First Avenue that night. Enter for a chance to win two free passes to this special live performance at MPR.

Music Memory: Tears for Fears, "Everybody Wants to Rule the World"

Music Memory: Tears for Fears, "Everybody Wants to Rule the World"

Jacquie Fuller • Nov 16, 2013

Each week, I get at least one great email from a Teenage Kicks listener about a memory that's associated with a particular song. I want to start sharing those memories on air, so this week on Teenage Kicks, I'm launching what I hope will be a regular feature: Music Memory. We'll make the most of freedom by looking at Jake Mohan's memory of "Everybody Wants to Rule the World."

9:30 Coffee Break: Recycled Songs

9:30 Coffee Break: Recycled Songs

Nov 15, 2013

What songs that feature "recycled" lyrics or riffs should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Movie Maven: 'Great Expectations'

Movie Maven: 'Great Expectations'

Stephanie Curtis • Nov 15, 2013

MPR Movie Maven and Cube Critic Stephanie Curtis talks to Steve Seel and Jill Riley about a new adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.

Friday Five: A documentary on Dan Corrigan, Pennyroyal’s paper dolls, and more new videos

Friday Five: A documentary on Dan Corrigan, Pennyroyal’s paper dolls, and more new videos

Andrea Swensson • Nov 15, 2013

Happy Friday! We begin this week’s Friday Five rundown with something a little different: A mini-documentary from our friends at MN Original on one of the most devoted and talented behind-the-scenes staples of our local music scene. Dan Corrigan Minneapolis’s most well-known music photographer, Dan Corrigan—who captured everyone from Soul Asylum to Babes in Toyland…

First Listen: Jake Bugg, 'Shangri La'

First Listen: Jake Bugg, 'Shangri La'

Ann Powers • Nov 15, 2013

The 19-year-old Bugg is a both a rebel and a natural-born hitmaker, expressing anger, hope and the desire for change within melodies that sound totally right for the radio.

Today in Music History: Blondie Scores A Hit With An Obscure Reggae Song

Today in Music History: Blondie Scores A Hit With An Obscure Reggae Song

Nov 15, 2013

Janis Joplin was arrested, Elvis made a movie, and Blondie had a hit Today in Music History.

The Stylle Band - If You Love Me

The Stylle Band - If You Love Me

Jon Schober • Nov 15, 2013

The Stylle Band - If You Love Me, from the new compilation "Purple Snow: Forecasting the Minneapolis Sound."

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