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December 02, 2013

Los Campesinos! - Avocado, Baby, from the new album "No Blues."

Los Campesinos! - Avocado, Baby

Los Campesinos! - Avocado, Baby

Jon Schober • Dec 2, 2013

Los Campesinos! - Avocado, Baby, from the new album "No Blues."

The Current's Time Machine Weekend

The Current's Time Machine Weekend

Nov 29, 2013

As the nation gives thanks, The Current will celebrate with Time Machine Weekend. Tune in all throughout the Thanksgiving holiday weekend as each hour, The Current's DJs revisit a year from the history of pop music, from the 1950s to the present.

Pencils down, rock hands high: McNally Smith to host Grammy Camp in summer 2014

Pencils down, rock hands high: McNally Smith to host Grammy Camp in summer 2014

Sarah Harper • Nov 29, 2013

In June 2014, St. Paul’s McNally Smith College will partner with the Grammy Foundation to host Grammy Camp, a prestigious program for high schoolers who are serious about pursuing a career in music. The camp—which has been held in New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville—teaches teens key lessons for surviving the music industry’s ever-evolving challenges. After going…

The Chart Show: CHVRCHES on top again

The Chart Show: CHVRCHES on top again

Mark Wheat • Nov 28, 2013

A lot of stasis on the chart this week, thanks to everyone who voted early! Because of the big holiday tomorrow there were few new releases this week but one big one is reflected as the biggest jumper on the chart from Billie Joe (Armstrong of Green Day) and Norah (Jones)!

The Current's Guitar Collection: Matthew Caws, Gibson J-200

The Current's Guitar Collection: Matthew Caws, Gibson J-200

Luke Taylor • Nov 27, 2013

Matthew Caws (Nada Surf, The Minor Alps) was in The Current's studios a couple weeks ago. We asked him about his guitar, and he remembered exactly where he got it and what he immediately loved about it.

Gulliver Unravels: A conversation with Kevin Kling and Chastity Brown

Gulliver Unravels: A conversation with Kevin Kling and Chastity Brown

Nov 27, 2013

The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel sat down with Kevin Kling and Chastity Brown to discuss what to expect from the show, the inspiration behind it, and how the music is interwoven into the story.

9:30 Coffee Break: Happy Hanukkah

9:30 Coffee Break: Happy Hanukkah

Nov 27, 2013

Let's play songs from Jewish musicians. What songs should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Eating and Drinking with The Splendid Table's Lynne Rossetto Kasper: Talking Turkey

Eating and Drinking with The Splendid Table's Lynne Rossetto Kasper: Talking Turkey

Nov 27, 2013

Today, Lynne shared some of her Thanksgiving tips with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley. She gave some starter ideas for seasoning your turkey and shared some of the unlikely questions she's been asked about prepping a Thanksgiving meal.

Gary Clark Jr. performs live in the UBS Forum

Gary Clark Jr. performs live in the UBS Forum

Jill Riley and Gary Clark Jr. • Nov 27, 2013

Austin, Texas, guitar player Gary Clark Jr. paid a visit to the UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio to play an intimate show for a live audience before his sold-out show that night at First Avenue. Between songs, he spoke to Jill Riley about his trajectory thus far and about his approach to music-making.

Today in Music History: The Youngest Beatle Puts out a Triple Album

Today in Music History: The Youngest Beatle Puts out a Triple Album

Nov 27, 2013

Mick Jagger didn't have fleas, Freddy Mercury was remembered, and George Harrison stepped out with a triple album Today in Music History.

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