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December 20, 2013

One of the most respected performers, songwriters and producers in music over the past 40 years, Nick Lowe, has recently released a holiday album, Quality Street. Joining The Current's Steve Seel by telephone, Lowe talks about the new album and about how his initial hesitation turned to enthusiasm.

Interview: Nick Lowe

Interview: Nick Lowe

Steve Seel and Nick Lowe • Dec 20, 2013

One of the most respected performers, songwriters and producers in music over the past 40 years, Nick Lowe, has recently released a holiday album, Quality Street. Joining The Current's Steve Seel by telephone, Lowe talks about the new album and about how his initial hesitation turned to enthusiasm.

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9:30 Coffee Break: Winter Solstice

Dec 20, 2013

Help us celebrate the winter solstice with a set of songs.

Oscar Isaac describes how he became 'Llewyn Davis'

Oscar Isaac describes how he became 'Llewyn Davis'

Jill Riley • Dec 20, 2013

Oscar Isaac, the star of the critically-acclaimed film 'Inside Llewyn Davis' spoke with The Current's Jill Riley about finger-picking guitar, working with Marcus Mumford and T-Bone Burnett, and having the best time of his life.

Theft of the Dial: Sean Tillman, Har Mar Superstar

Theft of the Dial: Sean Tillman, Har Mar Superstar

Jill Riley and Sean Tillman • Dec 20, 2013

Har Mar Superstar is making many year-end lists with 'Bye Bye 17.' But what has Sean Tillman, the man behind the Har Mar persona, been listening to this year? Find out in another installment of Theft of the Dial.

Today in Music History: The Hollies Carry Their Brother

Today in Music History: The Hollies Carry Their Brother

Dec 20, 2013

Elvis was drafted, Rolling Stones released one of their best albums, and The Hollies released a song about their brother Today in Music History.

A holiday gift guide for local music lovers

A holiday gift guide for local music lovers

Andrea Swensson • Dec 20, 2013

I don’t know about you, but the thought of stepping into a shopping mall this weekend with everyone losing their minds over last-minute holiday deals makes me want to curl up on the couch take a big old nap. Shopping for records and other musical paraphernalia at local stores, however? That I can handle. If…

The Person and The People - I Was Wrong

The Person and The People - I Was Wrong

Jon Schober • Dec 20, 2013

The Person and The People - I Was Wrong, from the new album "Big Whoop."

The Chart Show: Ending the year with local love and holiday cheer

The Chart Show: Ending the year with local love and holiday cheer

Dec 20, 2013

The final new chart of the year sees our second local #1. Cloud Cult managed that feat back in April. The Head and the Heart are inducted into our Hall of Fame as is Janelle Monae, who would've been IF we had a chart next week, so it only seems fair. That makes 52 inductees this year!

Movie Review: “Inside Llewyn Davis” steps quietly into the 1960s folk scene

Movie Review: “Inside Llewyn Davis” steps quietly into the 1960s folk scene

Jay Gabler • Dec 20, 2013

If, as a music fan, you know anything about the Coen Brothers’ new film Inside Llewyn Davis, you know that it’s about the early 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene. That is, indeed, the film’s setting—but this quiet, intensely personal film isn’t “about” that scene in the ways you might expect. Though it has elements of parody,…

Transmission's Top Tracks of 2013

Transmission's Top Tracks of 2013

Jake Rudh • Dec 19, 2013

Transmission's roots are in the worlds of post-punk, new wave, synth, power & dream pop, shoegaze, psych, mod, space and Krautrock. Here are DJ Jake Rudh's picks for the top songs of 2013.

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