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January 17, 2014

It was a relatively quiet week for music happenings here in the Twin Cities—we are deep into “hunkering down” season around these parts, after all—but we still managed to get a new Lizzo song out of the deal, plus a handful of fresh music videos. Happy Friday! And hope to see you out at one…

Friday Five: Marijuana Deathsquads, Guante, and more new MN videos

Friday Five: Marijuana Deathsquads, Guante, and more new MN videos

Andrea Swensson • Jan 17, 2014

It was a relatively quiet week for music happenings here in the Twin Cities—we are deep into “hunkering down” season around these parts, after all—but we still managed to get a new Lizzo song out of the deal, plus a handful of fresh music videos. Happy Friday! And hope to see you out at one…

9:30 Coffree Break: Organ Intros

9:30 Coffree Break: Organ Intros

Jan 17, 2014

Let's put together a set of songs with organ intros for the 9:30 Coffee Break.

Movie Maven: 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit'

Movie Maven: 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit'

Stephanie Curtis • Jan 17, 2014

MPR Movie Maven and Cube Critic Stephanie Curtis talks to Steve Seel and Jill Riley about the reboot of the films based on the Tom Clancy espionage character. Plus, the Cube Critics take a look at cinematic reboots.

Today in Music History: Saluting The Smiths' Bassist

Today in Music History: Saluting The Smiths' Bassist

Jan 17, 2014

The Rolling Stones put out their first ep, Jimi Hendrix couldn't pay his bill, and The Smith's bassist turns 50 Today in Music History.

Minnesota-bred musician Doug Keith recruits J Mascis, others for new album

Minnesota-bred musician Doug Keith recruits J Mascis, others for new album

Gabby Coll • Jan 17, 2014

Though an established artist in New York, Doug Keith has roots that run deep in the Minnesota music scene. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, he moved to Lakeville when he was six. His late uncle Tom Keith worked for Minnesota Public Radio—best known for his sound work on A Prairie Home Companion—and Doug’s brother would bring…

Web Of Sunsets - Foreign Body

Web Of Sunsets - Foreign Body

Jon Schober • Jan 17, 2014

Web Of Sunsets - Foreign Body, from the new album "Room Of Monsters."

9:30 Coffee Break: Wind

9:30 Coffee Break: Wind

Jan 16, 2014

As RauntandRave said, it's a windy day, so how about some songs about wind. What wind songs do you want to hear for the 9:30 Coffee Break?

Weekend Arts Roundup: Big Week in Local Arts News

Weekend Arts Roundup: Big Week in Local Arts News

Marianne Combs • Jan 16, 2014

Marianne Combs joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley to talk about four big news stories in the local arts scene, plus two new events you can check out this weekend.

The Chart Show: Bugg flies to the top

The Chart Show: Bugg flies to the top

Mark Wheat • Jan 16, 2014

The highest mover on the chart this week is the #1! Fans of Jake Bugg are getting excited about his appearance at First Avenue on Friday have elevated him to the top for the first time in Chart history. He'll stop by Minnesota Public Radio's Forum to do a session for us earlier that afternoon which we'll broadcast on my show Jan. 28 at 6 p.m.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Jason Loewenstein, Fender American Standard Telecaster

The Current's Guitar Collection: Jason Loewenstein, Fender American Standard Telecaster

Luke Taylor • Jan 15, 2014

Jason Loewenstein is a multi-instrumentalist best known for his work with Sebadoh and the Fiery Furnaces. When Jason visited The Current's studio with Sebadoh, we had a chance to talk to him about his red Telecaster guitar -- and he enjoyed telling us about it.

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