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February 25, 2014

John Moe shares the new meme "Pina Colliding" and he talks about the explosion in Buzzfeed quizzes on social media.

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Buzzfeed Quiz

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Buzzfeed Quiz

Feb 25, 2014

John Moe shares the new meme "Pina Colliding" and he talks about the explosion in Buzzfeed quizzes on social media.

Today in Music History: Remembering George

Today in Music History: Remembering George

Feb 25, 2014

Buddy Holly had his first hit, Frank Sinatra played at a golf tournament, and the youngest Beatle was born Today in Music History.

I Made a Ray Charles Playlist, by Mark Mallman

I Made a Ray Charles Playlist, by Mark Mallman

Mark Mallman • Feb 25, 2014

I made a Ray Charles playlist in the middle of the night. It was two in the morning when I turned out the lights and hit play. Shortly after “Busted,” as “Mess Around” descended down its eighth note cartoon stairway, I began to see pictures in mind. I pieced together a piano man from performances…

Kings of Leon front row seats giveaway

Kings of Leon front row seats giveaway

Feb 25, 2014

Everyone should experience being in the front row of an arena concert. Here's how The Current can help you do that for Kings of Leon at Target Center on March 6.

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: From Norwich to New York

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: From Norwich to New York

Mark Wheat • Feb 24, 2014

This week, Mark looks at a big result between Norwich City F.C. and Tottenham Hotspur. Mark also interviews John Schaefer of WNYC's music program 'Soundcheck' about Schaefer's love of the game (and Arsenal). Plus, news about a chance to see Man City in Minneapolis, and we finish with a music pick from Courtney Barnett.

9:30 Coffee Break: A Playlist for Harold Ramis

9:30 Coffee Break: A Playlist for Harold Ramis

Feb 24, 2014

Harold Ramis -- the highly accomplished actor, writer and director behind such classic comedies as 'Ghostbusters' and 'Groundhog Day' -- died at home Monday in Chicago at age 69. Help us build tomorrow's 9:30 Coffee Break with your tracks in tribute to Ramis.

9:30 Coffee Break: Oh, Canada

9:30 Coffee Break: Oh, Canada

Feb 24, 2014

What songs from Canadian artists/bands do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

The Sporting Life with Star Tribune's Michael Rand: Jason Collins Signs

The Sporting Life with Star Tribune's Michael Rand: Jason Collins Signs

Feb 24, 2014

Talking lasting memories from the Olympics, Soccer, and Jason Collins with Michael Rand for today's The Sporting Life.

Photos: Jeremy Messersmith’s ‘Heart Murmurs’ release show at First Avenue

Photos: Jeremy Messersmith’s ‘Heart Murmurs’ release show at First Avenue

Andrea Swensson • Feb 24, 2014

“It’s so good to be here in Minneapolis,” Jeremy Messersmith said near the beginning of his second sold-out night at First Avenue. It’s a line that’s been punted off that stage by artists from around the world, and it was the first of many signs throughout the night that Messersmith has advanced past the status…

Today in Music History: Roxanne Hit The Charts

Today in Music History: Roxanne Hit The Charts

Feb 24, 2014

Jimi Hendrix played for the last time, Paul Simon and John Lennon picked up Grammys, and The Police hit the charts Today in Music History.

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