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March 13, 2014

Neil Young wants to start a revolution against the MP3. At SXSW, he debuted his biggest weapon, a high quality digital audio player and music store he's calling Pono.

Neil Young Explains His Pono Music Player: Good music is like an amazing drug

Neil Young Explains His Pono Music Player: Good music is like an amazing drug

Bob Boilen • Mar 13, 2014

Neil Young wants to start a revolution against the MP3. At SXSW, he debuted his biggest weapon, a high quality digital audio player and music store he's calling Pono.

9:30 Coffee Break: Bands That Could Reunite But Won't

9:30 Coffee Break: Bands That Could Reunite But Won't

Mar 13, 2014

What bands would you love to see reunite (with all members currently alive), but who probably never will? We'll put together a playlist from your suggestions for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Weekend Arts Roundup: March 13, 2014

Weekend Arts Roundup: March 13, 2014

Marianne Combs • Mar 13, 2014

MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs joins Steve Seel and Jade to talk about three arts happenings around town this weekend -- on stage, in song and in textiles.

YourClassical

Today in Music History: This Lady Knows About D-I-V-O-R-C-E

Mar 13, 2014

The Kinks enter the charts for the third time, Iggy Pop and David Bowie joined forces on tour, and Tammy Wynette and George Jones get a D-I-V-O-R-C-E Today in Music History.

'Bodies Went Flying' As Car Tore Through Crowd At SXSW

'Bodies Went Flying' As Car Tore Through Crowd At SXSW

Mark Memmott • Mar 13, 2014

A drunk driver in Austin, TX was evading police and ended up crashing into a crowd of music-goers at the annual SXSW music festival, injuring 23 and killing 2 people.

The Chart Show: Messersmith at #1 ahead of big SXSW appearance

The Chart Show: Messersmith at #1 ahead of big SXSW appearance

Mark Wheat • Mar 13, 2014

Jeremy is back on top for the second week with "Ghost" just ahead of his big shows down in Austin TX for SXSW. A ton of local musicians will be heading down there this week, including highest new entry Haley Bonar who's set to play at least 6 shows! She was part of last weeks big send off party 'Are You Local' with her band Gramma's Boyfriend.

Pussy Riot members support calls to dismiss cases against Wisconsin protesters

Pussy Riot members support calls to dismiss cases against Wisconsin protesters

Jay Gabler • Mar 12, 2014

It’s been a tumultuous year for the members of Russian protest rock band Pussy Riot, who attracted international attention for being attacked by authorities in Sochi during the Olympic Games and have more recently attacked by a group of angry men while eating in a Russian McDonald’s. Group members Masha Alyokhina and Nadya Tolokonnikova, however, found…

The Current's Guitar Collection: Thomas Savage of Kins, Epiphone Sheraton

The Current's Guitar Collection: Thomas Savage of Kins, Epiphone Sheraton

Luke Taylor • Mar 12, 2014

When dream-pop four-piece Kins stopped in to The Current's studio for a session ahead of their gig at the Turf Club in St. Paul, front man Thomas Savage took some time to tell us about his guitar, including why he hasn't clipped the excess off his strings just yet.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Rhyming Songs

Mar 12, 2014

What songs with rhyming lyrics should we play for the 9:30 Coffee Break? Hopefully we'll inspire you to make a limerick and some rhymes of your own.

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Brunch and Shakshouka

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Brunch and Shakshouka

Mar 12, 2014

Today on The Morning Show's Eating and Drinking, James Norton chatted with Jill Riley about a great new brunch spot.

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