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March 20, 2014

Jeremy remains on top making it 3 weeks in total for "Ghost." He was anything but a ghost for SXSW, getting good reviews and joining us for Public Radio Rocks!

Chart Show: Don't Say Goodbye to SXSW, Just "Ghost"

Chart Show: Don't Say Goodbye to SXSW, Just "Ghost"

Mark Wheat • Mar 20, 2014

Jeremy remains on top making it 3 weeks in total for "Ghost." He was anything but a ghost for SXSW, getting good reviews and joining us for Public Radio Rocks!

The Current's Guitar Collection: Jeremy Messersmith, Martin DRS1

The Current's Guitar Collection: Jeremy Messersmith, Martin DRS1

Luke Taylor • Mar 19, 2014

Jeremy Messersmith and his band stopped by The Current to play an in-studio set in MPR's Forum, hosted by Steve Seel. Just before they packed up the van for their trek to SXSW in Austin, Texas, Jeremy took some time to talk to us about his guitars.

RiverRock Studios: Where Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’s console rocks on

RiverRock Studios: Where Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’s console rocks on

Kyra Herning • Mar 19, 2014

RiverRock Studios, in Northeast Minneapolis, is a relatively new recording venue—but it contains a lot of history. Although the studio itself was only constructed in 2010, it’s home to two analog consoles from the 80s that have been used in recordings by music legends including Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Usher. Since moving to RiverRock,…

9:30 Coffee Break: Big Bang

9:30 Coffee Break: Big Bang

Mar 19, 2014

We figured with this big bang discovery we needed a Coffee Break full of bang. What "bang" songs should we play?

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Ramen

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Ramen

Mar 19, 2014

This week Dara spoke to The Morning Show's Jill Riley all about ramen: how to eat it, where to get it, and a little bit of history.

Today in Music History: Bob Dylan's First Album Disappoints

Today in Music History: Bob Dylan's First Album Disappoints

Mar 19, 2014

Jefferson Airplane became Jefferson Starship, Bruce Springsteen topped the charts, and an unknown named Bob Dylan released his debut album.

9:30 Coffee Break: Conversation Duets

9:30 Coffee Break: Conversation Duets

Mar 18, 2014

What songs with a conversational duet should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break? We'll play some of your suggestions for today's playlist.

Ecstattic compilation, Fire in the Northern Firs, and more Minnesota record releases this week

Ecstattic compilation, Fire in the Northern Firs, and more Minnesota record releases this week

KT Lindemann • Mar 18, 2014

Jake Ilika and the Heavy Set: Jake Ilika and the Heavy Set EP An experienced and multi-talented musician hailing from Winona, Jake Ilika’s live act ranges from intimate solo sets to expansive performances with his band, the Heavy Set. With the band, Ilika presents six gorgeous, thoughtful songs on the Heavy Set’s debut EP, out March 21.…

Barb Abney’s 20th Afghan-Whigs-iversary

Barb Abney’s 20th Afghan-Whigs-iversary

Barb Abney • Mar 18, 2014

Tonight marks the 20th anniversary of the first time I saw the Afghan Whigs live on stage. They were part of a quadruple-bill at Dayton, Ohio’s Hara Arena that also featured Guided By Voices, New Bomb Turks, and headliners the Breeders. A local TV legend, The Cool Ghoul, was the emcee for the event. My best…

Today in Music History: The Clash Release Their First Single

Today in Music History: The Clash Release Their First Single

Mar 18, 2014

The Beatles went to #1 for the 13th time, Police confiscated guns and ammo from Kurt Cobain, and The Clash released thier first single Today in Music History.

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