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March 25, 2014

For Johnny Cash fans like Bill DeVille, today's release of Johnny's lost album, 'Out Among the Stars', is huge news. Bill DeVille shares some of the album's backstory and gives his review.

Johnny Cash's lost album, 'Out Among the Stars', releases today

Johnny Cash's lost album, 'Out Among the Stars', releases today

Bill DeVille • Mar 25, 2014

For Johnny Cash fans like Bill DeVille, today's release of Johnny's lost album, 'Out Among the Stars', is huge news. Bill DeVille shares some of the album's backstory and gives his review.

Howler, Nathan Eliot, Better Bones: This week’s Minnesota record releases

Howler, Nathan Eliot, Better Bones: This week’s Minnesota record releases

KT Lindemann • Mar 25, 2014

Howler: World of Joy From the sound of their second full-length album, you’d think that Howler spent the last two years—since their debut America Give Up—locked in a one-room apartment in England, subsisting on nothing but records by the Replacements and the Smiths. Appropriate, considering Howler’s Twin Cities roots (despite their ambiguous feelings about those roots) and the…

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: All-Hair Hockey Team

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: All-Hair Hockey Team

Mar 25, 2014

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley about Apple's new CarPlay system, and scientists shooting lasers at flies to make them mate with wax.

Today in Music History: Prince Wins An Oscar

Today in Music History: Prince Wins An Oscar

Mar 25, 2014

Elvis played live for the last time, Eddie Vedder nearly drowned, and Prince picked up an Oscar Today in Music History.

First Listen: TYTE JEFF, a new project from the Plastic Constellations’ Jeff Allen

First Listen: TYTE JEFF, a new project from the Plastic Constellations’ Jeff Allen

Andrea Swensson • Mar 25, 2014

It’s hard to believe that six years have passed since indie rock band the Plastic Constellations released their final album, We Appreciate You, and went on an indefinite hiatus—it was long enough ago, in fact, that the term “indie rock band” could still be used to describe a particular style of music rather than a…

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: Three-Horse Race

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: Three-Horse Race

Mark Wheat • Mar 24, 2014

Mark Wheat climbs the table in his fantasy league, thanks to the weekend's goal fest. Liverpool fans start singing, "We're going to win the league" on the weekend's results. And a loyal Arsenal fan shares how he became a supporter as he gets ready to travel to a game at the Emirates this coming Saturday. Plus, a music pick.

Whirling with Claudia Schmidt - live in the studio

Whirling with Claudia Schmidt - live in the studio

Claudia Schmidt and Mike Pengra • Mar 24, 2014

Claudia Schmidt has released her 19th album this spring, New Whirled Order, is a collection of 12 new, original songs, plus one she co-wrote with guitarist Dean Magraw. Claudia and her friends stopped by for an in-studio session at Radio Heartland.

Inside tour: Hosts' desk objects

Inside tour: Hosts' desk objects

Mar 24, 2014

As part of Member Appreciation week at Minnesota Public Radio, the hosts at The Current have offered this up-close tour of their desks, sharing some interesting items and the stories behind them.

The Current's March Madness

The Current's March Madness

Mar 24, 2014

It's March Madness time and there's nothing more fun than judging, criticizing, and arguing about who's gonna be in the Final Four.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Name Drop

Mar 24, 2014

What songs with celebrity name drops do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

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