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May 07, 2014

The vinyl version of Jack White's Lazaretto album has three playback speeds, a floating hologram, tracks hidden under the labels and plenty more technological tweaks to the 70-year old format.

'Ultra LP' Version Of Jack White's New Album Has Some Crazy Surprises

'Ultra LP' Version Of Jack White's New Album Has Some Crazy Surprises

May 7, 2014

The vinyl version of Jack White's Lazaretto album has three playback speeds, a floating hologram, tracks hidden under the labels and plenty more technological tweaks to the 70-year old format.

Atmosphere, A Firm Handshake, Psymun, and more: This week’s Minnesota record releases

Atmosphere, A Firm Handshake, Psymun, and more: This week’s Minnesota record releases

KT Lindemann • May 6, 2014

Atmosphere: Southsiders On their eighth studio album, out today via Rhymesayers, Slug and Ant pay homage to the Southside of Minneapolis, where the duo have made their homes and careers, name-dropping local landmarks and sprinkling the album with soundbites from around town. Slug’s always thoughtful lyrics look out as well as in, while Ant’s creative,…

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Royalty

May 6, 2014

What songs from bands or artists with a royal name (or honorific) do you want to hear for the 9:30 Coffee Break?

“Fly a Little Higher”: Zach Sobiech’s mother tells her story in a new book

“Fly a Little Higher”: Zach Sobiech’s mother tells her story in a new book

KT Lindemann • May 6, 2014

Since his song “Clouds” was shared around the world in 2012, millions have been touched by the story of Zach Sobiech, the Minnesota teen who bravely channelled his battle with a cancer into music. Now, a year after his death, Sobiech’s fans and loved ones are celebrating his life and legacy in many ways, including…

Artist of the Month: Atmosphere

Artist of the Month: Atmosphere

Mark Wheat • May 6, 2014

Unbelievably, these guys will be celebrating their 20th anniversary next year! There are not many groups or solo artists who’ve had such a consistently successful career over that many years and are still going strong. The core duo of Slug and Ant have touched the lives of not only hip-hop fans and artists in the…

The Throbbing Hive with Wit's John Moe: Rock, Paper, Scissors

The Throbbing Hive with Wit's John Moe: Rock, Paper, Scissors

May 6, 2014

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about the scientific way to win Rock Paper Scissors, and Find My iPhone vigilantism.

Today in Music History: Ike and Tina Go Gold With CCR

Today in Music History: Ike and Tina Go Gold With CCR

May 6, 2014

Paul Simon went out solo, the Jackson 5 joined the Hall of Fame, and Ike and Tina made a hit with a cover Today in Music History.

Thievery Corporation - Depth of My Soul

Thievery Corporation - Depth of My Soul

May 6, 2014

Thievery Corporation - Depth of My Soul

Max Frost performs in The Current studio

Max Frost performs in The Current studio

Bill DeVille and Max Frost • May 5, 2014

On tour promoting his emerging career, Max Frost and his band stopped in to The Current's studio for a live interview and performance hosted by Bill DeVille.

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: Into the Final Week

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: Into the Final Week

Mark Wheat • May 5, 2014

As we enter the final week of the Premier League season, Mark looks at the top and bottom of the table, and he discusses his all-star squad picks in light of the comments from On The Ball readers. Plus, a music pick that might have you singing like a Canary (hint, hint).

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