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June 10, 2014

Jack White celebrates the release of his new album 'Lazaretto' with a live video webcast from the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. Watch the stream right here starting circa 11:30 p.m. CDT.

Jack White live in concert at the Fonda Theatre in L.A.

Jack White live in concert at the Fonda Theatre in L.A.

Jun 10, 2014

Jack White celebrates the release of his new album 'Lazaretto' with a live video webcast from the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. Watch the stream right here starting circa 11:30 p.m. CDT.

Theft of the Dial: Jim DeRogatis of Sound Opinions

Theft of the Dial: Jim DeRogatis of Sound Opinions

Barb Abney • Jun 10, 2014

Music journalist Jim DeRogatis is no stranger to listeners of the Current: he's co-host of Sound Opinions, which airs on our station every Sunday night from 8:00 to 9:00. He visited our studios in April to meet with our Local Current college contributors, and while he was here he took a few minutes to talk with Barb Abney about his mentor Lester Bangs, the R. Kelly story that landed him in court, and the song that most reminds him of his time living in Minneapolis.

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9:30 Coffee Break: Technology All Around Us

Jun 10, 2014

We are hoping to put together some technology heavy songs for today's Coffee Break. What songs that sound like technology is taking over should we play this morning?

First Listen: The Antlers, 'Familiars'

First Listen: The Antlers, 'Familiars'

Stephen Thompson • Jun 10, 2014

Each of Familiars' deliberately paced songs sprawls to between five and eight minutes, and each takes a thoughtful journey in the process. The result mixes subtlety, grandiosity and beauty.

First Listen: Sam Smith, 'In The Lonely Hour'

First Listen: Sam Smith, 'In The Lonely Hour'

Kiana Fitzgerald • Jun 10, 2014

Smith has a steady, well-trained swell of a voice and a knack for whipping in and out of his falsetto in a hairsbreadth. He doesn't feel the need to hide — certainly not by stifling his vocal skills.

Courtney McClean, Black River Revue, Amanda Grace: This week’s Minnesota record releases

Courtney McClean, Black River Revue, Amanda Grace: This week’s Minnesota record releases

Jay Gabler • Jun 10, 2014

Courtney McClean and the Dirty Curls: This One’s For Dad Just in time for Father’s Day, Minnesota’s most ribald bluegrass band are releasing a new record featuring suggestive jams such as “When Baby Becomes Legal” (“…I’ll be 54”), “Dirty Talk” (“you bore me with your dirty talk; every time we make love I’m watching the clock”),…

The Throbbing Hive with Wits' John Moe: Digital Memory Box

The Throbbing Hive with Wits' John Moe: Digital Memory Box

Jun 10, 2014

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about how the internet can help dementia patients, and bad British hockey commentary.

Today in Music History: Radiohead's "Amnesiac" Hits The Top

Today in Music History: Radiohead's "Amnesiac" Hits The Top

Jun 10, 2014

Bob Dylan and The Band work on the Basement Tapes, Ray Charles died, and Radiohead hit the charts Today in Music History.

Eagulls perform in The Current studio

Eagulls perform in The Current studio

Mark Wheat and Eagulls • Jun 10, 2014

In town to play a gig at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis, Eagulls stopped in to The Current's studio to chat with Mark Wheat and to play some tracks off their self-titled, debut release.

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: World Cup Special Edition

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: World Cup Special Edition

Mark Wheat • Jun 9, 2014

On The Ball with Mark Wheat returns as the World Cup gets ready to kick off in Brazil. Mark shares his thoughts about the Group Stage of the tournament, and of course, features not only a music pick but a special playlist created by England's Wayne Rooney.

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