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June 14, 2014

On tour supporting his album 'In the Silence', Asgeir and his band stopped in to The Current studios to play some songs and to chat with Bill DeVille.

Asgeir performs in The Current studios

Asgeir performs in The Current studios

Bill DeVille and Asgeir Trausti Einarsson • Jun 14, 2014

On tour supporting his album 'In the Silence', Asgeir and his band stopped in to The Current studios to play some songs and to chat with Bill DeVille.

Jungle perform in the Current's studios

Jungle perform in the Current's studios

Jim McGuinn • Jun 14, 2014

Jungle haven't even released their first album, but they're already a global sensation among music fans whose ears have been caught by their unique, darkly danceable sound blending influences from disco to electro to classic soul.

LIVE VIDEO: Metro Transit’s Green Line is here!

LIVE VIDEO: Metro Transit’s Green Line is here!

Jay Gabler • Jun 14, 2014

After years of planning and construction, the Twin Cities are finally ready to welcome Metro Transit’s Green Line, providing direct light rail service between the downtowns of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Here at the Current, we’re proud that the line rolls right past our doorstep. Here’s a bird’s-eye view of the line, as seen from…

Friday Five: Haley Bonar, Polica, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Haley Bonar, Polica, and more new Minnesota music videos

Andrea Swensson • Jun 13, 2014

What’s that saying? All killer, no filler? This week’s Friday Five practically assembled itself as some of the state’s most recognizable and talented artists released one music video after another. Haley Bonar Haley Bonar takes the “You will get back on the plane” metaphor literally in the video for “Kill the Fun,” which is the…

Interview with comedian Kumail Nanjiani

Interview with comedian Kumail Nanjiani

Jun 13, 2014

Comedian Kumail Nanjiani stops by The Current's Morning Show to talk to Jill Riley about his path to comedy, his love of X-Files, and geek culture.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Trains

Jun 13, 2014

How about we put together a playlist of train songs for the new light rail trains? Give us your suggestions for the 9:30 Coffee Break.

Cube Critic: 'Obvious Child', 'The Clock'

Cube Critic: 'Obvious Child', 'The Clock'

Euan Kerr • Jun 13, 2014

MPR News Arts Reporter and Cube Critic Euan Kerr joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley to talk about a new film he describes as an alt-rom-com, as well as an exclusive screening of a film at Walker Art Center during Northern Spark 2014.

Bob Mould performs in The Current studio

Bob Mould performs in The Current studio

Bob Mould and Steve Seel • Jun 13, 2014

Celebrating the release of his new album, 'Beauty & Ruin', and in town for a special appearance on 'Wits', Bob Mould stopped in to The Current's studio to play songs and to talk to Steve Seel about how the new album came together.

Local Gig List: June 12-15

Local Gig List: June 12-15

Andrea Swensson • Jun 13, 2014

Friday, June 13 Stone Arch Bridge Festival Kick-Off Water Power Park, Minneapolis 6 p.m., free, all ages Country and roots aficionados the Cactus Blossoms, Frankie Lee, and Mike Munson perform down at Water Power Park to help kick off the three-day Stone Arch Bridge Festival, which will bring over a 100 musicians and 250 visual…

Today in Music History: The Beatles Have Their Last Number One

Today in Music History: The Beatles Have Their Last Number One

Jun 13, 2014

The Stones introduced their newest member, Alanis Morissette dropped some angst into the world, and The Beatles released their last single Today in Music History.

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