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June 19, 2014

Jack White lost again to his nemesis the Black Keys for this week's top spot, but he seems to be winning friends with his live show. Rolling Stone described his Los Angeles performance, "like watching Led Zeppelin play the Grand Ole Opry: raw blues power, finesse and a generous helping of fiddle." That didn't stop Jack dissing the venerable rag on stage at the huge Bonnaroo Festival last weekend. "Does a tabloid like Rolling Stone make music happen?" he asked the crowd. "You and I make it exist!"

The Chart Show: The Black Keys' 'Fever' rises

The Chart Show: The Black Keys' 'Fever' rises

Mark Wheat • Jun 19, 2014

Jack White lost again to his nemesis the Black Keys for this week's top spot, but he seems to be winning friends with his live show. Rolling Stone described his Los Angeles performance, "like watching Led Zeppelin play the Grand Ole Opry: raw blues power, finesse and a generous helping of fiddle." That didn't stop Jack dissing the venerable rag on stage at the huge Bonnaroo Festival last weekend. "Does a tabloid like Rolling Stone make music happen?" he asked the crowd. "You and I make it exist!"

Song Premiere: alt-J, 'Hunger Of The Pine'

Song Premiere: alt-J, 'Hunger Of The Pine'

Jun 18, 2014

The Mercury Prize-winning band will return in September with a new album, This Is All Yours. The first song from that album, "Hunger of the Pine," is as adventurous as ever.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Bob Mould, Fender Stratocaster

The Current's Guitar Collection: Bob Mould, Fender Stratocaster

Luke Taylor • Jun 18, 2014

During the week his new album, 'Beauty & Ruin', released, Bob Mould visited The Current to do an in-studio session with Steve Seel, to visit with David Campbell on The Local Show, and to perform on 'Wits' alongside author and comedian Jen Kirkman. Despite his busy schedule, Mould took some time to tell us about his signature blue Stratocaster.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Happy Birthday Sir Paul

Jun 18, 2014

We want to rock for Paul's birthday, so what rocking songs of Paul's should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Eating and Drinking with The Growler's Joe Alton: Green Line

Eating and Drinking with The Growler's Joe Alton: Green Line

Jun 18, 2014

The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel hung out with The Growler's Joe Alton to talk about eating and drinking along the newly opened Green Line light rail.

Today in Music History: "The Blues Brothers" Movie Opens

Today in Music History: "The Blues Brothers" Movie Opens

Jun 18, 2014

John Lennon's handwritten lyrics sell high, Sir Paul McCartney is a year older, and Blues Brothers premiered Today in Music History.

Atmosphere perform live in The Current studio

Atmosphere perform live in The Current studio

Mary Lucia, Atmosphere and Leah Garaas • Jun 17, 2014

Between yesterday's announcement of their big gig at TCF Bank Stadium opening for electronic rockers Imagine Dragons as a part of the 2014 MLB All-Star Game weekend and their late night performance on Conan this Thursday, June 19, Atmosphere (Slug, Ant and Plain Ole Bill) stopped by The Current studios to play a few songs off the new Southsiders record and chatted with Mary Lucia.

Ian McLagan performs in the Current's studios

Ian McLagan performs in the Current's studios

Mark Wheat • Jun 17, 2014

McLagan had been making and releasing music under his own name for 35 years, and he stopped by the Current's studios as he released his tenth solo album, 'United States'.

OK Go out-do themselves with video for "The Writing's On the Wall"

OK Go out-do themselves with video for "The Writing's On the Wall"

Jun 17, 2014

Masters of the viral video, OK Go return with another video packed with a stunning array of optical illusions for their new song "The Writing's On the Wall."

Tim Sparks performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Tim Sparks performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra and Tim Sparks • Jun 17, 2014

Local guitarist Tim Sparks visits the Radio Heartland studio to talk about his new album, 'Chasin' the Boogie', and to play a few songs from the new release.

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