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August 05, 2014

Just in case anyone doubted Program Director Jim McGuinn's creed -- er, cred -- he received a mysterious invitation via LinkedIn this week.

Look who's looked in on Jim McGuinn on LinkedIn

Look who's looked in on Jim McGuinn on LinkedIn

Jim McGuinn • Aug 5, 2014

Just in case anyone doubted Program Director Jim McGuinn's creed -- er, cred -- he received a mysterious invitation via LinkedIn this week.

PHOX perform live in The Current studio

PHOX perform live in The Current studio

Mark Wheat • Aug 5, 2014

Baraboo, Wis., six-piece PHOX have enjoyed a meteoric rise since the release of their 2013 EP 'Confetti'. In town to play a sold-out show at the 7th Street Entry, PHOX visited The Current's studio for the first time, where they played some songs and chatted with Mark Wheat.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Happy Songs

Aug 5, 2014

What "happy" songs should we play for the Coffee Break?

The Throbbing Hive with Wits' John Moe: Flying to Mars

The Throbbing Hive with Wits' John Moe: Flying to Mars

Aug 5, 2014

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley about an engine that's going to Mars, and Google is definitely scanning your emails.

Today in Music History: Honoring Adam Yauch, MCA of the Beastie Boys

Today in Music History: Honoring Adam Yauch, MCA of the Beastie Boys

Aug 5, 2014

American Bandstand went national, James Brown was the father, and remembering MCA Today in Music History.

YourClassical

Today’s Music News: Thom Yorke was a DJ at Leopallooza and No One Knew

Staff • Aug 5, 2014

Thom Yorke dj’d for a group of 30 people at Leopallooza and nearly all of them had no idea who he was. (Pitchfork) Thurston Moore has a new band with former Sonic Youth buddy, Steve Shelley, and Debbie Googe from My Bloody Valentine. It’s pretty much Thurston’s solo project, but he put together the full…

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: A Gorgeous Day in the Neighborhood

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: A Gorgeous Day in the Neighborhood

Mark Wheat • Aug 4, 2014

The Twin Cities got a taste of the Premier League when defending champs Manchester City visited the TCF Bank Stadium to take on Greek champions Olympiacos, just ahead of Minnesota United taking on Ottawa FC. Plus a music selection from someone who may support Liverpool (maybe?).

Hollow Boys perform live in The Current studio

Hollow Boys perform live in The Current studio

David Campbell and Leah Garaas • Aug 4, 2014

With the recent release of Believe in Nothing, Hollow Boys stopped by The Local Show to perform tracks off the new record live in The Current studio and to chat with host David Campbell.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Great Segues

Aug 4, 2014

What are your favorite segue-ways? We'll play some of your favorites for the 9:30 Coffee Break.

The Sporting Life with Star Tribune's Michael Rand: Big Soccer Game at U of M

The Sporting Life with Star Tribune's Michael Rand: Big Soccer Game at U of M

Aug 4, 2014

Michael Rand chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about: Championship soccer, big stars in town, and new Twins players.

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