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December 18, 2014

This is the final Chart Show of the year as the last two Wednesdays of the year are big holiday eves. Fittingly, it is First Aid Kit who jump back to the top, alt-J are inducted into the Chart Show Hall of Fame and Weezer bounce back with "Lonely Girl" in at #20.

The Chart Show: First Aid Kit back on top, alt-J and Spoon inducted to Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: First Aid Kit back on top, alt-J and Spoon inducted to Hall of Fame

Mark Wheat • Dec 18, 2014

This is the final Chart Show of the year as the last two Wednesdays of the year are big holiday eves. Fittingly, it is First Aid Kit who jump back to the top, alt-J are inducted into the Chart Show Hall of Fame and Weezer bounce back with "Lonely Girl" in at #20.

'Black Messiah': D'Angelo releases a studio masterpiece 15 years in the making

'Black Messiah': D'Angelo releases a studio masterpiece 15 years in the making

Sean McPherson • Dec 18, 2014

Yesterday, D'Angelo released 'Black Messiah,' his first studio album since 'Voodoo' - and it is another masterpiece.

Doomtree perform before a live audience in MPR's Forum

Doomtree perform before a live audience in MPR's Forum

Mary Lucia • Dec 17, 2014

Minnesota's own Doomtree visited MPR to put on an intimate and exclusive live performance as a part of their #LastBlowoutEver. "Every year, we want to outdo everything we've done," Sims says. Watch video and listen to audio of the performance, hosted by Mary Lucia.

How has The Current been part your life?

How has The Current been part your life?

Dec 17, 2014

As The Current celebrates its 10th birthday, we're asking you to share your story about the station's presence in your life. A decade is a good chunk of time, and a lot of things can happen in that period. Are there moments in your life where The Current has been part? If so, tell us about it.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Hanukkah Songs

Dec 17, 2014

What songs should we play for Hanukkah?

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Food Trucks Growing Roots

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Food Trucks Growing Roots

Dec 17, 2014

This week Dara spoke to The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about the new trend of food trucks taking off the wheels and opening full blown restaurants.

Today in Music History: Elvis Costello Goes Rogue On 'SNL'

Today in Music History: Elvis Costello Goes Rogue On 'SNL'

Dec 17, 2014

Tiny Tim got married, Keith took a fans guitar, and Elvis Costello suprises S.N.L. Today in Music History.

Sonny Knight and the Lakers to record live album at the Dakota Jazz Club

Sonny Knight and the Lakers to record live album at the Dakota Jazz Club

Kayla Culver • Dec 17, 2014

Sonny Knight and the Lakers are coming home to Minneapolis with four shows at the Dakota Jazz Club. The band will perform two shows tomorrow, Dec. 18, at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.; and two shows on Friday, Dec. 19, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The venue will transform the main floor into a dancing space for maximum…

Today’s Music News: All-star Carnegie Hall concert to pay tribute to David Byrne and Talking Heads

Today’s Music News: All-star Carnegie Hall concert to pay tribute to David Byrne and Talking Heads

Staff • Dec 17, 2014

Is the all-star tribute charity concert the new all-star tribute charity album? It seems so, as yet another has just been booked: a March 28 concert at Carnegie Hall will feature the Roots, Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction, Rufus Wainwright, Alexis Krauss of Sleigh Bells, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Beth Orton, Steve Earle, and several other artists paying tribute to David Byrne and Talking Heads. It’s the 11th…

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Previous Current Anniversary Party Guests

Dec 16, 2014

We're going to stroll down memory lane and play music from musicians who have helped the Current celebrate our anniversary throughout the past 10 years. What songs would you like to hear from past guests?

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