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January 22, 2015

alt-J are back on top this week; the highest new entry this week is from Beck; Sleater-Kinney drop off the Chart along with the Black Keys, Conor Oberst and Brandi Carlile.

The Chart Show: Belle and Sebastian, Decemberists see success with new album releases

The Chart Show: Belle and Sebastian, Decemberists see success with new album releases

Mark Wheat • Jan 22, 2015

alt-J are back on top this week; the highest new entry this week is from Beck; Sleater-Kinney drop off the Chart along with the Black Keys, Conor Oberst and Brandi Carlile.

#Current10: What are your top musical discoveries from the past ten years?

#Current10: What are your top musical discoveries from the past ten years?

Jan 21, 2015

We asked for your nominations, now it's time to put it to a vote.

Mark Wheat's Global Shout-Out Map: Jan. 21, 2015

Mark Wheat's Global Shout-Out Map: Jan. 21, 2015

Mark Wheat • Jan 21, 2015

Each week during The Chart Show, Mark Wheat takes a moment to acknowledge those listeners around the world who are listening to The Current stream. Here's a map that charts those global listeners. Not on here? Send your global-shout-out request.

#Current10: Interactive Timeline

#Current10: Interactive Timeline

Jan 21, 2015

Over the course of 10 years at The Current, each day rushes by so quickly, it's hard to process all that has happened. So we've created a timeline to lay out all the years and key milestones in an engaging format. As you browse, we hope it will stir all kinds of great memories while inspiring anticipation for a whole lot more to come.

#Current10 Memories: Barb Abney

#Current10 Memories: Barb Abney

Barb Abney • Jan 21, 2015

As part of our #Current10 celebrations, many of the staff at The Current are sharing their favorite memories. Barb Abney's, of course, involves the Afghan Whigs.

#Current 10: Your Stories

#Current 10: Your Stories

Jan 21, 2015

From discovering music to finding community to getting through tough times, The Current's listeners share their stories of how the station has played a part in their lives. Read their stories and feel free to share your own.

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9:30 Coffee Break: 'World' Songs

Jan 21, 2015

Given the worldwide reach The Current has achieved over the past 10 years, as evidenced by Lou Papineau's listening in Rhode Island -- not to mention Mark Wheat's "Global Shout Out" -- Lou suggested songs with 'world' in the title. What 'world' songs would you like to hear today?

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: What is MN food?

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: What is MN food?

Jan 21, 2015

Today on The Morning Show's Eating and Drinking, James Norton chatted with Steve Seel and Jill Riley about the food that really represents Minnesota culture.

Minnesota music royalty pay tribute to Purple Rain

Minnesota music royalty pay tribute to Purple Rain

Andrea Swensson • Jan 21, 2015

In an evening meant to pay tribute to our state’s reigning Prince, what transpired was actually a celebration of our scene’s queen. As the most high-profile act on the bill for the Purple Rain tribute at the Fitzgerald Theater, it wasn’t exactly a surprise that Queen Lizzo—the only title for her that feels appropriate right now—managed to steal…

Today in Music History: The Byrds Put Their Stamp On A Dylan Classic

Today in Music History: The Byrds Put Their Stamp On A Dylan Classic

Jan 21, 2015

B.B. King made a donation, The Coasters made Rock and Roll Hall of Fame history, and The Byrds covered Dylan Today in Music History.

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