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March 03, 2015

On the day that his new album Chasing Yesterday releases under his High Flying Birds moniker, Noel Gallagher phoned Mary Lucia from London to chat about the new record.

Interview: Noel Gallagher

Interview: Noel Gallagher

Mary Lucia and Noel Gallagher • Mar 3, 2015

On the day that his new album Chasing Yesterday releases under his High Flying Birds moniker, Noel Gallagher phoned Mary Lucia from London to chat about the new record.

The Lone Bellow perform live in The Current studio

The Lone Bellow perform live in The Current studio

Mary Lucia, Leah Garaas and The Lone Bellow • Mar 3, 2015

Ahead of their sold out show at the Turf Club, the Lone Bellow stopped by The Current studio to chat with host Mary Lucia and to perform tracks off their recently released sophomore record, Then Came the Morning.

Today’s Music News: Björk’s new album art is really something

Today’s Music News: Björk’s new album art is really something

Staff • Mar 3, 2015

When a musician is about to have her own exhibit at MoMA, the stakes are high for any new album art. In the just-released cover image for physical releases of Vulnicura, Björk doesn’t disappoint. (Pitchfork) Bob Dylan apparently has another album’s worth of Frank Sinatra covers in the can—according to former Dylan producer Daniel Lanois, who says he’s heard…

First Listen: Aero Flynn, 'Aero Flynn'

First Listen: Aero Flynn, 'Aero Flynn'

Andrea Swensson • Mar 3, 2015

First Listen: Aero Flynn

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9:30 Coffee Break: Songs for the North

Jill Riley and Sean McPherson • Mar 3, 2015

Inspired by Rolling Stone magazine's list of the best 25 songs about the South, for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, we're asking you what songs about the North would you like to hear?

Song premiere: Modest Mouse, 'Lampshades on Fire' off forthcoming album Strangers to Ourselves

Song premiere: Modest Mouse, 'Lampshades on Fire' off forthcoming album Strangers to Ourselves

Leah Garaas • Mar 3, 2015

On Monday, Dec. 15 The Current will host an online premiere of Modest Mouse's new single "Lampshades on Fire" off their forthcoming album Strangers to Ourselves, out March 3 via Epic Records.

Hip-hop/theater artists Idris Goodwin and Maria Isa keep it REALNESS with new play

Hip-hop/theater artists Idris Goodwin and Maria Isa keep it REALNESS with new play

Hailey Colwell • Mar 3, 2015

Idris Goodwin and Maria Isa are both used to playing many roles. They both transition constantly among theaters, recording studios, and the classrooms where they teach. They both have busy travel schedules, crossing the country to pursue projects in multiple media—and they both found themselves at the Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis on Monday night, celebrating a reading…

Throbbing Hive with Wits' John Moe: Net Neutrality; 'Sesame Street' parodies

Throbbing Hive with Wits' John Moe: Net Neutrality; 'Sesame Street' parodies

Mar 3, 2015

This week, John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley about Net neutrality and about some awesome 'Sesame Street' parodies. You can watch them here.

Today in Music History: Harry Nilsson goes Gold

Today in Music History: Harry Nilsson goes Gold

Mar 3, 2015

Buffalo Springfield formed; the Animals angered some fans in Canada's capital city; the Foo Fighters made their debut; U2 got a street named after them in NYC - albeit temporarily; and Harry Nilsson earned a Gold record Today in Music History.

Ashley DuBose, AATS, Dividing Eden, Steve Noonan: This week’s Minnesota record releases

Ashley DuBose, AATS, Dividing Eden, Steve Noonan: This week’s Minnesota record releases

Jay Gabler • Mar 3, 2015

Ashley DuBose: Be You Ashley DuBose is looking to make a big splash with her sophomore release Be You, and it seems likely she’ll succeed. The St. Paul singer’s most prominent calling card is still her stint on The Voice, but that might become more of a footnote as DuBose’s footprint on the local music scene grows. Be You is a…

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