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December 24, 2015

The New Standards Holiday Show has become a staple of the Holiday season in the Twin Cities, and The Current is thrilled to share their 2015 performance with you. Listen to audio, see a slideshow of photos from the event, and watch a performance of 'Snow Days' in 360-degree video.

The New Standards Holiday Show 2015

The New Standards Holiday Show 2015

Dec 24, 2015

The New Standards Holiday Show has become a staple of the Holiday season in the Twin Cities, and The Current is thrilled to share their 2015 performance with you. Listen to audio, see a slideshow of photos from the event, and watch a performance of 'Snow Days' in 360-degree video.

Celebrate Christmas with The Current

Celebrate Christmas with The Current

Dec 24, 2015

Tired of the same old Christmas tunes? Tune in to The Current for a twist on traditional holiday music. Starting Dec. 24 at 10 a.m., it's A Current Christmas! You'll hear a mix of holiday music, from classic favorites to new takes on old standards . Plus, you'll hear The New Standards Holiday Show at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and again at 8 a.m. on Christmas morning. Happy Holidays from all of us here at The Current!

9:30 Coffee Break: Silly holiday songs

9:30 Coffee Break: Silly holiday songs

Anna Reed • Dec 24, 2015

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, send us your suggestions of silly holiday songs.

Weekend Arts Roundup: Music in the art world

Weekend Arts Roundup: Music in the art world

Marianne Combs • Dec 24, 2015

MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs joins Jade and Sean McPherson to talk about music in the local art world.

Today in Music History: The Beatles at the top of the charts for third Christmas in a row

Today in Music History: The Beatles at the top of the charts for third Christmas in a row

Dec 24, 2015

The Eagles were at the top of the Billboard chart with their 'Hotel California' album; Nirvana started recording 'Bleach'; and The Beatles had the number one album in the U.S. for the third Christmas in a row, Today in Music History.

Today’s Music News: Columbia House might come back – as a vinyl club

Today’s Music News: Columbia House might come back – as a vinyl club

Staff • Dec 23, 2015

John Lippman, the man who bought the defunct Columbia House music club for $1.5 million, says he’s hoping to relaunch the club as a vinyl retailer. Lippman believes the online market for vinyl sales is underserved: “For a category that is meaningful and growing rapidly,” he told the Wall Street Journal, “you don’t see a…

The O.K. Show, Episode 11: Claire de Lune on anxiety, imposter syndrome, and finding herself through music

The O.K. Show, Episode 11: Claire de Lune on anxiety, imposter syndrome, and finding herself through music

Andrea Swensson • Dec 23, 2015

Now that we’re 11 episodes into the OK Show, I realized that I’ve started to weave a bit of a tangled web between some of my guests. You may remember that season 1 wrapped up with Manchita of GRRRL PRTY, and season 2 kicked off with one of Manchita’s collaborators in GRRRL PRTY, Lizzo. Well…

9:30 Coffee Break: Festivus for the Rest of Us

9:30 Coffee Break: Festivus for the Rest of Us

Anna Reed • Dec 23, 2015

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's enjoy "Festivus for the Rest of Us" with a set of songs for Festivus.

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Remembering Mitch Omer

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Remembering Mitch Omer

Dec 23, 2015

Heavy Table Editor James Norton joins Jade and Sean McPherson to talk about the life of Mitch Omer, the founding chef of Hell's Kitchen.

YourClassical

The Morning Show's binge-worthy TV recommendations

Anna Reed • Dec 23, 2015

Jade, Sean and Anna are here to recommend the best of the best for you to sink your eyes into over whatever kind of holiday break you might be experiencing in the coming weeks. Sit back, take a gander and then binge on, dear friends.

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