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February 26, 2016

Low Cut Connie brought their spirited rock 'n' roll to The Current's studio for a session hosted by Mac Wilson, kicking out a rollicking rendition of their single 'Boozophilia,' followed by a barrelhouse medley of the Velvet Underground's 'Foggy Notion' and David Bowie's 'Suffragette City'. 'It's a pleasure to be able to have a platform to honor [Lou Reed and David Bowie], and to put our little stamp on their music,' says the band's Adam Weiner.

Low Cut Connie perform in The Current studio

Low Cut Connie perform in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Feb 26, 2016

Low Cut Connie brought their spirited rock 'n' roll to The Current's studio for a session hosted by Mac Wilson, kicking out a rollicking rendition of their single 'Boozophilia,' followed by a barrelhouse medley of the Velvet Underground's 'Foggy Notion' and David Bowie's 'Suffragette City'. 'It's a pleasure to be able to have a platform to honor [Lou Reed and David Bowie], and to put our little stamp on their music,' says the band's Adam Weiner.

Movie Maven: 2016 Oscars

Movie Maven: 2016 Oscars

Stephanie Curtis • Feb 26, 2016

MPR Movie Maven Stephanie Curtis joins Jade and Sean McPherson to talk about the 2016 Oscars.

Coffee Break: Thank you

Coffee Break: Thank you

Anna Reed • Feb 26, 2016

Thanks so much to everyone that supported The Current during the winter member drive. For today's Coffee Break, let's listen to songs that express gratitude.

Today in Music History: 'Thriller' at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart

Today in Music History: 'Thriller' at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart

Feb 26, 2016

Sales of the 45 RPM single outpace the 78 for the first time; Nancy Sinatra sings about some aggressive boots; Johnny Cash was born on this date; and Michael Jackson has a No. 1 album with 'Thriller' Today in Music History.

Eric Mayson signs off as Local Current’s DJ in Residence

Eric Mayson signs off as Local Current’s DJ in Residence

Eric Mayson • Feb 26, 2016

I’m not a DJ. I’ve never specifically wanted to work in radio, nor do I know anything about the standards and practices involved with doing so — which is why being asked to be Local Current’s DJ in Residence was a little scary for me. I sort of live under a rock. The only local…

Music History Spotlight: Uncovering a hidden gem from the Mount Olivet Celestial Choir

Music History Spotlight: Uncovering a hidden gem from the Mount Olivet Celestial Choir

Jackie Renzetti • Feb 26, 2016

This week on the Local Show, we’ll be hearing from the Mount Olivet Celestial Choir’s album “Sing.” Without listening to it, the vinyl might look like any other obscure record you might stumble upon at a garage sale. But if that were the case, it wouldn’t be selling for $60-150 dollars online. Released in 1971, this album from St.…

Listen to a new Jayhawks song, ‘Quiet Corners and Empty Spaces’

Listen to a new Jayhawks song, ‘Quiet Corners and Empty Spaces’

Jay Gabler • Feb 26, 2016

The Jayhawks have announced a new album: Paging Mr. Proust will be released on April 29. “Quiet Corners and Empty Spaces” will appear on that album, which was produced by frontman Gary Louris with Peter Buck (R.E.M.) and Tucker Martine. “I just got drawn back into realizing how much I love being in the band,” Louris…

Enter The Current's DuLutsen ski and stay giveaway

Enter The Current's DuLutsen ski and stay giveaway

Feb 25, 2016

DuLutsen, the annual week-long celebration of Duluth bands performing at Lutsen Mountains, returns in 2016 and you could be there! Enter The Current's DuLutsen ski and stay giveaway.

First Listen: M. Ward, 'More Rain'

First Listen: M. Ward, 'More Rain'

Feb 25, 2016

On his eighth solo album, the singer and multi-instrumentalist crafts a warm, thoughtful mood piece, buoyed by guest stars but desolate where necessary.

Music News: Jack White to appear on ‘The Muppets’

Music News: Jack White to appear on ‘The Muppets’

Staff • Feb 25, 2016

Third Man Records has announced that Jack White will appear on next Tuesday’s season finale of The Muppets. According to a promotional poster, White will help Kermit the Frog work out some romantic difficulties with Miss Piggy. (Pitchfork) #FreeKesha Sony Music has clarified its position regarding Kesha‘s recording contract: the company, it says, is “legally unable to terminate the contract”…

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