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December 13, 2016

Today's top music news stories include an unusual new vinyl subscription service, Lorde covering Robyn, and Kanye West meeting the president-elect.

Music News: Ben Gibbard to release 'Bandwagonesque' cover album

Music News: Ben Gibbard to release 'Bandwagonesque' cover album

Jay Gabler • Dec 13, 2016

Today's top music news stories include an unusual new vinyl subscription service, Lorde covering Robyn, and Kanye West meeting the president-elect.

Mary Lucia: Q&A with guitarist and Pug Dad, Ryan Paul Plewacki

Mary Lucia: Q&A with guitarist and Pug Dad, Ryan Paul Plewacki

Mary Lucia • Dec 13, 2016

Ryan Paul Plewacki is an insanely talented guitar player in the bands Sleep Study and The Honeydogs. Because Ryan is a Pug parent to Ringo and Starkey, Mary Lucia think the time has come to introduce the world to two of the ill-est Pugs in the Twin Cities.

For Mavis Staples, The Music Of The Civil Rights Era Couldn't Be More Relevant Today

For Mavis Staples, The Music Of The Civil Rights Era Couldn't Be More Relevant Today

NPR Staff • Dec 13, 2016

The gospel legend is now a Kennedy Center honoree. She discusses developing an iconic voice at a young age, her family's confrontations with racism and why she's a big fan of Chance The Rapper.

Coffee Break: Oh snap!

Coffee Break: Oh snap!

Anna Reed • Dec 13, 2016

Thanks to listener Annette for writing in with today's suggestion, inspired by the current cold snap we're experiencing. For today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature finger snapping?

Today in Music History: Bowie Releases 'Golden Years'

Today in Music History: Bowie Releases 'Golden Years'

Dec 13, 2016

Today in Music History: Bob Dylan was on the cover of Rolling Stone, Phil Collins was on Miami Vice, and Bowie released "Golden Years".

P.O.S announces new album ‘Chill, dummy’

P.O.S announces new album ‘Chill, dummy’

Cecilia Johnson • Dec 13, 2016

“I been in my own lane so long,” P.O.S proclaims in his new single, lingering on the vowel in the last word. It sounds like he’s savoring the idea, reflecting on his roughly 15 years of rap path-shaping. We’ve seen other sides of P.O.S — scornful, silly, scared — but given today’s big news, the…

Comic: Winter Music Fashion

Comic: Winter Music Fashion

Anders Nienstaedt • Dec 13, 2016

A large mass of fashion-dictating air is moving in from Siberia! Our latest comic tackles the best (and worst) of the winter trends.

Music News: Bob Dylan books Sweden concerts

Music News: Bob Dylan books Sweden concerts

Jay Gabler • Dec 12, 2016

Today's top music news stories include a planned Bob Dylan trip to Sweden, the 2017 Golden Globe Nominees, and the Revolution's memories of Prince.

Monica LaPlante performs in The Current studio

Monica LaPlante performs in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson, Cecilia Johnson and Monica LaPlante • Dec 12, 2016

Local garage rock artist Monica LaPlante talks with Andrea Swensson and performs three songs from 'Noir.'

DJ Pick of the Week: Mark Wheat, The Wedding Present, 'Bear'

DJ Pick of the Week: Mark Wheat, The Wedding Present, 'Bear'

Mark Wheat • Dec 12, 2016

For the DJ Pick of the Week for December 12, Mark Wheat proffers 'Bear,' a single off 'Going, Going...', the latest album from The Wedding Present. 'The album is [frontman David] Gedge's masterpiece, and how often do we use that term about someone who's been doing it for so long?' Wheat writes. 'I'd like to suggest that David Gedge be called the Godfather of English Indie Rock!' Check out more of what Mark Wheat has to say, and watch the video for 'Bear.'

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