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March 14, 2017

Hello from Austin! We're excited to be part of one of the world's biggest music discovery events, the SXSW Music conference. Every day this week, we'll be sharing updates on what's news and what's next.

The Current at SXSW: Tuesday, March 14

The Current at SXSW: Tuesday, March 14

Jay Gabler • Mar 14, 2017

Hello from Austin! We're excited to be part of one of the world's biggest music discovery events, the SXSW Music conference. Every day this week, we'll be sharing updates on what's news and what's next.

Middle Kids stop at The Current on the way to SXSW

Middle Kids stop at The Current on the way to SXSW

Mark Wheat • Mar 14, 2017

Touring the U.S. for two months with Cold War Kids, Australia's Middle Kids stopped by The Current studio for a session hosted by Mark Wheat before heading off to South by Southwest in Austin, Texas. 'We would like some really yummy barbecue,' frontperson Hannah Joy says, looking ahead to SXSW. 'We also just feel so excited to be able to share our music with more people.'

Music News: My Morning Jacket announce summer tour

Music News: My Morning Jacket announce summer tour

Daniel Nass • Mar 13, 2017

Today's top music stories include tour news from My Morning Jacket, The Shins, and Tool, as well as new music updates from Allan Kingdom, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, and a collaboration between Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett.

4th Curtis perform in The Current's studios

4th Curtis perform in The Current's studios

Andrea Swensson and Cecilia Johnson • Mar 13, 2017

4th Curtis perform "Ur The Right 1," "Chicken," and "Everything's Gone Wrong" in The Current's studios.

Jack Garratt performs a #MicroShow at the Weisman Art Museum for The Current

Jack Garratt performs a #MicroShow at the Weisman Art Museum for The Current

Jack Garratt • Mar 13, 2017

Watch singer-songwriter Jack Garratt perform a stripped-down set at the Weisman Art Museum on the campus of the University of Minnesota.

DJ Pick of the Week: Spoon, 'Can I Sit Next To You'

DJ Pick of the Week: Spoon, 'Can I Sit Next To You'

Mary Lucia • Mar 13, 2017

Mary Lucia has the DJ Pick of the Week for March 13, and she has selected "Can I Sit Next To You" by Spoon. 'The second single from the forthcoming 'Hot Thoughts' finds its snaky way into my heart in the same way the groove and funk of 'I Turn My Camera On' did,' Mary writes. Read more and check out the acclaimed video that accompanies the song.

Registration complete: The Current's March Music Madness 2017

Registration complete: The Current's March Music Madness 2017

Mar 13, 2017

Thanks! Your registration for The Current's March Music Madness 2017 tournament.

Coffee Break: Colors for Holi

Coffee Break: Colors for Holi

Anna Reed • Mar 13, 2017

Last night began Holi - the Hindu spring festival of colors celebrated in India and Nepal that signifies the victory of good over evil, the end of winter, and a day to meet others and repair broken relationships. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention colors?

Phantogram marry punk and electronic production on night ‘Three’ at the Palace

Phantogram marry punk and electronic production on night ‘Three’ at the Palace

Phil Levine • Mar 13, 2017

Phantogram are one of those rare duos who fit perfectly into the diverse Twin Cities music scene. Their advanced, electronic production combined with the soul of a punk rock band makes their sound speak to listeners of every type of music. They were an obvious choice to round out the Palace’s opening weekend. Phantogram’s set…

The Current's March Music Madness 2017

The Current's March Music Madness 2017

Mar 13, 2017

For the fourth year in a row, we're going to pit band vs. band; artist vs. artist in the musical slug-fest known as The Current's March Music Madness!

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