The Current, a non-commercial radio station based in the Twin Cities, plays the best new music next to the music you already love, from local to legendary, indie to influential. Find out more at thecurrent.org
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- Saint Paul, MN, 55101
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- (651) 989-4893
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- 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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The Current - KCMP 89.3 FM Twin Cities - KMSE 88.7 FM Rochester James Beard award-winning food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl will be live on air with Steve Seel Tuesday morning at 8:30. They will chat about her new book, "Drink This: Wine Made Simple" and give away a few copies to lucky (and smart) listeners.
The Current - KCMP 89.3 FM Twin Cities - KMSE 88.7 FM Rochester Brother Ali stopped by The Current on Friday to chat with Mary Lucia and perform a few songs, and pretty much blow everybody's mind. Check it out here, as well as the links to previous in-studio performances and the amazing Fakebook event featuring Chuck D, Slug and Brother Ali.
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With lyrics that showcase his lyrical prowess and a personal story that's as interesting to hear as to read, local hip-hop virtuoso Brother Ali has made an unparalleled mark on the world of independent hip hop.
The Current - KCMP 89.3 FM Twin Cities - KMSE 88.7 FM Rochester Holiday alert: The Chart Show will air Wednesday of next week. Vote for your top tracks of the week and you could win a pair of tickets to see The Swell Season when they play Minneapolis. Got a favorite song this week? Tell us about it.
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Each week vote for your top 20 tracks and get entered for a chance to win tickets to a local show! Then join host Mark Wheat every Thursday night at 8 p.m as he counts down your Top 20.
The Current - KCMP 89.3 FM Twin Cities - KMSE 88.7 FM Rochester Felt is the new project featuring Slug from Atmosphere, Murs and Aesop Rock. Check out their "Theft of the Dial" from this morning, and hear them argue over their respective picks. Elton John and Kings of Leon in one set? Of course.
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The Current - KCMP 89.3 FM Twin Cities - KMSE 88.7 FM Rochester Now posted for your listening pleasure: In-studio performances and interviews with Brendan Benson, Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons, and Girls. Check them all out at thecurrent.org.
The Current - KCMP 89.3 FM Twin Cities - KMSE 88.7 FM Rochester On this week's Musicheads, reviews of the latest from Devendra Banhart, Mayer Hawthorne and Alex Ounsworth (Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.) And Bill poses the question: What recent release has spent more time in your CD player than any other?
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Nov 17, 2009 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah frontman Alec Ounsworth hasa new solo project entitled
The Current - KCMP 89.3 FM Twin Cities - KMSE 88.7 FM Rochester Hey hey, another day of Brother Ali ticket giveaways during the afternoon! Plus, do yourself a favor and check out Brendan Benson's in-studio performance and interview with Ms. Mary Lucia at 5:00. All kinds of awesome.
The Current - KCMP 89.3 FM Twin Cities - KMSE 88.7 FM Rochester Hey Twin Cities: The Brother Ali show on Friday night is sold out, and Saturday will be soon. Tune into The Current during Mary Lucia's shift for your chance to win tickets, one pair every hour starting at 2:00 pm. Oh yes.
The Current - KCMP 89.3 FM Twin Cities - KMSE 88.7 FM Rochester The Local Show this week features unreleased tunes from Dosh, Haley Bonar and Halloween, Alaska. Plus an interview with Cedar Cultural Center's Rob Simonds and a performance by We Are The Willows. Listen in Sunday at 6pm.
The Current - KCMP 89.3 FM Twin Cities - KMSE 88.7 FM Rochester We've got ticket giveaways on our mind today: Brendan Benson, Walker Art Center After Hours featuring Lookbook, Solid Gold, Girls, and Dinosaur Jr. Yowza! Listen all day for your chance to win. Could be a very good weekend for you...
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Sometimes, sucessful major-label artists make "uncommercial" albums in the name of artistic creativity. What's an example where an artist simply went too far? That's the question we ponder this week, and we invite you to chime in too.
On Musicheads, Mac Wilson and David Campbell also chat with Bill DeVille about new releases from The Flaming Lips, The Heavy and Julian Casablancas.
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Musicheads on The Current from Minnesota Public Radio.
The Current - KCMP 89.3 FM Twin Cities - KMSE 88.7 FM Rochester Facebook friends, if you have not done so yet, you might want to consider signing up for our weekly newsletter, Cross Currents. Event highlights, programming announcements, pre-sale ticket opportunities, and the occasional attempt at humor and sass. Sign up at thecurrent.org.
The Current - KCMP 89.3 FM Twin Cities - KMSE 88.7 FM Rochester Now posted: The Mountain Goats live performance on The Current, featuring 3 amazing songs and a charming chat with Mr. Bill DeVille. Happy listening!
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Mountain Goats leader John Darnielle has earned plenty of critical and popular acclaim for his literate lyrics and homages to American music of ages past. Now, as a trio, the Mountain Goats have returned with their 17th album in 18 years as a band, "The Life of the World to Come."
The Current - KCMP 89.3 FM Twin Cities - KMSE 88.7 FM Rochester This week's featured CD is the newest release from Weezer, "Raditude". Check out Jill Riley's review here, and if you're so inclined, become a member this week and take "Raditude" as your Thank You gift.
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Every Week, we present the CD of the Week with reviews from the staff of 89.3 The Current.
