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  • Andrew BirdAndrew Bird performs in The Current studio
    2012 saw not one but two releases from prolific, Chicago-based indie-pop singer-songwriter Andrew Bird.December 17, 2012
  • All EyesAll Eyes performs in The Current studios
    All Eyes' debut album "Shelf Life" has been in the recording phase for over a year. The quartet has had a mysterious public profile during that time, but the names of the members aren't newcomers to Minnesota. Notably, the band is led by Alicia Wiley, a singer whose previous five albums were done as a solo affair.December 9, 2012
  • Brandon SummersHelio Sequence Perform in The Current studio
    Portland-based rock duo The Helio Sequence have been at it for over a decade, crafting densely sonically textured indie rock and pop and continually honing their nuanced songwriting.December 2, 2012
  • Solid Gold performs in The Current studios
    Four years after their wildly popular debut album, Solid Gold has returned with their follow-up full-length "Eat Your Young." Dark and brooding themes are abound on this effort, the product of a long hiatus and change in pace.December 2, 2012
  • JD McPherson performs in The Current studio
    The third time proves to be the charm as JD McPherson returns to The Current for his third in-studio performance of the year!November 29, 2012
  • Chastity Brown at McNally Smith's Soundbite Series
    As part of McNally Smith's ongoing Soundbite Series, Local Show host David Campbell once again sits down with another musician to dissect their work for an interview and live performance -- this time from the rising Chastity Brown.November 21, 2012
  • Caroline Smith and The Good Night Sleeps Performs at Caravan Du Nord
    For the most recent installment of Caravan du Nord, Jeremy Messersmith and Caroline Smith and The Good Night Sleeps played a sold out show at St. Cloud's historic Paramount Theatre.November 21, 2012
  • Jeremy Messersmith Performs at Caravan Du Nord
    For the most recent installment of Caravan du Nord, Jeremy Messersmith and Caroline Smith and The Good Night Sleeps played a sold out show at St. Cloud's historic Paramount Theatre.November 21, 2012
  • Prissy Clerks performs in The Current studios
    Prissy Clerks won Vita.mn's Are You Local? contest back at the beginning of 2012, and we've been waiting almost a full year for their debut album. Now the quartet is preparing to jump into the spotlight with the release of "Bruise Or Be Bruised."November 18, 2012
  • Field Report performs in The Current studio
    Beards, blue jeans, sweaters and flannel. Field Report came to The Current dressed in the winter uniform of the Midwest.November 16, 2012
  • Lianne La Havas performs in The Current studio
    David Letterman. Conan O'Brien. The Current. That's a killer itinerary of live performances for a single week. Fresh from her Late Show performance last week, English folk and soul singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas performs in The Current studio.November 12, 2012
  • Dan Deacon performs in The Current studios
    If you've ever seen a live Dan Deacon show, you know just how much creative power he has over his audience. As soon as the first note drops, the floor becomes mayhem, turning into a ritualistic affair. Deacon's music invokes a wide variety of emotions, but first and foremost his music elicits uninhibited joy. His process and love for audience participation translates from stage to record, and even with his recent performance for The Current, it's difficult for your body not to pulse with the rhythm.November 12, 2012
  • Matt & Kim record four songs exclusively for The Current
    Brooklyn-based indie dance duo Matt & Kim have been kicking up a thrilling DIY synth-pop racket for seven years now. They recorded a few tracks live exclusively for The Current, including a free download of "Now"!November 7, 2012
  • A.C. Newman performs in The Current studio
    Famous for his work with The New Pornographers, A.C. Newman is making a name for his own name with his solo career. Listen to his in-studio session.November 2, 2012
  • Ben Gibbard records two songs exclusively for The Current
    A native Washingtonian, Ben Gibbard stopped by his hometown public radio station, Seattle's KEXP, to record two exclusive tracks for 89.3 The Current.November 1, 2012

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