New Hot

New Hothttps://www.thecurrent.org/programs/new-hoten-usTue, 19 Oct 2021 03:49:53 -0500Final episode of New Hothttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/12/16/new-hot-final-episode?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/12/16/new-hot-final-episodeFri, 16 Dec 2022 11:59:00 -0600

It’s the final episode of New Hot. Listen to hear a roundup of New Hot’s list of the songs that crafted the sound of 2022. From the best debut singles of the year to album cuts from artists defining the future of pop culture, you’ll hear music artists in your community and across the globe, as we recap New Hot’s favorite songs of 2022.

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David Safar — David Safar
Sara Fish for MPR

]]>Staff members' year-end picks, part 2 of 2https://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/12/09/new-hot-staff-members-yearend-picks-part-2-of-2?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/12/09/new-hot-staff-members-yearend-picks-part-2-of-2Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:59:00 -0600

This week, it’s part two of the annual year-end staff picks edition of New Hot. Listen to hear from the people behind the scenes at The Current as they share their favorite songs of the year and start building your year-end list by casting your vote for the Top 89, the poll is open now.

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]]>Staff members' year-end picks, part 1 of 2https://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/12/02/new-hot-staff-members-year-end-picks-part-1-of-2?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/12/02/new-hot-staff-members-year-end-picks-part-1-of-2Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:59:00 -0600

This week, it’s part one of the annual year-end staff picks edition of New Hot. Listen to hear from the people behind the scenes at The Current as they share their favorite songs of the year, and start building your year-end list to vote for the Top 89 poll that opens on Monday at thecurrent.org.

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]]>The Current announces final New Hot showshttps://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2022/11/22/the-current-announces-final-new-hot-shows?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2022/11/22/the-current-announces-final-new-hot-showsTue, 22 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0600

The best ideas come from “try-its,” which is how New Hot became a recurring program on The Current more than a decade ago. It has been a privilege to share thousands of new tracks with you on The Current and amplify artists who are without a platform. After more than 500 episodes of New Hot, we're sunsetting the program. This change shifts our focus to new ways to help you discover music.

Fun fact: New Hot was named after a music category in our library — think of it as a section of your record collection — and was never meant to be a weekly show. When the program started airing weekly, new albums came out on Tuesdays. Each Monday show was centered around new full-length releases. Today, new album releases have moved to Fridays and new singles drop on a daily basis. As the industry has evolved, the spirit of New Hot has expanded to other parts of The Current. Our dedication to bringing you the newest tracks of the week continues with daily additions to our playlist, new services like Carbon Sound, and our newest weekly feature, "Music You Should Know."

I offer my sincere gratitude to everyone who has listened over the years, reached out to share their love and curiosity of new music, and the heartfelt emails that fuel our purpose as an independent source for connecting with artists and community.

Thanks to all the members of MPR for making ambitious programming possible on The Current. The final episode of New Hot will air at 10 p.m. on Friday, December 16, with a celebration of the best releases of 2022.

Yours truly,

-David Safar

Managing Director, and Host of New Hot

]]>Holiday gift guidehttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/11/18/new-hot-holiday-gift-guide?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/11/18/new-hot-holiday-gift-guideFri, 18 Nov 2022 11:59:00 -0600

As the snow falls across our great region, it’s time to start making your list and checking it twice in anticipation of the holiday season. This week’s episode of New Hot is your holiday gift guide for every music lover on your list. From the best albums of the year, artists you discovered, reissues, and some surprise recommendations, it’s The Current’s new music gift guide.

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]]>Must-see shows for the rest of 2022https://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/11/11/new-hot-must-see-shows-for-the-rest-of-2022?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/11/11/new-hot-must-see-shows-for-the-rest-of-2022Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:59:00 -0600

Tune in this week for a preview of the must-see tours of the rest of 2022. Pull up your calendar and follow the playlist to make your plans to see local artists playing rooms big and small, to new names making their Twin Cities debut this season.

Plus, catch up on the newest songs on The Current from Samia, Local Natives, Genesis Owusu, and Iggy Pop.

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A shirtless man dances under stage lights — Iggy Pop
Vincent Guignet

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Samia_SaraFish_092521_8 — Samia performing at the Fine Line in Minneapolis in 2021.
Sara Fish for MPR

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Local Natives - press photo — Southern California band Local Natives
Bryan Sheffield

]]>Phoenix, First Aid Kit, Special Interest, SZA, Andrew Bird, White Reaperhttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/11/04/new-hot-phoenix-first-aid-kit-special-interest-sza-andrew-bird-white-reaper?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/11/04/new-hot-phoenix-first-aid-kit-special-interest-sza-andrew-bird-white-reaperFri, 04 Nov 2022 11:59:00 -0500

Listen to New Hot as we showcase the best new album releases of the week, including: French Electro Rock mainstay, Phoenix, with their seventh studio album; Swedish Folk duo, First Aid Kit’s release the highly anticipated “Palomino”; and New Orleans no-wave punks, Special Interest.

Plus, catch up on the newest songs of the week, from SZA, Andrew Bird, and White Reaper.

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Five guys pose on and around a car for a portrait — Louisville, Ky., rock band White Reaper. Their new album, 'Asking for a Ride,' will be released January 27, 2023, on Elektra Entertainment.
Jimmy Fontaine

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Two women embrace on the seashore in a sort of yin-yang pose — First Aid Kit, 'Palomino'
Columbia Records

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Four people pose together for a studio portrait — Special Interest are a New Orleans-based punk/dance band.
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]]>Genesis Owusu, Jean Dawson, Beach Weather, NxWorries, Caroline Polachekhttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/10/28/new-hot-genesis-owusu-jean-dawson-beach-weather-nxworries-caroline-polachek?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/10/28/new-hot-genesis-owusu-jean-dawson-beach-weather-nxworries-caroline-polachekFri, 28 Oct 2022 11:59:00 -0500

This week on New Hot, learn about the newest songs you’re hearing on The Current, plus the most anticipated new albums of the week, including Ghanaian-Australian songwriter, Genesis Owusu, experimental pop sounds from Jean Dawson, alt-trio Beach Weather, Anderson Paak’s group NxWorries, and the stunning new single from Caroline Polacheck.

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A woman holds her hands up with a cat's cradle in front of her face — Caroline Polachek
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A man in a flannel shirt interacts with a deer — Jean Dawson, 'Pirate Radio'
Nico Dawson

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Three guys standing together outdoors for a portrait — Beach Weather are a three-piece American band formed in 2015, featuring Nick Santino, Austin Scates, and Reeve Powers.
Kirsten Barnett

]]>Alvvays, Sorry, Broken Bells and morehttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/10/07/new-hot-alvvays-sorry-broken-bells-and-more?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/10/07/new-hot-alvvays-sorry-broken-bells-and-moreFri, 07 Oct 2022 11:59:00 -0500

This week on the show, hear the best releases of the week from Alvvays, Sorry, Broken Bells, Caribou, Disq, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Indigo Sparke, and Bonny Light Horseman.

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Three people standing in a hallway with artwork on the walls — Anaïs Mitchell, Josh Kaufman, and Eric D. Johnson first convened as Bonny Light Horseman in 2018.
D. James Goodwin

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Five people sitting together on a sofa — Sorry are an English indie rock band from North London, comprising Asha Lorenz, Louis O'Bryen, Lincoln Barrett, Campbell Baum and Marco Pini.
Iris Luz

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Side-by-side portraits of two men — Broken Bells, the musical partnership of Brian Burton (Danger Mouse) and James Mercer (The Shins) are back with the first song from their third full-length album, Into The Blue, coming soon via AWAL.
Shervin Lainez & Nikki Fenix

]]>Margo Price, Blood Orange, Alvvays, Freddie Gibbs, Kenny Beatshttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/09/30/margo-price-blood-orange-alvvays-freddie-gibbs-kenny-beats?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/09/30/margo-price-blood-orange-alvvays-freddie-gibbs-kenny-beatsFri, 30 Sep 2022 11:59:50 -0500

Listen this week to New Hot to hear the newest songs on The Current, including Margo Price, Blood Orange, and Alvvays. Plus, catch up on albums out this week from Björk, Freddie Gibbs, Kenny Beats, PIXIES and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

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Three people stand together in front of a curtain, all wearing sunglasses — Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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Blood Orange, aka Dev Hynes — Producer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter and vocalist Devonté Hynes, aka Blood Orange
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Five people standing together in a courtyard — Alvvays are L to R: Abbey Blackwell, Sheridan Riley, Molly Rankin, Alec O’Hanley, Kerri MacLellan
Eleanor Petry

]]>Summer's Besthttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/09/23/new-hot-best-of-summer?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/09/23/new-hot-best-of-summerFri, 23 Sep 2022 11:59:48 -0500

For the final week of summer, New Hot brings you a recap of the best releases of the season. Tune in to hear the best releases of the past 3 months including some of the biggest albums of the year, summer jams, and songs that flew under the radar.

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]]>Anticipated albums of late 2022; Danielle Ponder; John Legend; Björkhttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/09/16/new-hot-anticipated-albums-of-late-2022-danielle-ponder-john-legend-bjrk?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/09/16/new-hot-anticipated-albums-of-late-2022-danielle-ponder-john-legend-bjrkFri, 16 Sep 2022 11:59:00 -0500

The first official day of fall is around the corner, so for this week’s episode of New Hot, we’ll hear previews of the most anticipated releases of the final months of the year. Plus, discover new music from the critically acclaimed newest artist to know, Danielle Ponder; hear tracks from the latest John Legend album; and a new single from Björk.

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A handsome, shirtless man poses with his hands folded — John Legend's new album, 'Legend', featuring the singles, 'Dope' and 'Honey' (ft. Muni Long), released on Sept. 9, 2022.
Republic Records

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A woman in a sort of Amphitrite costume, ostensibly under the sea ?? — Artwork for Björk's 2022 single, 'Atopos.'
One Little Independent Records

]]>Best September releases, part 2https://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/09/09/new-hot-best-september-releases-part-2?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/09/09/new-hot-best-september-releases-part-2Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:59:00 -0500

This Friday on the show, it’s part two of the best September releases, including: the Yeah Yeah Yeahs first album in 9 years; Pixies return to form with Doggerel; and a New Hot favorite from The Comet is Coming.

Plus, ODESZA take over the show with an hour of music ahead of their two night stand in Minneapolis. Tune in, turn it up, and dance to ODESZA’s “No Sleep Mix.”

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Three men standing in a bright projection — London band The Comet Is Coming
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Three people stand together in front of a curtain, all wearing sunglasses — Yeah Yeah Yeahs
courtesy Secretly Canadian

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Four people stand together for a studio portrait — Pixies, left to right: David Lovering, Black Francis, Paz Lenchantin, Joey Santiago.
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]]>A look ahead to September's most anticipated albumshttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/08/26/new-hot-a-look-ahead-to-septembers-most-anticipated-albums?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/08/26/new-hot-a-look-ahead-to-septembers-most-anticipated-albumsFri, 26 Aug 2022 11:59:52 -0500

For the final Friday of the month, New Hot takes a look ahead with a preview of the most anticipated albums out this September from Built to Spill, Sudan Archives, Lissie, Santigold, Marcus Mumford, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and more.

Plus catch on the newest singles of the week including Bon Iver featured on the newest music from The National.

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A man sings and plays guitar and a woman plays piano — Jenn Wasner and Justin Vernon of Bon Iver perform on stage during the 2019 New Yorker Festival on October 13, 2019 in New York City.
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Under palm trees in Los Angeles, a woman reaches out her hand — Sudan Archives’s second album 'Natural Brown Prom Queen' will be released September 9, 2022, on Stones Throw.
Edwige Henson

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A woman standing by a bunch of washing on the line on a windy day — Lissie's album 'Carving Canyons' releases Sept. 16, 2022.
courtesy Red Light Management

]]>The best songs flying under the radar this summerhttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/08/19/new-hot-the-best-songs-flying-under-the-radar-this-summer?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/08/19/new-hot-the-best-songs-flying-under-the-radar-this-summerFri, 19 Aug 2022 11:59:48 -0500

Listen this week for the best songs flying under the radar this summer, including Ravyn Lenae, Alex the Astronaut, Danielle Ponder, and S.G. Goodman.

Plus, we’ll dig into new albums out this week from The Mountain Goats, Röyksopp, and Hot Chip.

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Hot Chip press photo — Hot Chip
Pooneh Ghana

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A person with a guitar sitting outdoors near trees and shrubs — Alex The Astronaut is a Sydney-based singer, songwriter and storyteller.
Jess Gleeson

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A woman poses for a studio portrait — Danielle Ponder is a soul singer from Rochester, N.Y.
courtesy the artist

]]>The 1975; Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin; Dora Jar; Danger Mouse & Black Thought; Kiwi Jr.; Sylvan Essohttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/08/12/the-1975-vieux-farka-tour-khruangbin-dora-jar-danger-mouse-black-thought-kiwi-jr-sylvan-esso?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/08/12/the-1975-vieux-farka-tour-khruangbin-dora-jar-danger-mouse-black-thought-kiwi-jr-sylvan-essoFri, 12 Aug 2022 11:59:17 -0500

Listen this week to hear new singles from England’s The 1975, a collaboration between Khruangbin and Vieux Farka Touré, and discover the joyful indie-pop voice of Dora Jar.

Plus, hear tracks from new albums out this week from Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Kiwi Jr., and Sylvan Esso.

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Two people standing by a pedestrian-crossing button — Nick Sanborn and Amelia Meath of Sylvan Esso
Brian Karlsson

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Portraits of four people — Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin
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A woman smiles and holds a smartphone while performing onstage — NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 18: Dora Jar performs onstage during the Billie Eilish "Happier Than Ever" Tour at Madison Square Garden on February 18, 2022 in New York City.
Mike Coppola/Getty Images

]]>Danger Mouse & Black Thought; Weezer; Laska; Gully Boys; summer albums https://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/08/05/new-hot-danger-mouse-black-thought-weezer-laska-gully-boys-summer-albums?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/08/05/new-hot-danger-mouse-black-thought-weezer-laska-gully-boys-summer-albumsFri, 05 Aug 2022 11:59:21 -0500

Listen this week to discover the newest songs on The Current from music from the collaborative album by Danger Mouse and Black Thought, catch up on the latest seasonal release from Weezer, and hear new local tracks from Laska and Gully Boys.

Plus, learn about the best albums of the summer you might have missed!

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Four people pose together on the grass in a park — Gully Boys
Jorge Farias

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Four men in the control room of a recording studio — Weezer
courtesy Atlantic Records

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Three women stand together in front of a glass-block window — Hannah, Mookie, and Bex Morton of the band LASKA.
courtesy the artists

]]>DISQ; Hot Chip; Rosa Linn; Muse; Working Mens Clubhttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/07/29/disq-hot-chip-rosa-linn-muse-working-mens-club?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/07/29/disq-hot-chip-rosa-linn-muse-working-mens-clubFri, 29 Jul 2022 03:40:00 -0500

Listen to New Hot to discover new music from Wisconsin rockers DISQ; Armenian songwrirter Rosa Linn; and U.K. synthpop act Working Mens Club. Plus, preview albums by Hot Chip, Muse, and Maggie Rogers.

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A woman in a comfy sweater poses for a portrait — Singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers
courtesy Mick Management

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A woman in a fuzzy jacket poses for a portrait — Rosa Linn is an Armenian singer and producer.
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Four people pose together for a group portrait — Working Men's Club
Lillie Eiger

]]>Marcus Mumford (solo); Margaret Glaspy; Silversun Pickups; ODESZA; Spill Tabhttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/07/22/marcus-mumford-solo-margaret-glaspy-silversun-pickups-odesza-spill-tab?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/07/22/marcus-mumford-solo-margaret-glaspy-silversun-pickups-odesza-spill-tabFri, 22 Jul 2022 11:59:00 -0500

This week’s show features Marcus Mumford's first solo release, new Silversun Pickups, Margaret Glaspy, and ODESZA. Plus, discover the sounds of spill tab.

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A woman standing outdoors in Los Angeles — spill tab – aka Claire Chicha – is a Los Angeles-based, French-Korean artist who brings dark, French introspection to her bedroom pop.
Jade Sadler

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Four people gather in a studio for a portrait — Silversun Pickups
Claire Marie Vogel

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A woman in an elegant dress sits at a table — Margaret Glaspy
Josh Goleman

]]>Alvvays, First Aid Kit, Ondara, The 1975, Lizzo https://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/07/15/new-hot-alvvays-first-aid-kit-ondara-the-1975-lizzo?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/07/15/new-hot-alvvays-first-aid-kit-ondara-the-1975-lizzoFri, 15 Jul 2022 11:59:09 -0500

Listen this week to hear the newest songs on The Current including Canadian indie rockers, Alvvays, Swedish siblings First Aid Kit, Minnesota’s own Ondara, and The 1975 return with a new, sound-stretching British rock brand.

Plus, we’ll dig into the new album out this week from Lizzo.

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Lizzo, 'Special' — Lizzo, 'Special'
Atlantic Records

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Two women stand in front of body of water — Johana and Klara Soderberg of First Aid Kit
Olof Grind

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A man wrapped in newspaper and fabric — The namesake behind Ondara's new album is The Spanish Villager—a mysterious character with a potent message who has proven to be a versatile guy: he’s the subject of a short story Ondara wrote and turned into a graphic novel, and now a new album.
Nate Ryan

]]>The 1975, Sky Ferreira, Rina Sawayama, Killer Mike, The Prodigy, Viagra Boys, Metrichttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/07/08/new-hot-the-1975-sky-ferreira-rina-sawayama-killer-mike-the-prodigy-viagra-boys-metric?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/07/08/new-hot-the-1975-sky-ferreira-rina-sawayama-killer-mike-the-prodigy-viagra-boys-metricFri, 08 Jul 2022 11:59:59 -0500

This week on the show, discover new singles from The 1975, Sky Ferreira, Rina Sawayama, and Killer Mike’s first solo release in 10 years. Hear The Prodigy remixed to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the landmark album, “The Fat of the Land,” plus discover new albums out this week from Swedish post punk rockers Viagra Boys, and Metric.

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Metric press photo 2022 — Metric
Justin Broadbent

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A woman with long hair poses for a portrait — Sky Ferreira
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A woman in a wrapped dress poses for a photo under tree branches — Rina Sawayama
courtesy Wasserman Music

]]>Muna, Regina Spektor, Martin Courtney, Soccer Mommy and morehttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/06/24/new-hot-muna-regina-spektor-martin-courtney-soccer-mommy-and-more?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/06/24/new-hot-muna-regina-spektor-martin-courtney-soccer-mommy-and-moreFri, 24 Jun 2022 11:59:00 -0500

This week, hear new albums out on Friday from Muna, Martin Courtney, Regina Spektor and Soccer Mommy.

Plus, discover the newest singles of the week from Gorillaz, Beyoncé, and Trampled By Turtles.

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2018-08-25 Music on a Stick: Trampled by Turtles, Lord Huron, Lissie — Trampled by Turtles performing at Music on a Stick at the Minnesota State Fair in 2018.
Darin Kamnetz for MPR

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A man in a buttoned shirt stands by a window — Martin Courtney
Shawn Brackbill

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A woman seated at a piano in a recording studio — Regina Spektor
courtesy Warner Records

]]>Best albums of 2022 so far plus new Perfume Genius, Foals, TV Priest, Lizzo and morehttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/06/17/new-hot-best-albums-of-2022-so-far-plus-new-perfume-genius-foals-tv-priest-lizzo-and-more?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/06/17/new-hot-best-albums-of-2022-so-far-plus-new-perfume-genius-foals-tv-priest-lizzo-and-moreFri, 17 Jun 2022 11:59:58 -0500

This week on the show, we will continue our review of the best albums of 2022 so far. Plus, check out the new album releases of the week, including music from Perfume Genius. Hercules and Love Affair deliver a surprise album. From across the pond you'll hear Foals and TV Priest, plus the new album from Lizzo.

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Two children standing by the seaside looking out on the water — TV Priest, 'My Other People' released June 17, 2022.
Edward Thompson/Sub Pop Records

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A catlike portrait drawn in cake icing on glass — Perfume Genius, 'Ugly Season'
Matador Records

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A shrouded stone outcropping on a vast moor — Hercules & Love Affair, 'In Amber'
BMG Rights Management GmbH

]]>Best of 2022 (So Far)https://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/06/10/new-hot-best-of-2022-so-far?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/06/10/new-hot-best-of-2022-so-farFri, 10 Jun 2022 11:59:48 -0500

This week, listen to a review of the best new music of the year, so far. The Current’s mid-year review has the 50 best songs of 2022. Learn what made the list including music from Mitski, Bartees Strange, Charlie XCX and more.

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A portrait of a woman with a bouffant hairstyle — Charli XCX
Emily Lipson

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Mitski performs at the Palace Theatre — Mitski performs at the Palace Theatre.
Sara Fish for MPR

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A man in a multi-textured cardigan plays an electric guitar — Bartees Strange, "Heavy Heart" single
4AD

]]>Phoenix, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Maggie Rogers, Laska, Joe Rainey, Angel Olsen and morehttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/06/03/new-hot-phoenix-yeah-yeah-yeahs-maggie-rogers-laska-joe-rainey-angel-olsen-and-more?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/06/03/new-hot-phoenix-yeah-yeah-yeahs-maggie-rogers-laska-joe-rainey-angel-olsen-and-moreFri, 03 Jun 2022 11:59:00 -0500

This week on New Hot, hear the newest songs on The Current from Phoenix, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Maggie Rogers. Discover local sounds from LASKA and Joe Rainey, plus catch up on albums out this week from Angel Olsen, Andrew Bird and Poliça.

New Hot is supported by the Saint Anthony Park Arts Festival.

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Mid West Music Fest 2022 — Polica perform on Saturday, April 30, at Mid West Music Fest in Winona, Minnesota.
Darin Kamnetz for MPR

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Three people stand together in front of a curtain, all wearing sunglasses — Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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A woman in a comfy sweater poses for a portrait — Singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers
courtesy Mick Management

]]>Santigold, SOAK, Weird Nightmare, Kendrick Lamar, Luciushttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/05/20/new-hot-santigold-soak-weird-nightmare-kendrick-lamar-lucius?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/05/20/new-hot-santigold-soak-weird-nightmare-kendrick-lamar-luciusFri, 20 May 2022 11:59:00 -0500

This week on the program, we’ll hear new Santigold, SOAK, Weird Nightmare and Kendrick Lamar, plus we’ll shine a spotlight on Lucius, who play at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Saturday night.

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Two women wearing feathery dance outfits — Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius
Max Wagner

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SOAK press image — SOAK is singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson.
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A man swinging a guitar like a baseball bat — Weird Nightmare is the new project from METZ guitarist and singer Alex Edkins.
Ryan Thompson

]]>Turnstile, Kevin Morby, Florence + the Machine, Kendrick Lamarhttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/05/13/new-hot-turnstile-kevin-morby-florence-the-machine-kendrick-lamar?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/05/13/new-hot-turnstile-kevin-morby-florence-the-machine-kendrick-lamarFri, 13 May 2022 11:59:00 -0500

This week on New Hot, hear new music from Turnstile, Kevin Morby, Florence + The Machine, Kendrick Lamar and more.

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Kendrick Lamar portrait — Kendrick Lamar
courtesy the artist

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A man in a fringe jacket standing on a hillside in southern California — Kevin Morby's new album, "This Is A Photograph," releases May 13, 2022, on Dead Oceans.
Chantal Anderson

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A woman in formal Victorian clothing reclines on a chaise longue — Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine
Autumn de Wilde

]]>Metric, Wilco, Plato III, Belle and Sebastian, Sharon Van Etten, Arcade Firehttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/05/06/new-hot-metric-wilco-plato-iii-belle-and-sebastian-sharon-van-etten-arcade-fire?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/05/06/new-hot-metric-wilco-plato-iii-belle-and-sebastian-sharon-van-etten-arcade-fireFri, 06 May 2022 11:59:12 -0500

This week on New Hot, catch up on the newest songs on The Current from Metric, Wilco, and discover Texas rapper, Plato III.

Plus, get a rundown of albums out this week including Belle and Sebastian, Sharon Van Etten, and the highly anticipated new release from Arcade Fire.

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Five people crouching in the entry of a building with windows papered over — Arcade Fire
Maria Jose Govea

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Members of Wilco gather on an outdoor staircase — Wilco at ACL induction in Austin, Texas.
Charles L. Harris

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A man standing in tall grass outside an abandoned manufactured home — Plato III is the moniker of hip-hop musician Ryan Silva, who grew up in Abilene, Texas.
Margaret Martinez

]]>Hot Chip, Neko Case, Arcade Fire, Willie Nelson, The Head and the Heart, Toro Y Moihttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/04/29/new-hot-hot-chip-neko-case-arcade-fire-willie-nelson-the-head-and-the-heart-toro-y-moi?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/04/29/new-hot-hot-chip-neko-case-arcade-fire-willie-nelson-the-head-and-the-heart-toro-y-moiFri, 29 Apr 2022 11:59:00 -0500

This week on the show, discover the newest songs on The Current from Hot Chip, Neko Case, and Arcade Fire.

Plus, new albums out this Friday include Willie Nelson’s 72nd studio release, The Head and The Heart’s fifth studio album, and Toro y Moi's seventh studio album, "Mahal."

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A man in a bucket hat, sunglasses and scarf stands outdoors on a sunny day — Chaz Bear, aka Toro Y Moi
courtesy Brilliant Corners Artist Management

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Expressionist painting of a hand with various figures within — Hot Chip's album, "Freakout/Release," drops August 19, 2022.
Domino Recording Company

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A woman stands in the corner of a concrete-walled room — Neko Case
Ebru Yildiz

]]>Bonnie Raitt; Pusha T; Fontaines D.C.; King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard; Lizzo; The Regrettes; Oliver Simhttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/04/22/new-hot-bonnie-raitt-pusha-t-fontaines-dc-king-gizzard-lizzo-the-regrettes-oliver-sim?apphttps://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2022/04/22/new-hot-bonnie-raitt-pusha-t-fontaines-dc-king-gizzard-lizzo-the-regrettes-oliver-simFri, 22 Apr 2022 11:59:00 -0500

This week on the show discover new albums out this week from Bonnie Raitt, Pusha T, Fontaines D.C., and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.

Plus, catch up on the newest music on The Current with singles from Lizzo, The Regrettes, and Oliver Sim of The xx’s debut solo track.

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The xx perform in The Current studio — Oliver Sim of The xx in The Current studio in 2017.
Nate Ryan | MPR

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Pusha T - It's Almost Dry — Pusha T, 'It's Almost Dry'
Getting Out Our Dreams Inc. (G.O.O.D.) Music / IDJ

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A deer standing in the hallway of a home — Fontaines D.C.'s 2022 album, 'Skinty Fia,' the title of which is an Irish phrase which translates to English as “the damnation of the deer” and the album’s cover art features a deer, plucked from its natural habitat and deposited in the hallway of a home, illuminated by an artificial red glow.
Partisan Records

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