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The Current highlights the best in new music and groundbreaking musicians who still inspire with Song of the Day, Album of the Week, The Scouting Report for the best new Minnesota music, March Music Madness, and the year-end Top 89. We also celebrate the past, present, and future of Minnesota music.

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New songs from Blur, Lana Del Rey, Remi Wolf, more

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This week’s new music includes a cut off Blur’s forthcoming album; something old, something new from Lana Del Rey; a new track from the Pretenders; a new song from Australia’s Alex Lahey; and Minnesota-flavored releases from Remi Wolf and from Sylvan Esso.  Read more

SYML - Believer

SYML
Today's Song of the Day is "Believer" from SYML’s album, The Day My Father Died, out now.  Read more

Wednesday - Quarry

Wednesday
Today's Song of the Day is "Quarry" from Wednesday’s album, Rat Saw God, out now. Wednesday will be performing at First Avenue on Wednesday, June 28.  Read more

Album of the Week: Arlo Parks, "My Soft Machine"

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After moving from the UK to LA, Parks felt like anything was possible and grew more comfortable with herself. That quiet confidence glides through a new round of songs that uplift and explore the challenges that come with a lack of chaos.  Read more

Jess Williamson - Hunter

Jess Williamson
Today's Song of the Day is "Hunter" from Jess Williamson’s album, Time Ain’t Accidental, out June 9th. Jess Williamson will be performing at the Turf Club on Saturday, June 3rd.  Read more

Jillian Rae - Barely Breathing

Jillian Rae
Today's Song of the Day is "Barely Breathing" the new single from Jillian Rae, out now. Jillian Rae will be performing at the Green Room in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 15th.  Read more

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