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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, March Music Madness, and the year-end Top 89. We also celebrate the past, present, and future of Minnesota music.

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Caamp - The Otter

August 16, 2022

Today's Song of the Day is "The Otter" from Caamp’s album, Lavender Days, out now. Read more

Album of the Week: Danger Mouse and Black Thought, 'Cheat Codes'

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August 15, 2022

This is the sort of album that only comes from putting in the time and effort to flow this flawlessly. Read more

Cautious Clay - Puffer

August 15, 2022

Today's Song of the Day is "Puffer” the new single from Cautious Clay, out now. Read more

Megan Thee Stallion (feat. Rico Nasty), 'Scary'

August 12, 2022

On 'Scary,' two of rap's premier smack talkers find a demented glee in menacing those who might otherwise belittle them. Read more

Watchhouse drop surprise ‘Duo’ album

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August 12, 2022

One year after the release of their self-titled album, Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz issue a re-imagined version of ‘Watchhouse’ consisting of two-part arrangements. Read more

Yam Haus - Phoning It In

August 12, 2022

Today's Song of the Day is "Phoning It In" the new single from Yam Haus, out now. Read more

New music from the Killers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, BdotCroc

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August 11, 2022

This week, we’ve got brand-new songs from The Killers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and a collaboration between Moby and Serpentwithfeet. Plus, discover the sounds of Danielle Ponder, Beach Weather and Minnesota artist BdotCroc. Read more

On 'No Rules Sandy,' Sylvan Esso find freedom outside the formula

The songs on Sylvan Esso's new album, No Rules Sandy, don't sound belabored; instead, they hold a weightlessness emphasized by a thematic interest in the present.

August 11, 2022

The duo's fourth album is marked by experimentation and a focus on living in the present moment. Relaxed and unselfconscious, it's a testament to the ease of collaboration between longtime partners. Read more