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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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Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Father John Misty, 'Chloë and the Next 20th Century'

Mac Wilson • Apr 18, 2022

This album further cements him as one of the 21st century's great songwriters and performers.

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Friday Five: Minnesota music videos to get you singing and dancing

Diane • Apr 15, 2022

New stuff from Lizzo, Cory Wong, Caitlyn Smith, and more.

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The Come-Up: Spring hip-hop anthems from Minnesota artists

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Apr 15, 2022

New heat from Why Khaliq, Ricki Monique, K. Raydio, OKnice, KayCyy, and plenty more.

Graveyard Club - Nowhere

Apr 15, 2022

Today's Song of the Day is "Nowhere" from Graveyard Club’s album, Moonflower, out June 17th. Graveyard Club will be part of the Midwest Music Fest in Winona, Minnesota on Friday, April 29th.

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New music from Lizzo, Maggie Rogers, Built To Spill

Jade • Apr 14, 2022

This week brings new, highly anticipated releases from Lizzo, Maggie Rogers, Built To Spill, Chastity Brown, Jamie xx, and 100 gecs.

Daniel Rossen - Unpeopled Space

Apr 14, 2022

Today's Song of the Day is "Unpeopled Space" from Daniel Rossen’s album, You Belong There, out now. Daniel Rossen will be performing at Icehouse on Friday, April 15th.

Mondo Cozmo - Electrify My Love

Apr 13, 2022

Today's Song of the Day is "Electrify My Love" from Mondo Cozmo’s album, This Is For The Barbarians, out now. Mondo Cozmo will be performing at First Avenue on Saturday, April 16th.

Kevin Devine - How Can I Help You?

Apr 12, 2022

Today's Song of the Day is "How Can I Help You?" from Kevin Devine’s album, Nothing’s Real So Nothing’s Wrong, out now. Kevin Devine will be performing at the 7th Street Entry on Tuesday, April 12th.

News and Interviews

The Masked Singer: Aldous Harding is a chameleonic presence

Sasha Geffen • Apr 11, 2022

Throughout Warm Chris, the New Zealand songwriter pulls off one mask only to reveal another underneath.

Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Wet Leg, 'Wet Leg'

Jill Riley • Apr 11, 2022

The highly anticipated self-titled, full-length debut album from Isle of Wight’s Wet Leg is out now.

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