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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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Robert Plant: Tiny Desk Concert

Robin Hilton • Nov 21, 2025

Robert Plant's voice has only gotten better with age. In this beautiful set, Plant and his band cover Low, Moby Grape, Martha Scanlan and interpret traditional songs.

Niia - Throw My Head Out The Window

Nov 21, 2025

Today’s Song of the Day is “Throw My Head Out The Window” from Niia’s album V, out now.

The Womack Sisters - I Just Don't Want You (To Say Goodbye)

Nov 20, 2025

Today’s Song of the Day is “I Just Don't Want You (To Say Goodbye)” by The Womack Sisters.

Harvey Sutherland - Body Language (feat. Julian Hamilton)

Nov 19, 2025

Today’s Song of the Day is “Body Language (feat. Julian Hamilton)” from Harvey Sutherland’s album Debt, out now.

Demae - Don't Play the Fool

Nov 18, 2025

Today’s Song of the Day is “Don't Play the Fool” from Demae’s album Deep Dive, out now.

Danny Brown – Copycats (feat. underscores)

Nov 17, 2025

Today’s Song of the Day comes from Danny Brown’s latest album, ‘Stardust,’ out now on Warp Records.

Madison Cunningham – Break The Jaw

Nov 14, 2025

Today’s Song of the Day comes from ‘Ace,’ Grammy-winner Madison Cunningham’s third record for Verve Forecast.

Whitney – Won't You Speak Your Mind

Nov 13, 2025

Today’s Song of the Day comes from ‘Small Talk,’ the fourth album from Chicago band Whitney.

The Beths – Straight Line Was a Lie

Nov 12, 2025

Today’s Song of the Day is the title track from The Beths’ new album, Straight Line Was a Lie, out now.

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There's a new generation of folk protest singers on TikTok

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 11, 2025

Amid a 24-hour news cycle and personalized algorithms, a wave of young artists are reviving bold, plainspoken protest music that cuts through the noise.