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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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Interactive music meeting: Find out our staff's thoughts on the new QOTSA song and share your own!

Theft of the Dial: Kristen Schaal

The best of the in-studios: First Aid Kit, Fitz and the Tantrums and the Lumineers

New music: Icelandic post-rockers Sigur Ros take a dark turn with "Isjaki"

The best of the in-studios: Michael Kiwanuka, Blitzen Trapper and Mates of State

The best of the in-studios: Feist, James Blake and Sonic Youth

First Listen: Iggy & The Stooges, 'Ready To Die'

The best of the in-studios: Sia, Iron & Wine and Brandi Carlile

New Hot: a once-Minneapolitan goes up against two indie heavy-weights

New music: Legendary French house duo Daft Punk's new single "Get Lucky"