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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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MUNA - Dancing On The Wall

Apr 10, 2026

Today’s Song of the Day is “Dancing On The Wall” from MUNA’s album Dancing On The Wall, out May 8.

John-Robert - Did It Just Because

Apr 9, 2026

Today’s Song of the Day is “Did It Just Because” from John-Robert’s upcoming EP Where Do You Wanna Go?, out April 17.

Lambrini Girls - Cult of Celebrity

Apr 8, 2026

Today’s Song of the Day is “Cult of Celebrity” by British punk band Lambrini Girls.

Elder Island - Pink Lemon

Apr 7, 2026

Today’s Song of the Day is “Pink Lemon” from Elder Island’s album Hello Baby Okay, out May 8.

Everlast - Stones

Apr 6, 2026

Today’s Song of the Day is “Stones” from Everlast’s upcoming album Embers to Ashes, his first album in nearly a decade, set to be released in 2026.

Son Little - Whip The Wind

Apr 3, 2026

Today’s Song of the Day is “Whip The Wind” from Son Little’s album Cityfolk, out now.

Mamas Gun - Joy

Apr 2, 2026

Today’s Song of the Day is “Joy” from Mamas Gun’s album DIG!, out April 10.

Kelsey Lu - Running To Pain

Apr 1, 2026

Today’s Song of the Day is “Running To Pain” from Kelsey Lu’s album So Help Me God, out June 12.

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International Transgender Day of Visibility: a playlist of essential artists

Mar 31, 2026

Tuesday, March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrating individuals who are transgender or nonbinary, as well as raising awareness of the discrimination they face. Join The Current on Tuesday as we spotlight essential transgender artists.

Pond - Terrestrials

Mar 31, 2026

Today’s Song of the Day is “Terrestrials” by Australian psychedelic rock band Pond.