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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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Hear new songs from Metric, Yard Act, Jamila Woods, The Glorious Sons, Mayyadda, and Cherry Glazerr

Jade and Natalia Toledo • Jul 13, 2023

This week hear new music from Metric, Yard Act, Jamila Woods, The Glorious Sons, Mayyadda and Cherry Glazerr.

Darlingside - Eliza I See

Jul 13, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "Eliza I See” from Darlingside’s album, Everything Is Alive, out July 28th. Darlingside will be performing at the Cedar Cultural Center on Friday, October 27th.

Deer Tick - Forgiving Ties

Jul 12, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "Forgiving Ties" from Deer Tick’s album, Emotional Contracts, out now. Deer Tick will be performing at the Fine Line on Wednesday, November 8th.

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Lisa O'Neill: Tiny Desk Concert

Bob Boilen • Jul 11, 2023

The Irish singer brings a plaintive, pensive atmosphere to the Tiny Desk.

Buffalo Nichols - You're Gonna Need Somebody On Your Bond

Jul 10, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "You're Gonna Need Somebody On Your Bond" from Buffalo Nichols’ album, The Fatalist, out September 15th. Buffalo Nichols will be performing at the Turf Club on Saturday, October 7th.

Humbird - Help Me Willie Nelson!

Jul 7, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "Help Me Willie Nelson!" the new single from Humbird, out now. Humbird will be performing at Lutsong Music Festival in Lutsen, MN on Thursday, July 13th.

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New music by Olivia Rodrigo, Sampha, Charli XCX, more

Jade and Natalia Toledo • Jul 6, 2023

This week, hear new songs from Olivia Rodrigo, Sampha, and a soundtrack-related track from Charli XCX. Also, dig into the latest from Julian Casablancas’ reassembled band The Voidz, and discover the sounds of Minnesota artist Smellkin Ernesto and Detroit band The Armed.

Obongjayar - Just Cool

Jul 6, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "Just Cool" the new single from Obongjayar, out now.

Speedy Ortiz - You S02

Jul 5, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "You S02" from Speedy Ortiz’s album, Rabbit Rabbit, out September 1st.

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New songs from the Breeders, Jon Batiste, Lucy Michelle

Jade and Diane • Jun 29, 2023

This week’s new music includes a track from the Breeders that’s been on mothballs for 30 years. We’ve also got new songs from Grammy winners Corinne Bailey Rae, Jon Batiste and Aphex Twin as well as new solo work from Minnesota songwriter Lucy Michelle and Big Thief guitarist Buck Meek.