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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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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.

Arlo Parks - Get Go

Mar 30, 2026

Today’s Song of the Day is “Get Go” from Arlo Parks’ album Ambiguous Desire, out April 3.

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Robyn on her trolling, playful new album 'Sexistential'

Hazel Cills • Mar 27, 2026

As the trailblazing Swedish star returns with her first album since 2018, she talks through going on IVF and solo parenting, expressing sexuality, and the negotiation of being a self-aware pop star.

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