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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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Playlist: The music of Latinx History Month

Natalia Mendez and Natalia Toledo • Sep 15, 2023

This deep, curated playlist — featuring picks from Minnesota musicians, DJs, and more — spans style, feeling, and genre.

Lady Midnight - All of My Life

Sep 15, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "All of My Life" from Lady Midnight’s album, Pursuit & The Elusive, out October 27th. Lady Midnight will be performing at Green Room on Saturday, October 28th.

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Hear new songs from Vagabon, Big Thief, Semisonic, SHY FX, The Moss, and rosie

Jade • Sep 14, 2023

Hear new songs from Vagabon, Big Thief, Semisonic, SHY FX, The Moss, and rosie

kenzie - anatomy

Sep 14, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "anatomy" the new single from kenzie, out now.

ford. - In Motion feat. A Beacon School

Sep 13, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "In Motion feat. A Beacon School" from ford.’s album, Guiding Hand, out now.

Squirrel Flower - Alley Light

Sep 12, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "Alley Light" from Squirrel Flower’s album, Tomorrow’s Fire, out October 13th. Squirrel Flower will be performing at the 7th Street Entry on Saturday, January 20th.

High Vis - Fever Dream

Sep 11, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "Fever Dream" from High Vis’ album, Blending, out September 30th.

Durry - TKO

Sep 8, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "TKO" from Durry’s album, Suburban Legend, out September 8th. Durry will be performing at First Ave on Saturday, December 16th.

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Hear new music from Lauren Mayberry, Low Cut Connie, The Rolling Stones, Jaki Blue, Griff and She's In Parties

Jade and Natalia Toledo • Sep 7, 2023

This week hear new music from Lauren Mayberry, Low Cut Connie, The Rolling Stones, local up and coming artist Jaki Blue, Griff and She's In Parties

Ratboys - Morning Zoo

Sep 7, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "Morning Zoo" from Ratboys’ album, The Window, out now. Ratboys will be performing at the Turf Club on Friday, October 6th.