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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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Turn Turn Turn - Dopamine Blues

Jan 13, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "Dopamine Blues" from Turn Turn Turn’s album, New Rays From An Old Sun, out January 27th. Turn Turn Turn will be performing at the Dakota on Friday, January 20th.

Radio Heartland®

Listen to new song by Iris DeMent, 'Workin' on a World'

Ann Powers • Jan 12, 2023

DeMent contemplates her powerlessness in the face of her own mortality — she won't be around to see the changes today's climate activism might accomplish.

Discover Music

New songs by New Pornographers, Belle & Sebastian, PiL

Jade • Jan 12, 2023

Hear the latest releases from the New Pornographers, Belle and Sebastian, Public Image Ltd and Altin Gün while discovering the music of artists Black Belt Eagle Scout and Libianca.

CIVIC - Blood Rushes

Jan 12, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "Blood Rushes" from CIVIC’s album, Taken By Force, out February 10th.

Piglet - It Isn't Fair

Jan 11, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "it isn’t fair" from piglet’s album, seven songs, out now.

The Scouting Report

10 Minnesota musicians to hear and share in January

Diane, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Jan 10, 2023

The Scouting Report’s first edition of 2023 invites you to check out new music from Minnesota musicians, including Libianca, MAKR AN ERIS, Loser Magnet, and more.