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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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Prince and George Floyd in "We Didn't Start the Fire" remake

Reed Fischer • Jun 28, 2023

Fall Out Boy release an update to Billy Joel’s No. 1 single with references from 1989 up to the present.

TEKE::TEKE - Doppelganger

Jun 28, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "Doppelganger" from TEKE::TEKE’s album, Hagata, out now.

Nickodemus - La Noche (feat. Antonio Lizana)

Jun 27, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "La Noche feat. Antonio Lizana" from Nickodemus’ album, Soul & Science, out now.

Hiss Golden Messenger - Nu-Grape

Jun 26, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "Nu-Grape" from Hiss Golden Messenger’s album, Jump For Joy, out August 25th. Hiss Golden Messenger will be performing at the Fine Line on Friday, November 3rd.

The Sunny Era - The Start and End We Know

Jun 23, 2023

Today's Song of the Day is "The Start and End We Know" from The Sunny Era’s album, The Sky King, out now.

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Hear new songs by Slowdive, Romy, Olivia Dean, Christine and the Queens, Big Cats, and Beck and Phoenix

Jade and Youa Vang • Jun 22, 2023

Listen to new music from Slowdive, Christine and the Queens, and solo work from The XX’s Romy, as well as collaborations between Olivia Dean and Leon Bridges, and Beck and Phoenix. Plus, hear the latest from Minneapolis producer and composer Big Cats.