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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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DEHD - Bad Love

Sep 20, 2022

Today's Song of the Day is "Bad Love" from DEHD’s album, Blue Skies, out now. DEHD will be performing at the Fine Line on Tuesday, September 20th.

Santigold - Fall First

Sep 19, 2022

Today's Song of the Day is "Fall First" from Santigold’s album, Spirituals, out now. Santigold will be performing at Myth on Tuesday, October 25th.

Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Marcus Mumford, '(self-titled)'

Jade • Sep 16, 2022

A conversation with friend Brandi Carlile convinced the Mumford and Sons frontman that the songs he never expected to share could resonate with others.

Present Company - This Time

Sep 16, 2022

Today's Song of the Day is "This Time" from Present Company’s self-titled album, out now.

Discover Music

New songs by Phoenix, Sampa The Great and more

Jade • Sep 15, 2022

This week’s batch of new music features three amazing collaborations, as well as new sounds from Minnesota, London and New Orleans.

Lambchop - Little Black Boxes

Sep 15, 2022

Today's Song of the Day is "Little Black Boxes" from Lambchop’s album, The Bible, out September 30th. Lambchop will be performing at The Walker Art Center on Friday, September 23rd and Saturday, September 24th.