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Interview with Motion City Soundtrack, Conrad Sverkerson tribute, and more

by Diane

October 05, 2025

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Motion City Soundtrack (left to right): Jesse Johnson, Tony Thaxton, Justin Courtney Pierre, Joshua Cain, and Matthew Taylor
Motion City Soundtrack (left to right): Jesse Johnson, Tony Thaxton, Justin Courtney Pierre, Joshua Cain, and Matthew TaylorDarin Kamnetz for MPR

Introducing our October Artist of the Month — Motion City Soundtrack. The renowned 30-year-old rock band just released their first album in 10 years, and 7th overall – The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World. Interview airs at 8pm.

We also honor First Avenue stage manager Conrad Sverkerson, featuring an interview clip of him paying homage to Mimi Parker of Low in 2022.

Additionally, catch new releases from David Huckfelt, Mother Soki, Black Market Brass x Obi Original, High School For Recording Arts, and more.

Song Debuts:

“YNWTFWA” by Motion City Soundtrack

“And We’re Back On The Ground” by High School For Recording Arts”

“If I Do My Own” by Black Market Brass and Obi Original

“Sliver” by Mother Soki

“Anything” by David Huckfelt

“Sink” by INAWORD

Playlist

https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2025-10-05

Stay up to date with new local releases on our Spotify playlist!

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This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.