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Heart to Gold interview; New music from Tim Sparks, Nina Luna, True Green and more

February 01, 2026

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Minneapolis band Heart to Gold are (L to R) Grant Whiteoak, Jim Kiser, Blake Keuther
Minneapolis band Heart to Gold are (L to R) Grant Whiteoak, Jim Kiser, Blake KeutherJuliet Farmer for MPR

Introducing our Local Artist of the Month for February: Minneapolis alt-punk trio Heart to Gold. The explosive, raw energy of this band’s DIY roots has earned them a cult-like following locally and even globally. The Local Show talked with the trio about their experiences as a band over the last decade, in anticipation of their first-ever headlining show @firstavenue on Feb. 27 and upcoming tour in the US and Japan.

Song Debuts:

“Proud to be From Minnesota” by Tim Sparks

“Wild Mountain Thyme” by Red Thread and Lazerbeak

“All Eyes On The North” by Nina Luna

“BPM” feat. Nastradame by Christian Music

“Italian Lightning” by True Green

Playlist

Hour 1: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2026-02-01/19

Hour 2: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2026-02-01/20

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