In anticipation of The Current’s 2026 Scouting Report Poll results, coming April 10, we’ll review the top 10 lists from the prior two years. This community-led poll highlights the best new bands/artists in Minnesota as voted on by active musicians, journalists, venue staff, recording engineers and more. Pictured are just handful of the outstanding artists that’ve been on prior top 10 lists that you’ll hear from on this week’s show.

Playlist

Hour 1: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2026-04-05/19

Hour 2: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2026-04-05/20