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Coffee Break: New Covers

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

October 08, 2025

Jesse Welles performed at Farm Aid 40 on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. In 2024, he released a cover of the song 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain' with Matt Quinn from Mt. Joy.
Jesse Welles performed at Farm Aid 40 on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. In 2024, he released a cover of the song 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain' with Matt Quinn from Mt. Joy. Steven Cohen for MPR

This week, we’re encouraging you to become a new member of The Current! Becoming a new member has so many benefits, and one of the best parts is knowing that you are part of the reason the music keeps playing.

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An artist covering a song can introduce it to a new generation, just like your support of The Current can keep public media strong for years to come. Today, let’s create a playlist full of new cover songs!

So, for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what new(ish) cover songs would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Lorde- Take Me to the River
Al Green- Everybody Hurts
Jesse Welles- Have You Ever Seen The Rain feat. Mt. Joy
Pert Near Sandstone- Can't Hardly Wait
Royel Otis- Murder on The Dance Floor

Coffee Break: New Covers