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Coffee Break: Alan Sparhawk Universe

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

December 04, 2025

On Friday, May 30, 2025, Sub Pop Records will release "With Trampled by Turtles," the sophomore solo effort from Alan Sparhawk of Low.
On Friday, May 30, 2025, Sub Pop Records will release "With Trampled by Turtles," the sophomore solo effort from Alan Sparhawk of Low. Alexa Viscius

Duluth musician Alan Sparhawk is The Current’s Local Artist of the Month for December! Sparhawk’s decades long career includes his long tenure as the frontman for the band Low, projects like Black Eyed Snakes, solo work, his recent team up with fellow Duluth band Trampled By Turtles, and more!

Let’s celebrate this prolific musician by creating a playlist of just some of his work.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Alan Sparhawk would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Mavis Staples - Holy Ghost

Retribution Gospel Choir - Hide It Away

Low - Days Like These

Robert Plant - Silver Rider

Black-Eyed Snakes - Walkin’ Talkin’ Blues

Alan Sparhawk - Can U Hear