The Cactus Blossoms took the stage in Dan Patch Park at the Minnesota State Fair on MPR Day as the featured guests of Radio Heartland. Watch the full concert.

First Avenue, JAM, and The Current present Black Pumas at Surly Brewing Festival Field on Friday, June 21.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by artists playing at this year’s Hinterland Music Festival do you want to hear?

Elton John won an Emmy Monday night, securing him a spot in the small group of people who have an EGOT — Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

Promising Twin Cities acts Clare Doyle, she’s green, Barlow, Laamar, ber, REIKI, and L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE took the stage on Friday night.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention “cold” do you want to hear?

Our Album of the Week is Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations by The Vaccines.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by artists playing at First Avenue’s Best New Bands 2023 show?

Originally from Minnesota, the Los Angeles based ill peach visited The Current studio to play songs from their debut album, ‘This Is Not An Exit,’ and to talk with host Ayisha Jaffer.

Bleachers will release their self-titled fourth album on March 8.