After a 21 year hiatus, 12 Rods has decided to release new music. If We Stayed Alive, is a tight, melodic nostalgia album from the progressive and beloved Minneapolis band.

Every Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. we turn over our airwaves to you for an all-request radio party. Fill out the request form, or give us a call 651 989-4893 and let us know what you want to hear.

Whether it’s a big show at Bayfront Festival Park, a camping trip, or just a daytrip, there are plenty of satisfying ways to fill your time in Duluth.

For The Current’s latest MicroShow, New York singer-songwriter performed new material on Thursday in St. Paul.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs do you want to hear that are from celebrated 7th albums?

In ‘Pledging My Time: Conversations with Bob Dylan Band Members,’ Ray Padgett unearths new stories from Dylan’s time on the road.

It’s a strong week for new songs to debut on the chart as a fresh duet between Beck and Phoenix shows up at No. 20; ‘Devotion’ from Arlo Parks is at No. 19; local rockers Kiss The Tiger debut at No. 6; and Hozier’s latest, ‘Francesca,’ enters the chart at No. 5.

A group of 25 Minnesota musicians have been split into five bands and have two days to write a repertoire of original music to perform.

This week, hear new songs from Olivia Rodrigo, Sampha, and a soundtrack-related track from Charli XCX. Also, dig into the latest from Julian Casablancas’ reassembled band The Voidz, and discover the sounds of Minnesota artist Smellkin Ernesto and Detroit band The Armed.

Throughout Amythyst Kiah’s performance in Minneapolis on Wednesday night, her outright ownership of the roots of Americana music felt particularly powerful.