Hot new music from Ricki Monique, QT? feat. Juice Lord, Tone LaDon, and many more

I don’t know about you but I am a sucker for romance. And who doesn’t need a little love as we get over this last hump of winter? So in the spirit of Valentine’s Day I have dedicated an entire two-hour playlist of The Local Show to love. From sappy to schmaltzy, cute to sentimental, romantic to heartbreaking, Minnesota artists have you covered.

Ber hasn’t even played her first show yet, and already she’s winning fans around the world.

On Thursday, February 10, The Current is looking back at the music of the aughts. Here are some of The Current staff members’ personal memories from the decade.

Chopped vocals, pirouetting piano, booming bass, delicate reverb, peaceful singing and more sounds of the season from ten Minnesota artists you need to know about.

Diane highlights The Current's album of the week "LP3" by Hippo Campus. Hear music from Scrunchies, who announced an album drop this April. We'll also feature new songs from Mason Jennings, Ricki Monique, Mac Irv, KKTheInfamou$, The Orange Goodness and much more.

Gary Hines speaks on reparations and Sounds of Blackness’s recent NCAAP Image Award nomination.

As you look for Twin Cities eateries to patronize this season, here are eight places currently nourishing body, mind, and conscience.

“Two of the most important artists in my life [are] Charles Schulz and Prince,” Naeem says, ahead of a performance as part of The Great Northern. His forthcoming EP, “How Can We Lose When We're So Sincere?,” includes a rare Prince cover.

We’re pleased to premiere a new rendition of John Mark Nelson’s “Bright.”