Hear soul and pop music from new and upcoming artists AUTUMN and Allie McIntosh. Hear legendary musician Tina Schlieske sing jazz. Explore depths of underground electronica with TML. And then cross over into explosive rock music with Heart to Gold. Host Diane will also highlight the best live and local concerts to see in your neighborhood – that includes indie pop artists Raffaella and Miloe and rock band Run Westy Run.

The fiery member of Crew Jones and Southwire died in his sleep on Feb. 15 in Duluth.

We continuing hyping the latest from our Artist of the Month Laamar. Also hear excellent, hip new music from some beloved names in the Minnesota music scene. Hear a new electronica banger by Doomtree’s Paper Tiger, who will soon release his first solo album in nearly 7 years. Check out new music from acclaimed vocalist Cameron Kinghorn’s slick project King Pari. Hear the gorgeously produced title track from folk artist Humbird’s upcoming record Right On. Also hear from some newer names to the scene like pop singers Anna Graves and Ruby and hip-hop group Goon Tribune.  

On a beautiful summer day at the Minnesota State Fair, the band Kiss The Tiger delivered a rollicking set from the stage in Dan Patch Park.

A Minnesota company got some time in the spotlight before the global audience of Sunday night’s Super Bowl, when halftime performer Usher rolled onto the stage in a pair of Riedell roller skates.

Hear music by the stellar artists on our February Scouting Report. Listen to gnarly, experimental hip-hop by Lerado Khalil. Check out emerging indie musicians like Riotgrrrldarko, Luke Enyeart and SoulFlower. Hear rock bands with exquisite instrumental talent like Porcupine, Uranium Club and Prize Horse.  We’ll also play fresh Soul/Americana songs by our artist of the month, Laamar.

Each week in February, The Current reveals a different chapter in musical history of Black Minnesota artists with deep dives on the radio.

New music from Riotgrrrldarko, Uranium Club, Charlie Parr, and more.

Over the past few years, a fresh new batch of venues have opened throughout the Twin Cities, giving local and national bands exciting new places to play in town.

Hear folk musician Charlie Parr like you’ve never heard him before with a full-band arrangement; local punk legends Christy and Patty Costello team up for a high-energy rock n roll number; beloved alternative rock band Early Eyes explore the elements of hyper-pop and electronica music; songwriter Nat Harvie teams up with experimental producer Andrew Broder; Buddy Mclain brings soul and hip-hop together with River Smith; and much more.