Behold the mind behind HiFi Hair, and its side hustle as a music emporium, in this close encounter with proprietor Jon Clifford.

New music from Creeping Charlie, Arcwelder, Basement Gang, Aiden Intro, and more.

Local grunge-pop rising stars Gully Boys and new wave newcomers Toilet Rats opened the show.

Here is a roundup of 15 of the biggest New Year’s Eve music events going on in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

The Current’s Emerging Artists Showcase brings together musicians from communities across our region to showcase and develop the next generation of songwriters and performers.

The Current’s top Minnesota singles of 2023

You haven’t heard 10-year-old Mira Babal's latest track on the Billboard Hot 100 — at least not yet. But “Mad for No Reason” is catchy, upbeat — and a callout to the adults in Mira’s life. She wants them to stop arguing all the time. 

The local alt-country act put on a memorable performance in St. Paul on Saturday evening. Rock supergroup Golden Smog was the opening act.

The Burnsville alt-rock group, featuring siblings Austin and Taryn Durry, performed to a sold-out crowd in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday.

The final Local Show of the year features the best Minnesota songs of 2023. Hear from local artists who are fan favorites on The Current, including rock bands Durry, Semisonic, Gully Boys and Kiss The Tiger, pop singer Ber, and singer/rapper Dessa. Be reminded of those unforgettable songs released by newer artists like songwriter Laamar, KC Rae and dynamic established performers like Mae Simpson and Lady Midnight. From electronica to Americana, indie rock ‘n’ roll to hip-hop, enjoy the vast spectrum of music our Minnesota scene has to offer on The Local Show’s Best Local Songs of 2023.