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March 10, 2018

The morning after their sold-out show at the Fine Line, Rhye spent a few hours in The Current's studio, talking with Mac Wilson and performing "Please," "Softly," and "Song For You."

Rhye perform intimate set in The Current's studio

Rhye perform intimate set in The Current's studio

Mac Wilson and Cecilia Johnson • Mar 10, 2018

The morning after their sold-out show at the Fine Line, Rhye spent a few hours in The Current's studio, talking with Mac Wilson and performing "Please," "Softly," and "Song For You."

Coffee Break: Instrumentals

Coffee Break: Instrumentals

Anna Reed • Mar 9, 2018

We had quite an adventure with this morning's Song War. Brian and Jill were challenged to an instrumental war and they both chose the same song - Billy Preston's "Outa-Space". But it didn't get played after all! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what instrumental songs do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Carole King inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Today in Music History: Carole King inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Mar 9, 2018

Black Sabbath made their debut; REO Speedwagon had a No. 1 hit; U2 released 'The Joshua Tree'; The Clash had their only No. 1 U.K. hit with 'Should I Stay or Should I Go'; and Carole King was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: jeremy messersmith, Reina del Cid, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: jeremy messersmith, Reina del Cid, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Mar 9, 2018

jeremy messersmith, “Purple Hearts” Fingers crossed this lurking creature doesn’t show up at jeremy’s March 30 First Avenue show. Reina del Cid, “Beverly” The character of Beverly pushed Rerun City into being. Reina del Cid explains here — and performs at First Avenue tonight. Manny Phesto, “Young Bro” Southside spitter Manny Phesto deals with his “Young Bro”…

Album of the Week: The Breeders, 'All Nerve'

Album of the Week: The Breeders, 'All Nerve'

Jade • Mar 9, 2018

This is an album with a beating heart pulled out of the chest, bloody and raw and red. It breathes and tenses, rushes and slows.

Music News: IKEA to start selling turntables

Music News: IKEA to start selling turntables

Jay Gabler • Mar 8, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a "music party" product line at IKEA, a Snow Patrol comeback, and New York City's first night mayor.

Lucius talk about 'Nudes' track by track

Lucius talk about 'Nudes' track by track

Luke Taylor • Mar 8, 2018

'Nudes,' the latest album by Lucius, comprises 10 tracks of stripped-down, acoustic original songs as well as reimagining of songs from Lucius's back-catalog and some well-placed covers. The album was produced by Lucius frontwomen Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe, who recently spoke with The Current to share thoughts about each of the tracks on the new album.

Listen to Looch: International Women's Day

Listen to Looch: International Women's Day

Mary Lucia • Mar 8, 2018

On International Women's Day, Mary Lucia and Andrea Swensson talk about hosting 24 hours of music by women, and about a few artists they greatly admire.

Ten women to know on the Twin Cities jazz scene

Ten women to know on the Twin Cities jazz scene

Simone Cazares • Mar 8, 2018

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting ten talented women on the Twin cities jazz scene. Here’s a diverse mix of performers to check out! Pippi Ardennia Originally from Chicago, Pippi Ardennia began working has been working as a singer when she was 13 years old and performed in some of the city’s most…

Coffee Break: International women artists

Coffee Break: International women artists

Anna Reed • Mar 8, 2018

It's International Women's Day so we're going to take a literal take on that for today's Coffee Break. What women-identifying artists do you want to hear that weren't born in the U.S.?

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