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May 22, 2019

Over the past two decades, Soundset has gone from a Lake Street warehouse party to one of the largest hip-hop festivals in the country. Now, we're revisiting some of Soundset's most iconic moments in photos.

Photos: The evolution of Soundset

Photos: The evolution of Soundset

Colleen Cowie • May 22, 2019

Over the past two decades, Soundset has gone from a Lake Street warehouse party to one of the largest hip-hop festivals in the country. Now, we're revisiting some of Soundset's most iconic moments in photos.

The other stars of Soundset: Live painters and skateboarders

The other stars of Soundset: Live painters and skateboarders

Colleen Cowie • May 22, 2019

Most people know Soundset for its music — the festival draws tens of thousands of people to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, and it has hosted big names like Lauryn Hill, Future, and Atmosphere. But the festival brings more than just music to the Twin Cities. Every year, skateboarders, painters, car enthusiasts, B-boys, and B-girls gather to celebrate hip-hop through sports, dancing, and art.

Playlist: Soundset alumni

Playlist: Soundset alumni

Colleen Cowie • May 22, 2019

When Rhymesayers founded Soundset, they didn't just create a hip-hop festival — they launched a platform to highlight Minnesota's musical talent and connect local artists with hip-hop legends from across the country. To take a look back at the label's presence at the festival, we put together a playlist of Rhymesayers artists that have played at Soundset, from 2008 to now.

Local Natives perform in The Current studio

Local Natives perform in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • May 21, 2019

Los Angeles five-piece Local Natives' latest album, 'Violet Street,' was recorded with the band members playing together in the same room. 'We wanted the core of this album to be the five of us playing off each other,' says guitarist Taylor Rice. 'That was really integral to the album.' You can hear that collaborative sound in Local Natives' in-studio session here at The Current.

Listen to Looch: words I dislike

Listen to Looch: words I dislike

Mary Lucia • May 21, 2019

This week, Mary Lucia shares some words from a list she's compiled of words she dislikes. 'It's not so much what the word means,' Mary explains, 'although, in some instances, it is - I just don't like the sound of the word.' Hear Mary's list and feel free to share some of your own words that make your skin crawl.

Weyes Blood performs in The Current studio

Weyes Blood performs in The Current studio

Mark Wheat • May 21, 2019

Ahead of her sold-out show at the Turf Club in St. Paul, Natalie Mering - aka Weyes Blood - performed a set of songs from her album, 'Titanic Rising,' live in The Current studio.

Premiere: Davina and the Vagabonds' new song 'Little Miss Moonshine'

Premiere: Davina and the Vagabonds' new song 'Little Miss Moonshine'

Simone Cazares • May 21, 2019

Hear a brand new single from Davina and the Vagabonds. "Little Miss Moonshine." As a musician who has worked hard to grow her career, she knows just how difficult it can be starting out for the first time, but says it isn't an excuse to use another person's work as your own.

Coffee Break: Big

Coffee Break: Big

Anna Weggel • May 21, 2019

The Notorious B.I.G. was born today in 1972. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs or bands do you want to hear with "big" or a "big"-related word in them?

Today in Music History: Adele went No. 1 with 'Rolling In The Deep'

Today in Music History: Adele went No. 1 with 'Rolling In The Deep'

May 21, 2019

Kevin Shields was born; Stevie Wonder recorded his second album; Dusty Springfield released a song that would be a hit; Elton John toured the Soviet Union; Joe Strummer got arrested in Germany; and Adele rolled to the top of the singles charts, Today in Music History.

Music on TV this week: Mavis Staples; The National; Hozier; Anderson .Paak

Music on TV this week: Mavis Staples; The National; Hozier; Anderson .Paak

Luke Taylor and Kayla Song • May 20, 2019

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings and find performance videos as the week progresses. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

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