Because you're a music lover who enjoys our Song of the Day, we think you'll also like our Prince Remembered podcast. As a sample of the program, enjoy this episode featuring Lisa Coleman of the Revolution in conversation with The Current's Andrea Swensson. Search Prince Remembered on your podcast platform to subscribe.

“Anyone who loved Alexis is welcome” at a four-day, four-night celebration of life in honor of the St. Paul rapper known professionally as Lexii Alijai, according to her manager Julieanna Goddard. “We will celebrate Lexii’s life the traditional Native American way for 4 days & 4 nights starting this evening at 6PM at the Minneapolis…

We're about to give you 15 Coffee Breaks a row across the next three weeks to highlight a selection of hits from each year of the Current leading up to our 15th anniversary on Saturday, January 18. In celebration of this special programming, what songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that mention an age in the lyrics?

To submit videos for consideration, e-mail fridayfive@mpr.org. Muun Bato: “Catacomb Cady” My first pick in 2020 goes to this psychedelic visual from up-and-coming shoegazers Muun Bato. They just put out their debut in October, and you can catch them playing First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2019 showcase along with FruitPunchLoverBoy, Green/Blue, Loki’s Folly, Mae…

As one decade concludes and a new one begins, we found a stash of forgotten sessions from 2011. Looking back, so many of these artists still feel essential to The Current and to our playlist. Take a trip down memory lane with us and enjoy these forgotten sessions.

In honor of Coffee Breaker Grumpy Dave and his favorite song, let us know what songs you'd like to hear that express missing someone or longing for something.

Lexii Alijai, a rapper from St. Paul who won fans around the world for her inspired flow and inspiring career, died on New Year’s Day at age 21. After family members confirmed the incredibly sad news on social media, the hip-hop community mourned the loss of a distinctive artist who’s gone too soon. “Saddest way…

The Current's Top 89 countdown is our main year-end event, but we're supplementing the song list with some fabulous bonus categories, including Best Sessions.

The Current's Top 89 countdown is our main year-end event, but we're supplementing the song list with some fabulous bonus categories, including Best Twin Cities Concerts.

The Current's Top 89 countdown is our main year-end event, but we're supplementing the song list with some fabulous bonus categories, including Best Albums.