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October 10, 2020

Every once in a while, the stars align, the clouds open up and casting magic is made. Such is the case with Minneapolis-based poet, songwriter, and recording artist Dua Saleh making their acting debut in the British Netflix dramedy series Sex Education. It’s a match comparable to that moment when two friends from different social…

Dua Saleh’s going to be on ‘Sex Education’ and it just makes sense

Dua Saleh’s going to be on ‘Sex Education’ and it just makes sense

Iman Jafri • Oct 10, 2020

Every once in a while, the stars align, the clouds open up and casting magic is made. Such is the case with Minneapolis-based poet, songwriter, and recording artist Dua Saleh making their acting debut in the British Netflix dramedy series Sex Education. It’s a match comparable to that moment when two friends from different social…

Blu DeTiger: Virtual Session

Blu DeTiger: Virtual Session

Jim McGuinn • Oct 10, 2020

Blu DeTiger joins us for a virtual session to perform a few tracks she's released this summer, and talks to us about sharpening her skills while playing bass over DJ sets in New York clubs pre-quarantine, finding success on Tik Tok, and what she'll be releasing later this fall.

Jack White replaces Morgan Wallen as 'SNL' musical guest

Jack White replaces Morgan Wallen as 'SNL' musical guest

LaTesha Harris • Oct 9, 2020

The announcement came after country singer Morgan Wallen was dropped from the show for failing to maintain COVID-19 safety protocols.

Coffee Break: The world of John Lennon

Coffee Break: The world of John Lennon

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Oct 9, 2020

John Winston Lennon was born on this day in 1940, which means he would have turned 80 today had his life not been taken in 1980. What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that come from the world of John Lennon?

Sale pending on Golden Valley house Prince bought for his mom

Sale pending on Golden Valley house Prince bought for his mom

Jay Gabler • Oct 9, 2020

Among the copious Twin Cities real estate Prince owned at the time of his death in 2016 was a three-bedroom split-level in Golden Valley. Prince bought the 1985 house for his mother; she and his stepfather lived in it for the better part of two decades, and family members apparently continued to live in the…

What counts as a cover song?

What counts as a cover song?

Jay Gabler • Oct 9, 2020

Pat Boone’s “Tutti Frutti.” Jimi Hendrix’s “All Along the Watchtower.” Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love.” Little Eva’s “The Loco-Motion.” The Bangles’ “Manic Monday.” Neil Diamond’s “I’m a Believer.” Puff Daddy and Faith Evans’s “I’ll Be Missing You.” Which of those are cover songs? On Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on The Current,…

Landon Conrath on landing a Spotify hit with 'Acetone'

Landon Conrath on landing a Spotify hit with 'Acetone'

Jay Gabler • Oct 8, 2020

Minnesota musician Landon Conrath has seen his single 'Acetone' rack up over 1.2 million plays on Spotify. What's it like to have a hit on music's biggest platform?

Samia: Virtual Session

Samia: Virtual Session

Jade • Oct 8, 2020

SAMIA shares songs from her upcoming record, The Baby, and talks to Jade about recording in Minneapolis with members of Hippo Campus, getting over fears of being alone, and what it's like to release a debut record during a pandemic.

My friend, my mentor, Rebecca Marx

My friend, my mentor, Rebecca Marx

Kelsey Simpkins • Oct 8, 2020

On Tuesday, I found out one my favorite people in the Twin Cities passed away the other week, and I want to share her with you. ​ Rebecca Marx was a friend and a mentor in the music scene for several years before I moved to Colorado in 2016, and even then, I saw her…

Coffee Break: Come fly with me

Coffee Break: Come fly with me

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Oct 8, 2020

A fly hung out on Vice President Mike Pence's head during the VP debate last night and it's all anyone can talk about. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention 'fly'?

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