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December 03, 2020

Selecting your votes for Top 89 of 2020? Get some inspiration from The Current staff, who've put together their own lists of favorite music of the year.

Top 89 of 2020: The Current Staff Picks

Top 89 of 2020: The Current Staff Picks

Dec 3, 2020

Selecting your votes for Top 89 of 2020? Get some inspiration from The Current staff, who've put together their own lists of favorite music of the year.

The Chart Show: Jade Bird Gets A "Headstart"

The Chart Show: Jade Bird Gets A "Headstart"

Dec 3, 2020

New entries this week come from The Strokes with a song from their unexpected 2020 album, "The New Abnormal," as well as new singles from Foo Fighters, Jade Bird, and Billie Eilish.

Coffee Break: Cozy songs to warm your heart

Coffee Break: Cozy songs to warm your heart

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Dec 2, 2020

It's December. It's chilly. The holidays are just around the corner. Let's brainstorm a list of cozy, blankety songs that make you feel warm and happy inside.

Carmel Holt's new SHEROES Radio is coming to The Current on Dec. 6

Carmel Holt's new SHEROES Radio is coming to The Current on Dec. 6

Dec 2, 2020

Carmel Holt is the host of SHEROES Radio, an hour-long show spotlighting women in music. SHEROES debuts on The Current on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. Central.

'It's deep': Ed's (No Name) Bar owners talk about COVID's impact

'It's deep': Ed's (No Name) Bar owners talk about COVID's impact

Jay Gabler • Dec 1, 2020

'It's definitely been a struggle,' said Cynthia Knouft. 'We are a bar, but our primary business is a music venue.'

Coffee Break: Call me by my name

Coffee Break: Call me by my name

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Dec 1, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that call out a particular person by name?

Announcing On-Air Fest, coming Dec. 12 and 13

Announcing On-Air Fest, coming Dec. 12 and 13

Nov 30, 2020

As part of our Month of Gratitude this December, we'll rock your radio with some of the best live music experiences you've helped us create over the years.

Coffee Break: On-Air Fest

Coffee Break: On-Air Fest

Nov 30, 2020

This morning we are excited to announce On-Air Fest, coming Dec. 12 and 13. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from On-Air Fest artists?

Album of the Week: Low Cut Connie, 'Private Lives'

Album of the Week: Low Cut Connie, 'Private Lives'

Jim McGuinn • Nov 30, 2020

'Private Lives' reminds us that the chain that is America is only as strong as its weakest link, that we're all in it together, and need to rise together, as hard as that seems at times.

Friday Five: Dua Saleh, a new jeremy messersmith project, and more Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Dua Saleh, a new jeremy messersmith project, and more Minnesota music videos

Maddie Schwappach • Nov 27, 2020

Every other Friday, we highlight new Minnesota music videos on our Local Current blog. If you have a music video you’d like to be considered for an upcoming feature, send it my way! fridayfive [at] mpr.org. Dua Saleh – “angel rock” 2020 has been a big year for Dua Saleh. From releasing their remarkable EP, Rosetta, to…

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