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May 22, 2021

On Saturday, May 22, The Current is hosting round nine of Sounds Like Home. Join an incredible lineup of Minnesota musicians as we meet up on the internet for a virtual festival.

Watch Sounds Like Home IX

Watch Sounds Like Home IX

May 22, 2021

On Saturday, May 22, The Current is hosting round nine of Sounds Like Home. Join an incredible lineup of Minnesota musicians as we meet up on the internet for a virtual festival.

What's more punk than teens screaming in a public library?

What's more punk than teens screaming in a public library?

Lars Gotrich • May 21, 2021

The Linda Lindas, a punk group made up of Asian and Latinx teen and pre-teens, went viral this week after a performance of their song 'Racist, Sexist Boy' was posted by the Los Angeles Public Library.

Coffee Break: Celebrating 50 years of 'What's Going On'

Coffee Break: Celebrating 50 years of 'What's Going On'

Sean McPherson and Anna Weggel • May 21, 2021

For today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists who have taken cues from Marvin Gaye's 1971 album 'What's Going On'?

Behind the Scenes: Monica LaPlante gets ready for gigs with ‘Tinted Light’

Behind the Scenes: Monica LaPlante gets ready for gigs with ‘Tinted Light’

Maddie Schwappach • May 21, 2021

The new music video for garage rocker Monica LaPante‘s “Tinted Light” is not interested in looking at the glass half full. “Essentially the song is the opposite of seeing the world through rose-colored glasses,” LaPlante said about the song. “It’s about embracing seeing things in a darker way.” With shots of the band partially obscured by…

Watchhouse release new single, announce self-titled album

Watchhouse release new single, announce self-titled album

Luke Taylor • May 20, 2021

Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz -- the musicians who comprise the nucleus of the band Watchhouse, formerly known as Mandolin Orange -- released a new single on Thursday along with news that their self-titled album is coming August 13.

Listen to new songs from Leon Bridges, Lord Huron, Tirzah, the Marfa Tapes, CHAI, and Bathtub Cig

Listen to new songs from Leon Bridges, Lord Huron, Tirzah, the Marfa Tapes, CHAI, and Bathtub Cig

Jade • May 20, 2021

This week's collection of brand-new music includes the lead single from Leon Bridges' forthcoming album, plus the latest from Lord Huron, CHAI and Tirzah. Also hear music from Miranda Lambert's side project and a dreamy new track from Minnesota band Bathtub Cig.

Coffee Break: The world of Dan Wilson

Coffee Break: The world of Dan Wilson

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • May 20, 2021

Happy 60th Birthday to Dan Wilson! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Dan Wilson bands, or songs that he's written or produced for others?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'The World of Bob Dylan' offers insights from the Archive

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'The World of Bob Dylan' offers insights from the Archive

Jay Gabler • May 20, 2021

The first publication to come out of a new Institute for Bob Dylan Studies, editor Sean Latham's new book brings a range of contributors' insights to bear on the endlessly fascinating artist.

The Chart Show: Yola Debuts with "Diamond Studded Shoes"

The Chart Show: Yola Debuts with "Diamond Studded Shoes"

May 20, 2021

Four songs enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week including tracks from Yola, Liz Phair, and Billie Eilish.

Real Estate play tracks from 'Half a Human', talk pandemic pizzas, and loog guitars

Real Estate play tracks from 'Half a Human', talk pandemic pizzas, and loog guitars

Mary Lucia • May 19, 2021

Real Estate play a few tracks from their latest EP, 'Half a Human,' plus a familiar favorite. Martin Courtney connects with Mary Lucia to talk about pandemic scones, getting to stay home for a bit, and the perfect place to watch a Real Estate show.

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