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June 03, 2021

Discover artists Jelani Aryeh, Maple Glider and Illuminati Hotties, and get the latest from Weezer, Durand Jones and the Indications, and Minneapolis band Kiss The Tiger.

New songs from Jelani Aryeh, Weezer, Maple Glider, Durand Jones and the Indications, Kiss the Tiger, and Illuminati Hotties

New songs from Jelani Aryeh, Weezer, Maple Glider, Durand Jones and the Indications, Kiss the Tiger, and Illuminati Hotties

Jade • Jun 3, 2021

Discover artists Jelani Aryeh, Maple Glider and Illuminati Hotties, and get the latest from Weezer, Durand Jones and the Indications, and Minneapolis band Kiss The Tiger.

Coffee Break: Bike Dream

Coffee Break: Bike Dream

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jun 3, 2021

Yesterday we put the spotlight on "running songs" for World Running Day, and today we're going to keep the activity going with "bike songs" for World Bike Day.

Rock and Roll Book Club: Sinéad O'Connor shares her 'Rememberings'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Sinéad O'Connor shares her 'Rememberings'

Jay Gabler • Jun 3, 2021

Don't pick 'Rememberings' up expecting a key to understanding the puzzle of Sinead O'Connor. The book does, however, add some new pieces to that puzzle.

The Chart Show: Dacus Debuts with "Hot and Heavy"

The Chart Show: Dacus Debuts with "Hot and Heavy"

Jun 3, 2021

New to the chart this week are Lucy Dacus with her potential song of the summer track "Hot and Heavy," at #14 and Modest Mouse's "We Are Between" at #18.

As grants for shuttered venues trickle out, many owners are still waiting

As grants for shuttered venues trickle out, many owners are still waiting

Andrew Limbong • Jun 2, 2021

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant was meant to help small independent venues, theaters and other entertainment spaces hit hard by the pandemic. But it's taken six months to get up and running.

Listen to Looch: 'Halston' captures iconic fashion designer's life amid '70s excess

Listen to Looch: 'Halston' captures iconic fashion designer's life amid '70s excess

Mary Lucia • Jun 2, 2021

Mary Lucia talks about the Netflix miniseries 'Halston,' which stars Ewan McGregor as the eponymous fashion designer. 'It's so worth watching,' Mary says, even if you're not into fashion, thanks in large part to McGregor's performance.

'Good Times: The Evolution of Black Music' to air throughout June

'Good Times: The Evolution of Black Music' to air throughout June

Derrick Stevens • Jun 2, 2021

June is Black Music Month. Listen to The Current for 'Good Times: the Evolution of Black Music,' a weekly show throughout the month of June, spotlighting the many genres and artists that make up the Black Music experience.

Coffee Break: Born to Run

Coffee Break: Born to Run

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jun 2, 2021

Today is Global Running Day! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what running songs do you want to hear?

Coffee Break: Summer Breeze

Coffee Break: Summer Breeze

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jun 1, 2021

Though the official start of summer doesn't technically begin until June 20 this year, it will feel like summer all week in the Twin Cities as high temperatures will hang out in the 80s and 90s. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what summer songs do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Kiwi Jr., 'Cooler Returns'

Album of the Week: Kiwi Jr., 'Cooler Returns'

Mary Lucia • May 31, 2021

Toronto four-piece Kiwi Jr. have returned with their timely sophomore record, 'Cooler Returns'. Mary Lucia caught up with members of the band to talk about the energetic new release, our Album of the Week.

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