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June 11, 2021

The New Zealand singer and songwriter, who hasn't released new music since her 2017 album Melodrama, said the song is the first sample of a forthcoming album, also called Solar Power.

Lorde drops surprise new song, 'Solar Power,' and music video

Lorde drops surprise new song, 'Solar Power,' and music video

Alex Ramos • Jun 11, 2021

The New Zealand singer and songwriter, who hasn't released new music since her 2017 album Melodrama, said the song is the first sample of a forthcoming album, also called Solar Power.

Rostam talks sequencing and saxophone, plays tracks from 'Changephobia'

Rostam talks sequencing and saxophone, plays tracks from 'Changephobia'

Maddie • Jun 10, 2021

From his studio in California, Rostam joins The Current to play songs from his sophomore record, 'Changephobia'. We catch up with the prolific producer, songwriter, and composer about the sequencing decisions he made on the record, incorporating the saxophone as a central sound, and referencing grunge in his work for the first time.

Hear new music from Garbage, Lucy Dacus, Tai Verdes, The Marias, Frank Turner, and Getting By

Hear new music from Garbage, Lucy Dacus, Tai Verdes, The Marias, Frank Turner, and Getting By

Jade • Jun 10, 2021

This week, we bring you the latest from Garbage, Lucy Dacus, Frank Turner, and Tai Verdes, plus discoveries from Los Angeles duo The Marias and Minnesota band Getting By.

Coffee Break: Gonna make you sweat

Coffee Break: Gonna make you sweat

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jun 10, 2021

The Twin Cities metro area is under a heat advisory until 11 am. What songs do you want to hear for a sweaty, sweaty 9:30 Coffee Break?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Decoding 'Despacito'' tells the inside stories of Latin megahits

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Decoding 'Despacito'' tells the inside stories of Latin megahits

Jay Gabler • Jun 10, 2021

From 'Feliz Navidad' to 'Malamente,' Leila Cobo's new book captures the stories behind the sounds that blasted Latin music into the mainstream.

The Chart Show: Minneapolis' Kiss The Tiger Debuts

The Chart Show: Minneapolis' Kiss The Tiger Debuts

Jun 10, 2021

A few new acts join the Chart Show this week including Sports Team, The Chemical Brothers and Minnesota band Kiss The Tiger.

Listen to Looch: 'Cracked Up' is Darrell Hammond's story of survival

Listen to Looch: 'Cracked Up' is Darrell Hammond's story of survival

Mary Lucia • Jun 9, 2021

Mary Lucia talks about 'Cracked Up,' a documentary about actor, comedian, impressionist and Saturday Night Live veteran, Darrell Hammond, and about how adverse childhood experiences can have effects across a lifetime.

Coffee Break: Anxiety

Coffee Break: Anxiety

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jun 9, 2021

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that address anxiety, have an anxious sound, or exude an anxious feeling?

Eric D. Johnson of Fruit Bats on the ‘world class Minneapolis music scene’ he’s been spending time in

Eric D. Johnson of Fruit Bats on the ‘world class Minneapolis music scene’ he’s been spending time in

Youa Vang • Jun 9, 2021

The Twin Cities music scene is diverse and the pool of talented artists runs deep, but it’s gotten even deeper since Fruit Bats leader Eric D. Johnson has been spending more and more time here. Johnson grew up in Chicago and got his musical start there, but it’s been almost two decades since he’s really…

Cautious Clay talks album sequencing, plays tracks from 'Deadpan Love'

Cautious Clay talks album sequencing, plays tracks from 'Deadpan Love'

Maddie • Jun 9, 2021

Brooklyn-based songwriter and producer Cautious Clay joins The Current to play a few tracks from his upcoming record, Deadpan Love. Hear his conversation with Zeke about what makes a great taco, how Disney's Aladdin got him interested in music, and the contrasting hot and cold energies on his new record.

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