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September 09, 2021

Lorde shows lasting power with her song "Solar Power" in the #1 spot on The Current's Chart Show for a second week. Local acts Bad Bad Hats hold down the #2 spot and a write-in campaign pushes English band Wet Leg into the #20 spot.

The Chart Show: The Lasting Power of Lorde

The Chart Show: The Lasting Power of Lorde

Sep 9, 2021

Lorde shows lasting power with her song "Solar Power" in the #1 spot on The Current's Chart Show for a second week. Local acts Bad Bad Hats hold down the #2 spot and a write-in campaign pushes English band Wet Leg into the #20 spot.

Listen to Looch: Jennifer Hudson shines as Aretha Franklin in 'Respect'

Listen to Looch: Jennifer Hudson shines as Aretha Franklin in 'Respect'

Mary Lucia • Sep 8, 2021

'Jennifer Hudson is an amazing singer,' Mary Lucia says. 'She's also an amazing actress. Hudson was handpicked by Aretha, which I think makes it more special to portray her.'

Coffee Break: Geek Rock

Coffee Break: Geek Rock

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Sep 8, 2021

Today, geeks and mere mortals all over the world are celebrating Star Trek Day. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what geek rock do you want to hear?

Coffee Break: Bus stop

Coffee Break: Bus stop

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Sep 7, 2021

Back to school is happening, but with a lot fewer buses due to a bus driver shortage in the Twin Cities. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about buses do you want to hear?

The Current Fall Guide 2021: Things to do in the Twin Cities and beyond

The Current Fall Guide 2021: Things to do in the Twin Cities and beyond

Jay Gabler, Lydia Moran and Sheila Regan • Sep 7, 2021

Who's ready for sweater weather? We've compiled a list of happenings to fill your fall days in Minneapolis and St. Paul, with suggested excursions to some of Greater Minnesota's greatest places.

Album of the Week: The Killers, 'Pressure Machine'

Album of the Week: The Killers, 'Pressure Machine'

Mac Wilson • Sep 6, 2021

The Killers' seventh studio album, 'Pressure Machine' is the band's second release in two years and reflects on frontman Brandon Flowers' hometown of Nephi, Utah.

Coffee Break: Block-Rockin'

Coffee Break: Block-Rockin'

Sean McPherson and Christy Taylor • Sep 3, 2021

It's a Labor Day Block-Rockin' Weekend on The Current. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear a block of?

Behind the Scenes: Early Eyes grow together with ‘Chemicals’

Behind the Scenes: Early Eyes grow together with ‘Chemicals’

Maddie Schwappach • Sep 3, 2021

There are few things more rewarding for me as a music fan than watching musicians evolve, grow into themselves, and continually reach forward in their work. It’s a sort of continual process of self-revision that usually happens in private, but becomes public to a degree through years of sharing songs and performances. The sort of…

Mamma Mia! ABBA are back after 40 years

Mamma Mia! ABBA are back after 40 years

Mandalit del Barco • Sep 2, 2021

The iconic Swedish pop group ABBA announced that 'Voyage' will arrive in November, with a high-tech virtual concert to follow in 2022.

Hear new songs from Saint Etienne, My Morning Jacket, Kacey Musgraves, Japanese Breakfast, Kanye and Mike Kota

Hear new songs from Saint Etienne, My Morning Jacket, Kacey Musgraves, Japanese Breakfast, Kanye and Mike Kota

Jade • Sep 2, 2021

The first week in September brings huge new releases from Saint Etienne, My Morning Jacket, Kacey Musgraves, Japanese Breakfast and Kanye. Also, discover Minnesota artist Mike Kota.

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