September 09, 2021In a new Disney+ special, Billie Eilish showcases the entirety of her sophomore album 'Happier Than Ever.' Save This Story
Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever': Ten cool things about the Disney+ concert specialJay Gabler • Sep 9, 2021In a new Disney+ special, Billie Eilish showcases the entirety of her sophomore album 'Happier Than Ever.'
Lorde drops a surprise mini-album of 'Solar Power' tracks in the Maori languageRachel Treisman • Sep 9, 2021The New Zealand singer worked with a team of language experts to re-record five of her new songs in the indigenous Maori language, released just in time for Maori Language Week.
Radio Heartland: Good Morning Bedlam, 'Blessed Boy' song premiereLuke Taylor • Sep 9, 2021Listen to the title track from Minneapolis folk trio Good Morning Bedlam's new album releasing this Friday, Sept. 10.
Listen to new songs from Radiohead, MUNA, Little Simz, Eddie Vedder, Angel Du$t, and Ka Lia UniverseJade • Sep 9, 2021Hear something new from Radiohead's vault; a collaboration between MUNA and their label boss Phoebe Bridgers; a solo effort from Eddie Vedder; and the latest from Little Simz. Plus, discover new sounds from Baltimore's Angel Du$t and Minnesota's Ka Lia Universe.
Coffee Break: Double rainbowJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Sep 9, 2021Yesterday around 6 pm, a double rainbow was seen over the Twin Cities. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about rainbows do you want to hear?
Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Ska Boom! An American Ska & Reggae Oral History'Jay Gabler • Sep 9, 2021Marc Wasserman's new oral history chronicles a pivotal, largely unsung moment in the history of ska: the genre's blooming in the United States at the outset of what became known as ska's Third Wave.
The Chart Show: The Lasting Power of Lorde Sep 9, 2021Lorde 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'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 RockJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Sep 8, 2021Today, 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 stopJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Sep 7, 2021Back 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?
