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October 25, 2021

In an NPR interview, the former president and the iconic musician speak about spreading hope amid widespread division and about the "critical patriotism" of Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A."

In a new book, Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen envision a more unified America

In a new book, Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen envision a more unified America

Sharon Pruitt-Young and Audie Cornish • Oct 25, 2021

In an NPR interview, the former president and the iconic musician speak about spreading hope amid widespread division and about the "critical patriotism" of Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A."

First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince

First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince

The Associated Press • Oct 25, 2021

Minnesota's Congressional delegation on Monday is introducing a resolution to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to pop superstar Prince, citing his "indelible mark on Minnesota and American culture," The Associated Press has learned.

Coffee Break: Witches, spells, and potions

Coffee Break: Witches, spells, and potions

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Oct 25, 2021

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about witches, spells, and potions do you want to hear?

Halloween 2021: Join our pet costume showcase

Halloween 2021: Join our pet costume showcase

Christy Taylor • Oct 25, 2021

The Current Morning Show is looking for pets in costumes all week ahead of Halloween. Share yours here!

Watch Brandi Carlile's brilliant performances from her 'Saturday Night Live' debut

Watch Brandi Carlile's brilliant performances from her 'Saturday Night Live' debut

Luke Taylor • Oct 25, 2021

The singer-songwriter leaped into viewers’ living rooms with two rousing renditions of songs from her latest album, “In These Silent Days.”

Jay Black, lead singer of pop group The Americans, dies at 82

Jay Black, lead singer of pop group The Americans, dies at 82

Hazel Cills • Oct 24, 2021

The singer of Jay and the Americans was known as the voice in 1960s hits including "This Magic Moment" and "Come a Little Bit Closer."

Album of the Week: Lana Del Rey, 'Blue Banisters'

Album of the Week: Lana Del Rey, 'Blue Banisters'

Jade • Oct 23, 2021

Blue Bannisters feels like a pair of trusty jeans, it’s classic Del Rey with tattered ballads and simplistic well-worn pleas, but with hints of the pandemic to secure the album firmly in modern time.

Radio Free Current: The bucket list edition

Radio Free Current: The bucket list edition

Sean McPherson • Oct 22, 2021

Put in your requests for musicians who are on your personal bucket list for Saturday night

For Xina, making art-pop is a spiritual experience

For Xina, making art-pop is a spiritual experience

Julian Green • Oct 22, 2021

In a biweekly series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Xina, a singer and dancer with a spiritual approach to making music.

Helado Negro creates his own world on the cosmic 'Far In'

Helado Negro creates his own world on the cosmic 'Far In'

Reanna Cruz • Oct 22, 2021

The Ecuadorian-American producer talks his spiritual new album Far In and building an artistic vocabulary

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