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October 31, 2021

The hip hop legend was inducted by the former president and comedian Dave Chappelle. The induction makes Jay-Z one of the few solo rappers to ever be included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Barack Obama honors Jay-Z at his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

Barack Obama honors Jay-Z at his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

Hazel Cills • Oct 31, 2021

The hip hop legend was inducted by the former president and comedian Dave Chappelle. The induction makes Jay-Z one of the few solo rappers to ever be included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

What scary songs do you want to hear?

What scary songs do you want to hear?

Sean McPherson • Oct 30, 2021

This year Halloween falls on a weekend, and Sean McPherson’s goal tonight is to scare you, your kids, and your pets. But, he needs your help.

The War On Drugs' Adam Granduciel on "I Don't Live Here Anymore"

Mac Wilson • Oct 29, 2021

Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs joins The Current's Mac Wilson to discuss the band's fifth studio record, "I Don't Live Here Anymore". Granduciel talks about getting the band back together after 20 months apart, their 2020 live album "Live Drugs," and how fatherhood has affected his creative process.

The Come-Up: 8 Minnesota hip-hop artists with new music to hear now

The Come-Up: 8 Minnesota hip-hop artists with new music to hear now

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Oct 29, 2021

Listen and watch: New music from Dua Saleh, K. Raydio, KayCyy, and more.

Friday Five: Spooky new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Spooky new Minnesota music videos

Jay Gabler • Oct 29, 2021

26 BATS!, the Shackletons, DJ Abilities, Mousie, and the Key Kids explore the strange and supernatural.

Coffee Break: Blood

Coffee Break: Blood

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Oct 29, 2021

For today's Coffee Break, what BLOOD SONGS do you want to hear?

Bandwidth: First Avenue's star turn at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony

Bandwidth: First Avenue's star turn at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony

Reed Fischer • Oct 29, 2021

Plus: Halloween musical treats, Minnesota’s rep on “The Voice,” and more.

New roots: Black musicians and advocates are forging coalitions outside the system

New roots: Black musicians and advocates are forging coalitions outside the system

Jewly Hight • Oct 29, 2021

The mostly white country and folk music industries remain frustratingly difficult for Black musicians to enter. During one of Nashville's biggest events, one group envisioned a new pathway in.

Listen to new music by Spoon, Muun Bato, Alex Lahey, Curtis Harding, Shygirl and Elvis Costello

Listen to new music by Spoon, Muun Bato, Alex Lahey, Curtis Harding, Shygirl and Elvis Costello

Jade • Oct 28, 2021

This week, we get brand-spanking-new music from Austin, Texas, indie rockers Spoon. We also hear new releases from Alex Lahey and from Elvis Costello, as well as new sounds from London’s Shygirl, Atlanta’s Curtis Harding, and Minnesota’s own Muun Bato.

Coffee Break: Fear

Coffee Break: Fear

Oct 28, 2021

For today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that center around FEAR?

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