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November 02, 2021

The Isle of Wight Duo frequently revisit the topic of “fun” when making decisions about the band. Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale explained to Jill Riley, "Is it fun? Yes. Okay, let's do this. Is it not fun? Okay, let's try and do less of that."

Interview: Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers just want to have fun

Jill Riley • Nov 2, 2021

The Isle of Wight Duo frequently revisit the topic of “fun” when making decisions about the band. Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale explained to Jill Riley, "Is it fun? Yes. Okay, let's do this. Is it not fun? Okay, let's try and do less of that."

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Coffee Break: Template

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 1, 2021

Coffee Break: Environmental activism

Coffee Break: Environmental activism

Nov 1, 2021

For today’s Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from musicians and bands who have shown an interest in environmental activism?

Album of the Week: Parquet Courts, 'Sympathy for Life'

Album of the Week: Parquet Courts, 'Sympathy for Life'

Reed Fischer • Nov 1, 2021

Smart technology’s outright assault on human existence is daunting to think about, but music that explores it can still be fun. Take it from Parquet Courts. On the New York-based art-rockers’ seventh studio album, Sympathy for Life, a vital combo of funk grooves and punk attitude turn doomscroll living into high art.   

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?

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