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November 24, 2021

Remembering Young Dolph, the Memphis rapper who uplifted collaborators, fans and family

Young Dolph saw the good in people

Young Dolph saw the good in people

Jewel Wicker • Nov 24, 2021

Remembering Young Dolph, the Memphis rapper who uplifted collaborators, fans and family

Join us for Time Machine Weekend

Join us for Time Machine Weekend

Nov 24, 2021

This Thanksgiving weekend, hop in The Current’s Time Machine. Starting Wednesday morning at 10 and continuing all weekend long, it’s a Time Machine Weekend.

The Chart Show: Voters deliver a Snail Mail debut

The Chart Show: Voters deliver a Snail Mail debut

Nov 24, 2021

Lizzo and CHVRCHES enter Hall of Fame, Snail Mail debuts with “Valentine”.

Top Queen songs for Freddie

Top Queen songs for Freddie

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 24, 2021

For today’s #CoffeeBreak, let’s celebrate Freddie’s iconic voice with the music of Queen.

Where to find Black Friday deals at Minnesota record stores

Where to find Black Friday deals at Minnesota record stores

Luke Taylor • Nov 23, 2021

Look for special releases and sales as part of the ongoing Record Store Day promotion, this week happening on Black Friday, the big shopping day after Thanksgiving.

Jon Batiste, Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish headline 2022 Grammy nominations

Jon Batiste, Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish headline 2022 Grammy nominations

Anastasia Tsioulcas and LaTesha Harris • Nov 23, 2021

Pianist and composer Jon Batiste was nominated in 11 categories, including Album of the Year. Read the full list of 2022 nominees.

64th Grammys: All the Minnesota angles, including Low's first-ever nomination

64th Grammys: All the Minnesota angles, including Low's first-ever nomination

Jay Gabler • Nov 23, 2021

The Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 64th annual Grammys. Here are the Minnesota artists up for awards!

Them Coulee Boys release nostalgic video for song, 'Knuckleballer'

Them Coulee Boys release nostalgic video for song, 'Knuckleballer'

Luke Taylor • Nov 23, 2021

Found footage of 1950s baseball games and family gatherings propel the lyric video for this track off the band's 2021 album, 'Namesake.'

Top songs for when your town bans dancing but you just need to dance

Top songs for when your town bans dancing but you just need to dance

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 23, 2021

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention dancing, or — for special bonus points — mention a particular dance move?

Top albums you should not shuffle

Top albums you should not shuffle

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 22, 2021

For today’s 9:30 Coffee break, what songs do you want to hear from albums that should definitely be played in the order they were intended?

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