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December 18, 2021

Join the Grammy-winning English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello as he takes us through a few of his favorite tracks, and what they mean to him—for the The Current's Theft of the Dial.

Theft of the Dial: Elvis Costello

Theft of the Dial: Elvis Costello

Jill Riley and Elvis Costello • Dec 18, 2021

Join the Grammy-winning English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello as he takes us through a few of his favorite tracks, and what they mean to him—for the The Current's Theft of the Dial.

Putting the spotlight on artists lost in 2021

Putting the spotlight on artists lost in 2021

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Dec 17, 2021

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists lost in 2021?

Top 89 of 2021: Diane, host of The Local Show

Top 89 of 2021: Diane, host of The Local Show

Diane • Dec 17, 2021

The Local Show host Diane shares her favorite songs of 2021.

'You're singing my life': Durry on their meteoric rise

'You're singing my life': Durry on their meteoric rise

Jay Gabler • Dec 17, 2021

In a biweekly series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Durry, a Burnsville sibling rock duo who exploded out of quarantine.

Bandwidth: The Suburbs premiere "Social Style Lush" video

Bandwidth: The Suburbs premiere "Social Style Lush" video

Reed Fischer • Dec 17, 2021

Plus: The Current’s Top 89 year-end staff lists, a contrary “Closing Time” reading, and plenty more.

Top 89 of 2021: David Safar, managing director

Top 89 of 2021: David Safar, managing director

David Safar • Dec 17, 2021

Managing director David Safar shares his favorite songs of 2021.

Jellybean Johnson unveils plans for Minneapolis Sound Museum

Jellybean Johnson unveils plans for Minneapolis Sound Museum

Jill Riley • Dec 16, 2021

The longtime Prince associate and leader of the Jellybean Johnson Experience hopes to launch the effort in North Minneapolis.

10 Minnesota artists making snowflakes dance this December

10 Minnesota artists making snowflakes dance this December

Diane, Cecilia Johnson and Jay Gabler • Dec 16, 2021

The pace of new Minnesota music isn’t slacking as we batten down for holidays at home.

Delta 5's Julz Sale had complete control

Delta 5's Julz Sale had complete control

Loren DiBlasi • Dec 16, 2021

With her ferocious voice and a cutting sense of humor, singer and guitarist Sale — who died in September — helped Delta 5 craft a high-voltage sound that still rings true today.

Listen to new holiday music from Phoebe Bridgers, Amanda Shires, The Lumineers, Bad Bad Hats, Beach Bunny and Leon Bridges

Listen to new holiday music from Phoebe Bridgers, Amanda Shires, The Lumineers, Bad Bad Hats, Beach Bunny and Leon Bridges

Jade • Dec 16, 2021

This week’s offering of new songs is a playlist of brand-new holiday songs from artists you love.

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