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December 23, 2021

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Festivus?

Songs for Festivus

Songs for Festivus

Anna Weggel and Sean McPherson • Dec 23, 2021

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Festivus?

Book Review: 'Christmas With Elvis: The Official Guide to the Holidays From the King of Rock 'n' Roll'

Book Review: 'Christmas With Elvis: The Official Guide to the Holidays From the King of Rock 'n' Roll'

Jay Gabler • Dec 23, 2021

Robert K. Elder’s new book tells you everything you ever could possibly have wanted to know about Elvis Presley’s Christmas recordings, holiday traditions, and even the cards that ritually went out signed ‘Elvis and the Colonel.’

The Come-Up: Nine Minnesota hip-hop artists for your winter playlists 

The Come-Up: Nine Minnesota hip-hop artists for your winter playlists 

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Dec 22, 2021

Great new discoveries from DNM, Mike Dreams, Cassette, and more

'Spencer' imagines a gloomy Christmas for Princess Diana

Mary Lucia • Dec 22, 2021

In this film that imagines a Christmas with the Royal Family in the 1980s, Kristen Stewart delivers a fascinating portrait of Princess Diana while Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood provides a haunting soundtrack.

The Chart Show: Minnesota's The Cactus Blossoms and Durry Debut

The Chart Show: Minnesota's The Cactus Blossoms and Durry Debut

Dec 22, 2021

Two local bands enter the chart for the first week: Durry with their viral hit “Who’s Laughing Now?” and country crooners The Cactus Blossoms.

When 'The Boss' is worth $500 million, it's time for stars to sell their back catalogs

When 'The Boss' is worth $500 million, it's time for stars to sell their back catalogs

Neda Ulaby • Dec 22, 2021

Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Stevie Nicks and Shakira all recently sold off all or part of their back catalogs. Why forgo future royalties and creative control over their songs?

Top 89 of 2021: The Message

Top 89 of 2021: The Message

Sanni Brown and Sean McPherson • Dec 22, 2021

Sani and Sean, co-hosts of The Message, share their show’s top songs of 2021.

Top 89 of 2021: The Current Staff Picks

Top 89 of 2021: The Current Staff Picks

Dec 22, 2021

Here’s what songs The Current staff have been digging in 2021.

Obama's 2021 playlist

Obama's 2021 playlist

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Dec 22, 2021

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from “Barack Obama’s Favorite Songs of 2021” playlist?

New Year's Eve 2021: Celebrations in Minneapolis and St. Paul

New Year's Eve 2021: Celebrations in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Sheila Regan and Jay Gabler • Dec 21, 2021

If you’re heading out this New Year’s Eve, there are celebrations planned across Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here are over a dozen festive options.

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