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January 02, 2022

In past years, residencies have been an oasis in the cold, dark winter months. But this season, the COVID-19 pandemic is threatening live music again.

Minnesota musicians cross fingers as COVID-19 threatens winter residencies

Minnesota musicians cross fingers as COVID-19 threatens winter residencies

Cecilia Johnson • Jan 2, 2022

In past years, residencies have been an oasis in the cold, dark winter months. But this season, the COVID-19 pandemic is threatening live music again.

The "Chaise Longue" effect: Inside Wet Leg's surprise hit

The "Chaise Longue" effect: Inside Wet Leg's surprise hit

Reed Fischer • Jan 1, 2022

This past year saw the release of possibly the most provocative song ever written about a piece of home furniture. 

Wet Leg's "Chaise Longue": A 2021 timeline

Wet Leg's "Chaise Longue": A 2021 timeline

Jim McGuinn • Jan 1, 2022

The Current’s program director Jim McGuinn recaps radio and personal highlights tied to the Top 89’s number one song of 2021.

Kokou Kah: Casually lit, seriously committed to music and community

Kokou Kah: Casually lit, seriously committed to music and community

Jay Gabler • Dec 31, 2021

Kokou Kah is a rapper who describes his music as a “true fusion.” The artist, currently living in Brooklyn Center, is part of the lineup at First Avenue’s Best New Bands on Jan. 7.

Coffee Break: Best Albums of 2021

Coffee Break: Best Albums of 2021

Anna Weggel and Sean McPherson • Dec 30, 2021

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what are the best albums of 2021?

Best music books of 2021

Best music books of 2021

Jay Gabler • Dec 30, 2021

From moving memoirs to fascinating essays, 2021 saw a wealth of riches for music-loving bookworms. Here are our critic’s ten favorites.

Good Morning Bedlam release 'Lulu,' title track to their forthcoming album

Luke Taylor • Dec 30, 2021

The song is accompanied by a music video shot on location in Rochester, Minn., and Minneapolis.

Top 89: Best Albums of 2021

Top 89: Best Albums of 2021

Dec 30, 2021

Thank you for voting in our Top 89 countdown! The Current’s Best New Albums of 2021 include work by Japanese Breakfast, Jon Batiste, and Low.

The Chart Show: Musgraves and Barnett enter Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Musgraves and Barnett enter Hall of Fame

Dec 29, 2021

Two bands end the year by entering the Chart Show Hall of Fame, that would be Kacey Musgraves with “justified” and Courtney Barnett’s “Write a List of Things to Look Forward To”.

Remembering writer Joan Didion

Mary Lucia • Dec 29, 2021

Reflecting on the life of writer Joan Didion — one of Mary Lucia’s personal heroes — Mary recommends the documentary ‘Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold,’ available on Netflix and directed by Didion's nephew, Griffin Dunne.

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