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January 16, 2022

The omicron surge has paused many theaters’ plans for winter stage shows, but some are still scheduled - and there are virtual options as well.

Ten theater events to see (in person or virtually) this winter

Ten theater events to see (in person or virtually) this winter

Jay Gabler • Jan 16, 2022

The omicron surge has paused many theaters’ plans for winter stage shows, but some are still scheduled - and there are virtual options as well.

Meet DNM, a low-key supergroup

Meet DNM, a low-key supergroup

Jay Gabler • Jan 14, 2022

DNM stands for DeCarlo Jackson, Naél, and Moise. With the addition of Joey Hays, the new group have unofficially become DJNM.

Cars and fish songs...in the name of science

Cars and fish songs...in the name of science

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Jan 14, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention fish, driving or cars?

On 'Dawn FM,' The Weeknd is both suffering and saved

On 'Dawn FM,' The Weeknd is both suffering and saved

Harmony Holiday • Jan 14, 2022

On his new album, The Weeknd lets us consider whether we would like to age into the shape of our fears or the shape of our most heroic dreams.

Watch an acoustic performance of 'Love Is All Around' by its songwriter, Sonny Curtis

Luke Taylor • Jan 13, 2022

In a feature for CBS Sunday Morning, Sonny Curtis performs the song he wrote for 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' a television program indelibly associated with Minneapolis.

Listen to Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend 2022

Listen to Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend 2022

Jan 13, 2022

Listen to The Current on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for a weekend devoted to the memory of Martin Luther King Jr.

25 albums to listen to this winter

25 albums to listen to this winter

Jade • Jan 13, 2022

As we continue celebrating 89 Days of Winter, Jade has some suggestions for 25 new albums out this winter that you might want to put on your playlist.

Fresh off touring with Beach Bunny, Miloe has finished his next EP

Fresh off touring with Beach Bunny, Miloe has finished his next EP

Diane • Jan 13, 2022

Miloe stops by The Local Show to talk about touring with Beach Bunny and recording his next EP.

Classic girl groups for Ronnie Spector

Classic girl groups for Ronnie Spector

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Jan 13, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from classic girl groups do you want to hear in honor of Ronnie Spector?

Book Review: Lenny Kaye's 'Lightning Striking: Ten Transformative Moments in Rock and Roll'

Book Review: Lenny Kaye's 'Lightning Striking: Ten Transformative Moments in Rock and Roll'

Jay Gabler • Jan 13, 2022

'Lightning Striking,' by the Patti Smith Group’s Lenny Kaye, is a combination of memoir and history with an emphasis on the latter.

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