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February 03, 2022

Hippo Campus have built a loyal fanbase for their playful and imaginative music since their inception nearly a decade ago. You know how some bands start off mediocre and all the sudden become outstanding through time and diligence? Not for Hippo Campus.

Album of the Week: Hippo Campus, 'LP3'

Album of the Week: Hippo Campus, 'LP3'

Diane • Feb 3, 2022

Hippo Campus have built a loyal fanbase for their playful and imaginative music since their inception nearly a decade ago. You know how some bands start off mediocre and all the sudden become outstanding through time and diligence? Not for Hippo Campus.

Request a song for Valentine's Day on The Current

Request a song for Valentine's Day on The Current

Feb 3, 2022

Whether your favorite love song is cute or steamy, old or new, Minnesota-made or from thousands of miles away, tell us about it, and we'll put together a great soundtrack for Monday, February 14.

Hear new music from Lucy Dacus, Arlo Parks, Calexico, Samm Henshaw, Tank and the Bangas, and Painted Shield

Hear new music from Lucy Dacus, Arlo Parks, Calexico, Samm Henshaw, Tank and the Bangas, and Painted Shield

Jade • Feb 3, 2022

This week brings a surprise new single from Lucy Dacus, as well as new songs from Arlo Parks, Calexico, and Tank and the Bangas. Plus, discover Samm Henshaw and hear the latest from the Mason Jennings-helmed project, Painted Shield.

Coffee Break: A taste of Hinterland

Coffee Break: A taste of Hinterland

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Feb 3, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from acts playing this year’s Hinterland Music Festival?

Billie Holiday's classic autobiography brims with life

Billie Holiday's classic autobiography brims with life

Jay Gabler • Feb 3, 2022

In honor of Black History Month, we’re revisiting 'Lady Sings the Blues,' the autobiography Billie Holiday wrote with William Dufty in 1956.

The Chart Show: High tide for Beach House

The Chart Show: High tide for Beach House

Feb 3, 2022

We’re still a few weeks out from the release of the latest record from Baltimore dream-pop act Beach House, but voters quickly rallied and brought the album’s title track to the top of the chart.

Janet Jackson is amazing. The 'JANET' documentary? Not so much

Mary Lucia • Feb 2, 2022

Janet Jackson’s documentary 'JANET' is just not that deep.

David Crosby, Graham Nash and Stephen Stills pull their content from Spotify

David Crosby, Graham Nash and Stephen Stills pull their content from Spotify

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Feb 2, 2022

The former bandmates of Neil Young said they were supporting his protest against COVID-19 misinformation on the music streaming platform.

Dolly Parton among this year's first-time nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Dolly Parton among this year's first-time nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Associated Press • Feb 2, 2022

Parton is one of 17 artists and groups being considered for induction into the Hall of Fame this year — a list that also includes Eminem, A Tribe Called Quest, Lionel Ritchie and Beck.

Coffee Break: 2022 Rock Hall Nominees

Coffee Break: 2022 Rock Hall Nominees

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Feb 2, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from 2022 Rock Hall nominees?

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