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February 22, 2022

Mark Lanegan, known for his work in Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins, had a rumbling rasp in his voice that could convey the weight of the world.

Mark Lanegan, Screaming Trees singer and voracious collaborator, dies at 57

Mark Lanegan, Screaming Trees singer and voracious collaborator, dies at 57

Lars Gotrich • Feb 22, 2022

Mark Lanegan, known for his work in Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins, had a rumbling rasp in his voice that could convey the weight of the world.

Watch Miloe's full set for The Current's 17th Anniversary Show at First Avenue

Feb 22, 2022

Emerging Minneapolis artist Miloe brings his bedroom-pop to the First Avenue mainstage with only his orange Fender, which produced an aptly bright tone in a solo set of the sweet, distinctive songs that have earned him a growing national audience.

Review and photos: Solid Gold unveil new songs at the Turf Club

Review and photos: Solid Gold unveil new songs at the Turf Club

Cecilia Johnson and Emmet Kowler • Feb 22, 2022

Minneapolis synth-rockers Solid Gold delighted a sold-out audience on Friday at the Turf Club.

Coffee Break: all about two

Coffee Break: all about two

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Feb 22, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have "two" in the title?

Buffalo Nichols: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Kara Frame • Feb 22, 2022

The blues singer plays a solo Tiny Desk home concert from a spare, dimly lit Austin office building.

Album of the Week: Beach House, 'Once Twice Melody'

Album of the Week: Beach House, 'Once Twice Melody'

Reed Fischer • Feb 21, 2022

Once Twice Melody is a pristinely recorded, dream pop double album that aligns shoegaze, ambient experimentation, and reverent nods to rock ‘n’ roll’s avant-garde.

Minnesota Sessions: The Cactus Blossoms perform songs from 'One Day' at The Terrarium

Diane • Feb 21, 2022

For the latest edition of Minnesota Sessions, we went to The Terrarium studios in Minneapolis with The Cactus Blossoms. Fresh off the release of their third studio record, we spoke with the sibling duo about the murky waters of songwriting inspiration, their work with David Lynch on ‘Twin Peaks,’ and inviting Jenny Lewis as a guest vocalist on the album.

Music You Can Gush About

Music You Can Gush About

Sean McPherson • Feb 19, 2022

There’s certain music that just makes you want to explain every bit of its awesomeness. What music do you gush about the most?

Black Voices in American Music: The Playlist

Black Voices in American Music: The Playlist

Lara Downes • Feb 19, 2022

Some of the first truly American music was created by Black voices. In this playlist, pianist Lara Downes offers a broad range of songs that speak to the irrepressible, irresistible sound of hope.

Bleachers' Jack Antonoff on recording at Paisley Park, his love of FaceTime, and touring in 2022

Mac Wilson and Jesse Wiza • Feb 18, 2022

Ahead of Bleachers' 2022 tour, Jack Antonoff caught up with The Current's Mac Wilson about recording at Paisley Park, his love of Facetime as a way to connect with loved ones, and how he looks at touring: "It's like throwing a wedding every night."

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