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February 27, 2022

In her new album, 'Squeeze,' Sasami invites listeners to process their rage and disillusionment as a way to bring them closer to healing.

Sasami finds catharsis in nu-metal on her new album 'Squeeze'

Sasami finds catharsis in nu-metal on her new album 'Squeeze'

Sarah McCammon and Candice Wang • Feb 27, 2022

In her new album, 'Squeeze,' Sasami invites listeners to process their rage and disillusionment as a way to bring them closer to healing.

Jennifer Hudson wins top honor at 53rd NAACP Image Awards

Jennifer Hudson wins top honor at 53rd NAACP Image Awards

The Associated Press • Feb 27, 2022

Hudson wins entertainer of the year at the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards honoring work by entertainers of color, beating out Regina King, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion and Tiffany Haddish.

Whiplash Artists and Genre Definers

Whiplash Artists and Genre Definers

Sean McPherson • Feb 26, 2022

Let’s play two-song sets from artists where the songs are so different, they’ll make your head spin — or by artists who helped define genres. Who do you want to hear?

Watch Low Cut Connie's full headlining set at The Current's 17th Anniversary Show

Feb 26, 2022

Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie never delivers anything less than a committed performance, but on this occasion, he was on another level - literally. He climbed his piano, he ripped his garment, he reached out to touch the crowd and he might have had livestream viewers reaching out as well, achieving digital communion through the sacrament of rock and roll.

Listen to a new song from Bonnie Raitt, 'Made Up Mind'

Ann Powers • Feb 25, 2022

Bonnie Raitt's new single shows that the 72-year-old blues-rock treasure is the master of the form.

Changing course, Eurovision organizers say no Russian act will compete this year

Changing course, Eurovision organizers say no Russian act will compete this year

Rachel Treisman • Feb 25, 2022

Organizers cited concerns that "the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year's Contest would bring the competition into disrepute" in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Leaving The Current on a high note: Sean McPherson's next move

Leaving The Current on a high note: Sean McPherson's next move

Sean McPherson • Feb 25, 2022

After 7.5 years with The Current, McPherson will be the next music director and afternoon drive host on Jazz88-KBEM

Coffee Break: just breathe

Coffee Break: just breathe

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Feb 25, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that remind us to just breathe?

Inside the high camp of 'House of Gucci'

Inside the high camp of 'House of Gucci'

Mary Lucia • Feb 25, 2022

Mary Lucia’s take on the Lady Gaga fashion film: I found myself laughing out loud. But then I thought, "Wait, was that supposed to be funny?"

Kiss The Tiger rock the mainstage for The Current's 17th Anniversary Show at First Avenue

Feb 25, 2022

Minneapolis five-piece Kiss The Tiger have honed a tight attack over the course of their numerous recent shows, and frontwoman Meghan Kreidler absolutely commanded the stage for a set featuring songs from the band’s breakout 2021 album, ‘Vicious Kid’.

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