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March 05, 2022

At the core of Radio Free Current, we celebrate everyone’s favorite music. What’s your favorite music today? Whatever song hits you, make your request and Sean is going to try to play it tonight.

Your Favorite Music

Your Favorite Music

Sean McPherson • Mar 5, 2022

At the core of Radio Free Current, we celebrate everyone’s favorite music. What’s your favorite music today? Whatever song hits you, make your request and Sean is going to try to play it tonight.

Review: Wet Leg make big splash at First Avenue debut

Review: Wet Leg make big splash at First Avenue debut

Macie Rasmussen • Mar 4, 2022

The Isle of Wight duo played “Chaise Longue” and lots more in front of a Minnesota audience for the first time.

Coffee Break: Best New Bands showcase

Coffee Break: Best New Bands showcase

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Mar 4, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by Best New Bands of 2021 Showcase artists do you want to hear?  

Hip-hop and classic TV inspired new documentaries to stream now

Hip-hop and classic TV inspired new documentaries to stream now

Mary Lucia and Jill Riley • Mar 4, 2022

Mary Lucia and Jill Riley talk about two new documentaries, “Ricky Powell: The Individualist” and the new Amy Poehler-directed film, “Lucy and Desi.”

On 'PAINLESS,' Nilüfer Yanya doesn't play nice

On 'PAINLESS,' Nilüfer Yanya doesn't play nice

Hazel Cills • Mar 4, 2022

The singer-songwriter's second album is sparing and remarkably tough, weighted by an instrumental sound that matches Yanya's darker impulses and solidifies her status as a bona fide rock star.

Get to know First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2021

Get to know First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2021

Staff • Mar 3, 2022

This year’s Best New Bands include Durry, EVV, Lanue, Papa Mbye.

89 Days of Spring

89 Days of Spring

Mar 3, 2022

For the months of March, April, and May, we will provide a weekly look at what is happening in the Twin Cities region and greater Minnesota. Each Monday throughout the season, you’ll find new posts about events, entertainment, and recreation curated by our team and collaborators.

Photographer Zoe Prinds-Flash opens new Longfellow gallery, The Pink Slip

Photographer Zoe Prinds-Flash opens new Longfellow gallery, The Pink Slip

Cecilia Johnson • Mar 3, 2022

Building upon a successful career photographing Minnesota musicians, Zoe Prinds-Flash has opened a space to showcase visual art and practice mutual aid.

Listen to new music from Poliça; HAIM; Bakar; Bartees Strange; Portugal. The Man; and MICHELLE

Listen to new music from Poliça; HAIM; Bakar; Bartees Strange; Portugal. The Man; and MICHELLE

Jade • Mar 3, 2022

Hear the latest new tracks from Poliça, HAIM, Bartees Strange and Portugal. The Man. Plus, discover two emerging acts: London’s Bakar and New York’s MICHELLE.

Coffee Break: songs by great duos

Coffee Break: songs by great duos

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Mar 3, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs performed by great duos do you want to hear?

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