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March 24, 2022

The local artist collective released a group album, ‘Coup D’etat,’ in 2021 and are leading an Afro-fusion revolution in the Twin Cities

Enter the expanding world of Ozone Creations

Enter the expanding world of Ozone Creations

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Mar 24, 2022

The local artist collective released a group album, ‘Coup D’etat,’ in 2021 and are leading an Afro-fusion revolution in the Twin Cities

Superchunk perform songs from 'Wild Loneliness' in virtual session

Mar 24, 2022

Superchunk join The Current to play a few songs from their 2022 record ‘Wild Loneliness,’ plus a familiar favorite. Frontman Mac McCaughan also talks to Mary Lucia about the band's early experiences playing in Minnesota, touring in pre-internet times, and his decision to lean into a more acoustic sound on this release.

Richard Thompson, 'Treadwell No More'

Richard Thompson, 'Treadwell No More'

Lars Gotrich • Mar 24, 2022

The track from the Music from Grizzly Man reissue is an opportunity to hear Thompson's spindly, tremolo shudder gaze into the gaping maw with equal parts fear and wonder.

Listen to new songs from Soft Cell and Pet Shop Boys; Valerie June; Alice Merton; Weezer; Yam Haus; and Koffee

Listen to new songs from Soft Cell and Pet Shop Boys; Valerie June; Alice Merton; Weezer; Yam Haus; and Koffee

Jade • Mar 24, 2022

Check out a new collaborative release from 80s giants Soft Cell and Pet Shop Boys, and hear new songs from Valerie June, Weezer, and Alice Merton. Plus, get revved up with Yam Haus’s Minnesota entry to “American Song Contest,” and groove to reggae performer Koffee’s song for peace and hope.

Coffee Break: songs produced by Nick Lowe

Coffee Break: songs produced by Nick Lowe

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Mar 24, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs produced by Nick Lowe do you want to hear?

The Chart Show: Beach House's "Superstar" Debuts

The Chart Show: Beach House's "Superstar" Debuts

Mar 24, 2022

A handful of new artists join the chart this week—including Regina Spektor, Liam Gallagher, The Black Keys, and The Beths—plus, Beach House debuts at #2 with “Superstar.”

Sylvan Esso's recording studio Betty's fosters musical community in North Carolina

Sylvan Esso's recording studio Betty's fosters musical community in North Carolina

Sarah Edwards • Mar 23, 2022

Betty's has become a home base for the Triangle's famously collaborative music scene.

Coffee Break: songs by bands with bodily names

Coffee Break: songs by bands with bodily names

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Mar 23, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by bands named for body parts or physical characteristics?

How hip-hop saved Kevin Beacham’s life, again

How hip-hop saved Kevin Beacham’s life, again

Ali Elabbady • Mar 23, 2022

Three new EPs and a self-imposed exile to Europe helped Kevin Beacham rekindle his love for hip-hop.

Lizzo's new Amazon Prime series celebrates self-love and passion

Lizzo's new Amazon Prime series celebrates self-love and passion

Lianna Matt McLernon • Mar 22, 2022

Find out more about 'Watch Out for the Big Grrrls', which launches March 25, in this Q&A with Big Grrrl and choreographer Chawntá Marie.

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