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April 17, 2022

The artist builds on the Afrofuturistic world from her 2018 album in a new short story collection titled The Memory Librarian. She tells NPR about her nightmare that inspired the project.

Janelle Monáe's 'Dirty Computer' comes alive in a new collection of stories

Janelle Monáe's 'Dirty Computer' comes alive in a new collection of stories

Ayesha Rascoe, Isabella Gomez Sarmiento and Melissa Gray • Apr 17, 2022

The artist builds on the Afrofuturistic world from her 2018 album in a new short story collection titled The Memory Librarian. She tells NPR about her nightmare that inspired the project.

On full-length debut, viral punk band The Linda Lindas keep growing

On full-length debut, viral punk band The Linda Lindas keep growing

Ayesha Rascoe and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Apr 17, 2022

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Bela Salazar and Lucia de la Garza of The Linda Lindas about punk as a form of expression and the creation of their new album, Growing Up.

Friday Five: Minnesota music videos to get you singing and dancing

Friday Five: Minnesota music videos to get you singing and dancing

Diane • Apr 15, 2022

New stuff from Lizzo, Cory Wong, Caitlyn Smith, and more.

Record Store Day 2022 events in the Twin Cities

Record Store Day 2022 events in the Twin Cities

Erik Thompson • Apr 15, 2022

Record Store Day returns to a one-day event on Saturday, April 23, in celebration of its 15th anniversary, and local record stores are once again going all-out with RSD festivities planned for their devoted customers.

Minnesota Sessions: Durry perform songs from 'Suburban Legend' at Flowers Studio

Apr 15, 2022

From their parent's basement in Burnsville, MN to Flowers Studio in Minneapolis, the self-described "nostalgic indie rock" sibling duo Durry join The Current for the latest in the Minnesota Sessions series to perform tracks from their breakout debut EP, ‘Suburban Legends’.

RIP, Prince: Events to remember and celebrate in 2022

RIP, Prince: Events to remember and celebrate in 2022

Lydia Moran • Apr 15, 2022

Live music, movie screenings, and more highlight this year’s activity remembering The Purple One.

The Come-Up: Spring hip-hop anthems from Minnesota artists

The Come-Up: Spring hip-hop anthems from Minnesota artists

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Apr 15, 2022

New heat from Why Khaliq, Ricki Monique, K. Raydio, OKnice, KayCyy, and plenty more.

Coffee Break: songs with New York grit

Coffee Break: songs with New York grit

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 15, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that capture New York grit?

'Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story' is exactly that and worse — because it's true

'Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story' is exactly that and worse — because it's true

Jill Riley and Mary Lucia • Apr 15, 2022

Mary Lucia joins Jill Riley this week to talk about a two-part documentary about British DJ Jimmy Savile, a man who captured the heart of a nation while hiding his own horrific, predatory behavior.

Olivia Rodrigo delivers 'SOUR' tour at the Armory

Olivia Rodrigo delivers 'SOUR' tour at the Armory

Macie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Apr 15, 2022

Thursday’s sold-out show brought passion from the stage and the audience.

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