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May 19, 2022

A few new entries this week from Sharon Van Etten, Belle and Sebastian, and Beabadoobee – who will be performing at The Current’s Rock the Garden June 11th – at number 12 with her latest “Talk.”

The Chart Show: Beabadoobee, Belle and Sebastian, and Sharon Van Etten debut

The Chart Show: Beabadoobee, Belle and Sebastian, and Sharon Van Etten debut

May 19, 2022

A few new entries this week from Sharon Van Etten, Belle and Sebastian, and Beabadoobee – who will be performing at The Current’s Rock the Garden June 11th – at number 12 with her latest “Talk.”

LineCheck: What are NFTs, and how are musicians using them?

LineCheck: What are NFTs, and how are musicians using them?

Diane • May 18, 2022

Diane talks NFTS with Marketplace Business News Senior Editor Rick Karr and musicians Ness Nite and Allan Kingdom.

10 bluegrass and old-time artists thriving in modern Nashville

10 bluegrass and old-time artists thriving in modern Nashville

Craig Havighurst • May 18, 2022

Here are 10 area artists and songs to jump start your journey into Nashville's ongoing bluegrass and old-time artistry.

Coffee Break: environmentally friendly artists

Coffee Break: environmentally friendly artists

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • May 18, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by environmentally conscious artists do you want to hear?

Kendrick Lamar is ready to talk. Is he ready to listen?

Kendrick Lamar is ready to talk. Is he ready to listen?

Marcus J. Moore • May 18, 2022

The long-dormant, era-defining rapper makes one thing clear from the start of Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers: He's not the hero you're looking for.

Survey: How much do Minnesotans appreciate local music and arts?

Survey: How much do Minnesotans appreciate local music and arts?

May 17, 2022

APM Research Lab’s Minnesota Diverse Communities Survey reveals areas where the state’s arts amenities are thriving, and where there’s more work to do.

Coffee Break: 2022 Americana Honors and Awards nominees

Coffee Break: 2022 Americana Honors and Awards nominees

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • May 17, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by the 2022 Americana Honors and Awards nominees do you want to hear?

Americana Honors and Awards 2022: Brandi Carlile, Yola, Adia Victoria and Big Thief among nominees

Americana Honors and Awards 2022: Brandi Carlile, Yola, Adia Victoria and Big Thief among nominees

Luke Taylor • May 16, 2022

The nominees were announced during a ceremony Monday afternoon at the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville.

Valerie June performs a captivating Microshow at the Hook & Ladder

May 16, 2022

Singer-songwriter Valerie June joins The Current for an intimate acoustic #MicroShow set at The Hook & Ladder Theater in Minneapolis.

Turnstile turn up the heat at Varsity Theater

Turnstile turn up the heat at Varsity Theater

Macie Rasmussen and Natalia Mendez • May 16, 2022

A high-energy night celebrated Baltimore punks’ breakout album, ‘GLOW ON.’

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