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June 23, 2022

Harry Styles’ “As It Was” hits the Hall of Fame as a fresh class of debuts land in the Top 20—including the latest from Polica, Ezra Furman, Phoebe Bridgers, Houndmouth, and more.

The Chart Show: Harry Styles inducted into Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Harry Styles inducted into Hall of Fame

Jun 23, 2022

Harry Styles’ “As It Was” hits the Hall of Fame as a fresh class of debuts land in the Top 20—including the latest from Polica, Ezra Furman, Phoebe Bridgers, Houndmouth, and more.

Grace Cummings plays songs from 'Storm Queen,' and discusses band rituals

Ayisha Jaffer • Jun 23, 2022

Melbourne’s Grace Cummings stops by The Current studios to play songs from her sophomore 2022 record, 'Storm Queen,' and catch up with us about band rituals, the latest Bird Of The Year in Australia, and leaving a little mystery in songwriting.

The SST Records story fills in the blanks on American punk history

The SST Records story fills in the blanks on American punk history

Michaelangelo Matos • Jun 22, 2022

A review of Jim Ruland’s new book, ‘Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise and Fall of SST Records,’ featuring the misadventures of Hüsker Dü and a whole generation of influential punk acts.

Roséwave: 110 songs for your summer getaway

Roséwave: 110 songs for your summer getaway

Lars Gotrich • Jun 22, 2022

Hit play and vibe all day. Roséwave is a lifestyle, not a genre, based around summer feels. To kick things off, here's a seven-hour soundtrack for your getaway or staycation.

Coffee Break: Kissing

Coffee Break: Kissing

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 22, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention a kiss?

Coffee Break: Summer Songs

Coffee Break: Summer Songs

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 21, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about summer do you want to hear?

Beyoncé's new single is out. Listen to 'BREAK MY SOUL'

Beyoncé's new single is out. Listen to 'BREAK MY SOUL'

LaTesha Harris • Jun 21, 2022

The Queen is back.

Zola Jesus finds purpose in the process

Zola Jesus finds purpose in the process

Liz Pelly • Jun 21, 2022

Zola Jesus has spent years contemplating the spiritual quandaries of what it means to be an artist. On her album Arkhon, she grapples with political and economic structures of power and disconnection.

Tasty plans: Summer food and craft beer festivals across Minnesota

Tasty plans: Summer food and craft beer festivals across Minnesota

Darby Ottoson • Jun 21, 2022

Here’s a selection of events — Beer Dabbler, All Pints North, food truck fests, and more — to snack and sip your way through summer.

See some of our favorite pictures from Something In The Water Festival

See some of our favorite pictures from Something In The Water Festival

Joshua Bryant, Tyrone Turner and Vanessa Castillo • Jun 21, 2022

The 3-day music festival had its first run in Washington, D.C. this year.

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