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July 29, 2022

More than six years after the lauded visual album Lemonade, Beyoncé returns, evolves and responds to a very different world.

Beyoncé releases seventh album, 'Renaissance'

Beyoncé releases seventh album, 'Renaissance'

Ashley Pointer • Jul 29, 2022

More than six years after the lauded visual album Lemonade, Beyoncé returns, evolves and responds to a very different world.

Photos: Highlights of Rock the Cradle 2022

Photos: Highlights of Rock the Cradle 2022

Darin Kamnetz • Jul 28, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, the Current’s annual free Rock the Cradle event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture returned Sunday, July 10, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children’s Theatre Company.

Listen to new songs by Billie Eilish; Cuco; U.S. Girls; Yard Act; Guytano; and Channel Tres

Listen to new songs by Billie Eilish; Cuco; U.S. Girls; Yard Act; Guytano; and Channel Tres

Jade • Jul 28, 2022

This week, we’ve got a suprise release from Billie Eilish, as well as new music from Cuco, U.S. Girls, Yard Act and Minnesota’s Guytano. Plus, discover the sound of California producer, singer and rapper Channel Tres.

Coffee Break: Songs for inflation

Coffee Break: Songs for inflation

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 28, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about money (or lack thereof) do you want to hear?

The Chart Show: Stranger Things' Djo cracks the Top 5

The Chart Show: Stranger Things' Djo cracks the Top 5

Jul 28, 2022

Musician and actor Djo reaches the top 5 this week with “Change”.

Coffee Break: Ice Cream

Coffee Break: Ice Cream

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 27, 2022

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

Graveyard Club discuss 'Moonflower,' their most honest record yet

Graveyard Club discuss 'Moonflower,' their most honest record yet

Diane • Jul 26, 2022

Graveyard Club members Matthew Schufman and Michael Wojtalewicz open up about their songwriting influences and how they work to go beneath the surface of a song’s lyrical and musical themes to create an experience. Graveyard Club will celebrate the album’s release with a show at Fine Line Cafe in Minneapolis on July 30 with special guest Aaron Rice.

Watch Seratones' captivating MicroShow set

Jul 26, 2022

Recorded at the Hook & Ladder Theater and Lounge in Minneapolis, the Shreveport, La., four-piece kicked out a lively set that included songs from their latest album, ‘Love & Algorhythms.’

Here's why Joni Mitchell's performance at the Newport Folk Festival is so incredible

Here's why Joni Mitchell's performance at the Newport Folk Festival is so incredible

Vanessa Romo • Jul 26, 2022

The iconic singer-songwriter wasn't able to walk or talk after a brain aneurysm in 2015. Dr. Anthony Wang, a neurosurgeon, explains the challenges she faced as a musician and her remarkable comeback.

Photos: Alanis Morissette and Garbage at Xcel Energy Center

Photos: Alanis Morissette and Garbage at Xcel Energy Center

Tony Nelson • Jul 25, 2022

Morissette’s visit to St. Paul was part of tour dates marking the 25th anniversary of her hit album ‘Jagged Little Pill.’

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