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August 16, 2022

The Current’s Zeke connected with the singer-songwriter of the Shins to talk about the 21st anniversary of the Shins’ breakthrough debut album.

James Mercer of the Shins talks about 'Oh, Inverted World' at 21

James Mercer of the Shins talks about 'Oh, Inverted World' at 21

Zeke • Aug 16, 2022

The Current’s Zeke connected with the singer-songwriter of the Shins to talk about the 21st anniversary of the Shins’ breakthrough debut album.

Slideshow: Jack White rocks the Armory

Slideshow: Jack White rocks the Armory

Aug 15, 2022

White brought his Supply Chain Issues Tour to Minneapolis, captivating the Armory with a four-piece band.

Photos: Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine serenade Surly Festival Field

Photos: Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine serenade Surly Festival Field

Andy Witchger • Aug 15, 2022

Andrew Bird and Sam Beam brought their Outside Problems Tour to Minneapolis.

Coffee Break: With a Little Help from My Friends

Coffee Break: With a Little Help from My Friends

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 15, 2022

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

Album of the Week: Danger Mouse and Black Thought, 'Cheat Codes'

Album of the Week: Danger Mouse and Black Thought, 'Cheat Codes'

Jade • Aug 15, 2022

This is the sort of album that only comes from putting in the time and effort to flow this flawlessly.

For the first time, the Postal Service features mariachi musicians on stamps

For the first time, the Postal Service features mariachi musicians on stamps

Gabriel J. Sánchez • Aug 14, 2022

Artist Rafael López used his upbringing in Mexico City for inspiration. It took two years of development before the set launched, and each stamp will carry on a cultural legacy forever.

Chastity Brown performs three songs from 'Sing to the Walls'

Diane • Aug 14, 2022

Roots/soul musician Chastity Brown performed three songs off her new record Sing to the Walls, her first LP in five years, at The Current’s studio. Brown will headline First Avenue’s mainroom on August 20 with the local jazz ensemble Omar Abdulkarim Quartet.

Olivia Newton-John, a sexy nerd for the rest of us

Olivia Newton-John, a sexy nerd for the rest of us

Evie Nagy • Aug 14, 2022

She was never just that prim prude from the start of Grease, nor the strutting vamp from its finale. Her superpower, for over 50 years, was embodying both at once.

Megan Thee Stallion (feat. Rico Nasty), 'Scary'

Megan Thee Stallion (feat. Rico Nasty), 'Scary'

Sheldon Pearce • Aug 12, 2022

On 'Scary,' two of rap's premier smack talkers find a demented glee in menacing those who might otherwise belittle them.

Raffaella’s debut album is a labor of love

Raffaella’s debut album is a labor of love

Cecilia Johnson and Zoe Prinds-Flash • Aug 12, 2022

Live, Raff, Love grew out of a romantic and creative partnership with Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus.

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