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August 18, 2022

Dessa discusses new music, her podcast, performance, and splitting her time between Minneapolis and New York.

Interview: Dessa debuts new pop single "Blush"

Interview: Dessa debuts new pop single "Blush"

Diane • Aug 18, 2022

Dessa discusses new music, her podcast, performance, and splitting her time between Minneapolis and New York.

The Minnesota State Fair 2022 live music guide

The Minnesota State Fair 2022 live music guide

Ali Elabbady • Aug 18, 2022

Top concert and performance picks for each day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

'Cheat Codes' is the solo album Black Thought couldn't have made until now

'Cheat Codes' is the solo album Black Thought couldn't have made until now

Sheldon Pearce • Aug 18, 2022

A standalone LP from the voice of the Roots was rumored for two decades at least. Finally here, Cheat Codes isn't just excellent: It's a product of all the years it went unmade.

On 'Sundays,' Andrew Combs seeks a roadmap to redemption

On 'Sundays,' Andrew Combs seeks a roadmap to redemption

Brittney McKenna • Aug 18, 2022

In the aftermath of an early-pandemic breakdown, Combs sought solace in a regular songwriting routine. The result is a beautiful, intimate album that grapples with personal and existential questions.

Hear new songs from Sylvan Esso, Wildermiss, Caamp, Miloe, Ravyn Lenae, and Titus Andronicus

Hear new songs from Sylvan Esso, Wildermiss, Caamp, Miloe, Ravyn Lenae, and Titus Andronicus

Jade • Aug 18, 2022

This week, catch up on the new music from Sylvan Esso, Caamp, Titus Andronicus, Denver’s Wildermiss and Minnesota artist Miloe. Plus, discover the sound of emerging Chicago artist Ravyn Lenae.

Coffee Break: Camping Soundtrack

Coffee Break: Camping Soundtrack

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 18, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs would you include on a camping trip soundtrack?

The Chart Show: Loser's Club wins over Voters

The Chart Show: Loser's Club wins over Voters

Aug 18, 2022

Minnesota sibling duo Durry land in the #3 spot this week.

The Current's music and events at the Minnesota State Fair 2022

The Current's music and events at the Minnesota State Fair 2022

Aug 17, 2022

Visit the Minnesota Public Radio booth throughout the fair for events featuring Low Cut Connie, Miloe, the Cactus Blossoms, and more.

Coffee Break: Bone songs

Coffee Break: Bone songs

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 17, 2022

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

Butch Thompson, revered Minnesota pianist, has died at age 78

Butch Thompson, revered Minnesota pianist, has died at age 78

Jacob Aloi • Aug 16, 2022

The esteemed purveyor of jazz piano enjoyed a long career in Minnesota and beyond.

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