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August 22, 2022

They are part dance music, part pop, and part deep lyrics. Their eighth album, Freakout/Release, continues that varied tradition.

Album of the Week: Hot Chip, 'Freakout/Release'

Album of the Week: Hot Chip, 'Freakout/Release'

Jade • Aug 22, 2022

They are part dance music, part pop, and part deep lyrics. Their eighth album, Freakout/Release, continues that varied tradition.

Why women are dancing in solidarity with Finland's prime minister

Why women are dancing in solidarity with Finland's prime minister

Juliana Kim • Aug 22, 2022

Prime Minister Sanna Marin recently took a drug test in response to criticism over videos of her dancing and singing with friends.

Coffee Break: New Wave Synth Pop

Coffee Break: New Wave Synth Pop

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 22, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what new wave synth songs do you want to hear?

Kendrick Lamar makes explosive return to St. Paul

Kendrick Lamar makes explosive return to St. Paul

Natalia Mendez • Aug 22, 2022

The Big Steppers tour brought big, theatric entertainment Saturday night.

Madison Cunningham reveals songs from ‘Revealer’ in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Aug 19, 2022

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham is getting ready to release her new album, ‘Revealer,’ on September 9. In the run-up to the album release, Cunningham visited The Current studio to play songs from the record and to talk with host Mac Wilson.

Coffee Break: Family

Coffee Break: Family

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 19, 2022

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

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.

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