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August 23, 2022

With a book out, and an album on the way, the rapper shows herself healing in real-time.

Psalm One’s new projects spread the ‘Word’ and do the work

Psalm One’s new projects spread the ‘Word’ and do the work

Ali Elabbady • Aug 23, 2022

With a book out, and an album on the way, the rapper shows herself healing in real-time.

Indigo Girls, Chris Isaak to receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at AmericanaFest

Indigo Girls, Chris Isaak to receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at AmericanaFest

Luke Taylor • Aug 23, 2022

The Americana Music Association announced on Tuesday its honorees for Lifetime Achievement Awards that will be presented on Wednesday, Sept. 14, during the Americana Honors & Awards show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Coffee Break: Artists with record labels

Coffee Break: Artists with record labels

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 23, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists who started their own label?

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.

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