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September 06, 2022

Blue skies, sunshine, and a cool Lake Superior breeze served as a glorious backdrop to the Water is Life Festival at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth on Sunday, Sept. 4.

Indigo Girls, Ani DiFranco, and Mother Earth highlight Water is Life concert

Indigo Girls, Ani DiFranco, and Mother Earth highlight Water is Life concert

Mark Nicklawske • Sep 6, 2022

Blue skies, sunshine, and a cool Lake Superior breeze served as a glorious backdrop to the Water is Life Festival at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth on Sunday, Sept. 4.

MUNA play an acoustic set in The Current studio

Jade • Sep 6, 2022

Los Angeles band MUNA, now signed to Phoebe Bridgers' label Saddest Factory Records, recently visited The Current studio to play acoustic versions of songs from their new self-titled album and to talk with host Jade.

Coffee Break: Back to school

Coffee Break: Back to school

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Sep 6, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what school-related songs do you want to hear?

A lawsuit over Nirvana's 'Nevermind' naked baby album cover is dismissed (again)

A lawsuit over Nirvana's 'Nevermind' naked baby album cover is dismissed (again)

Bill Chappell • Sep 5, 2022

Spencer Elden accuses the band of profiting from "the lascivious nature of his image" in the photo taken when he was a baby. Now 31, he is appealing the judge's dismissal.

Album of the Week: Sylvan Esso, 'No Rules Sandy'

Album of the Week: Sylvan Esso, 'No Rules Sandy'

Jade • Sep 5, 2022

The North Carolina duo’s latest plays with jagged edges of sound and weaves fragments together until they explode or crumble back to nothingness.

Foo Fighters perform an emotional tribute concert for drummer Taylor Hawkins

Foo Fighters perform an emotional tribute concert for drummer Taylor Hawkins

Juliana Kim • Sep 4, 2022

The rock group played the first of two tribute concerts for their late drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died in March at the age of 50.

How to watch the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

How to watch the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert

Luke Taylor • Sep 2, 2022

The live concert on Saturday, Sept. 3, will be available for viewing via livestream as well as through subscription options and a broadcast special.

Low Cut Connie win hearts and make memories at the Minnesota State Fair's Leinie Lodge

Low Cut Connie win hearts and make memories at the Minnesota State Fair's Leinie Lodge

Luke Taylor • Sep 2, 2022

Playing the second of a two-night engagement at the Minnesota State Fair’s largest free stage, Philadelphia’s Low Cut Connie captivated longtime fans and made new friends over a tirelessly energetic set of rock and roll.

Coffee Break: Rocket Fuel

Coffee Break: Rocket Fuel

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Sep 2, 2022

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

89 Days of Fall: Things to do in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond

89 Days of Fall: Things to do in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond

Natalia Toledo • Sep 1, 2022

For the months of September, October, and November, there’s so much prime activity happening around the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.

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