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September 08, 2022

Local acts make a strong showing on the chart this week, including tracks from Trampled by Turtles, Gully Boys, and Polica.

The Chart Show: Minnesotans making moves

The Chart Show: Minnesotans making moves

Sep 8, 2022

Local acts make a strong showing on the chart this week, including tracks from Trampled by Turtles, Gully Boys, and Polica.

Amanda Shires examines the fault lines in her marriage on her new album

Amanda Shires examines the fault lines in her marriage on her new album

Terry Gross • Sep 7, 2022

Shires' album, Take it Like a Man, includes songs she wrote during a difficult period in her marriage to musician Jason Isbell. She sings and plays fiddle throughout this interview.

Phoenix kick off Alpha Zulu Tour at Palace Theater

Phoenix kick off Alpha Zulu Tour at Palace Theater

Joel Swenson • Sep 7, 2022

The first night of the French indie synth band’s long-awaited Alpha Zulu Tour pulled out all the stops.

Coffee Break: Songs of hope

Coffee Break: Songs of hope

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Sep 7, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs of support and hope do you want to hear?

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.

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