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September 27, 2022

On the release of their new album, ‘Spark,’ Chicago band Whitney’s Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek visit The Current to play songs and to chat with host Mac Wilson.

Whitney perform in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Sep 27, 2022

On the release of their new album, ‘Spark,’ Chicago band Whitney’s Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek visit The Current to play songs and to chat with host Mac Wilson.

Joe Bussard, the collector who preserved early American recordings, has died at 86

Joe Bussard, the collector who preserved early American recordings, has died at 86

Lars Gotrich • Sep 27, 2022

Joe Bussard not only sought out obscure 78-rpm records that otherwise would have disappeared, but shared the music with giddy excitement.

Inside Carbon Sound's mission to celebrate Black musical expression

Inside Carbon Sound's mission to celebrate Black musical expression

Diane • Sep 27, 2022

Local Show host Diane caught up with Carbon Sound content director Julian Green to talk about the new 24/7 stream provided by The Current that plays R&B, hip-hop, jazz, electronica, Afrobeats, and more.

Coffee Break: Taylor Hawkins Tribute lineup

Coffee Break: Taylor Hawkins Tribute lineup

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Sep 27, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists on the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert lineup do you want to hear?

Rocktober 2022: Your chance to win tickets to upcoming October shows

Rocktober 2022: Your chance to win tickets to upcoming October shows

Sep 27, 2022

Enter here for a chance to win tickets to see Metric, Wolf Alice, Broken Social Scene, Turnstile, and more.

Playlist: Training tracks for the Twin Cities Marathon

Playlist: Training tracks for the Twin Cities Marathon

Macie Rasmussen and Natalia Toledo • Sep 26, 2022

A curated playlist to pump up runners and spectators for the 2022 Twin Cities Marathon on October 2.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit celebrate First Ave Star

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit celebrate First Ave Star

Joel Swenson • Sep 26, 2022

Throughout Saturday evening’s show in Minneapolis, the band took nearly every song off-script with extended virtuosic solos, extra bridges, and no shortage of style.

Lizzo talks to Jill Riley about music, tour, awards — and what motivates her

Jill Riley • Sep 26, 2022

‘I'm just a vessel for change,’ Lizzo tells the Morning Show’s Jill Riley. ‘And, you know, that's all I ever aim to be.’

Coffee Break: Super Bowl Halftime performers

Coffee Break: Super Bowl Halftime performers

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Sep 26, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by artists who have performed at the Super Bowl Halftime Show do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Death Cab for Cutie, 'Asphalt Meadows'

Album of the Week: Death Cab for Cutie, 'Asphalt Meadows'

Jade • Sep 26, 2022

Their 10th album is perfect for the start of fall.

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