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October 03, 2022

On the first of two nights in St. Paul, Josh Tillman put on a show with a huge orchestral feel.

Father John Misty brings big band energy to the Palace

Father John Misty brings big band energy to the Palace

Joel Swenson and Sara Fish • Oct 3, 2022

On the first of two nights in St. Paul, Josh Tillman put on a show with a huge orchestral feel.

Coffee Break: Fall color report

Coffee Break: Fall color report

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 3, 2022

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

Album of the Week: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, 'Cool It Down'

Album of the Week: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, 'Cool It Down'

Jade • Oct 3, 2022

When you really love a band, new albums are always anticipated with equal amounts of excitement and anxiety. Will it continue their awesome legacy or be an absolute bummer?

With '$oul $old $eparately,' Freddie Gibbs cashes in on his cachet

With '$oul $old $eparately,' Freddie Gibbs cashes in on his cachet

Matthew Ramirez • Oct 1, 2022

Forget what F. Scott Fitzgerald said about American lives and second acts, Gibbs is on his third or fourth. $$$ is a rewarding listen that sometimes labors under the weight of a forced progression.

The two sides of Glitteratti

The two sides of Glitteratti

Mark Nicklawske • Sep 30, 2022

Duluth-based Glitteratti, featuring members of Trampled by Turtles, released two EPs this year. The differences between Rectify!, released in July, and A Delicate Ballast, released in September, are day and night.

Photos: Night Moves perform at The Current's last Happy Hour of the season

Photos: Night Moves perform at The Current's last Happy Hour of the season

Darin Kamnetz • Sep 30, 2022

Thursday’s Happy Hour at Surly Brewing Co. marks the end of The Current’s patio pop-ups for the season. We welcomed fall with two hours of fun and music, including a set from local indie rockers Night Moves.

Regional park in Kentucky to be renamed in John Prine's honor

Regional park in Kentucky to be renamed in John Prine's honor

Luke Taylor • Sep 30, 2022

Located in Muhlenberg County — which Prine sings about in his song, ‘Paradise’ — the park will be dedicated as John Prine Memorial Park during an official ceremony on Saturday.

Rocktober: Twin Cities live music highlights this October

Rocktober: Twin Cities live music highlights this October

Darby Ottoson • Sep 30, 2022

Where to see live music around the Twin Cities this October, including shows from Lizzo, Metric, and Sudan Archives.

Coffee Break: Marathon soundtrack

Coffee Break: Marathon soundtrack

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Sep 30, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs would you include on a marathon soundtrack?

Amyl and the Sniffers dominate First Avenue with tenacious spirit

Amyl and the Sniffers dominate First Avenue with tenacious spirit

Macie Rasmussen • Sep 30, 2022

One of the leading bands in the Australian punk scene headlined a night also featuring U.K.-based Bob Vylan, and Iowa’s The Rumours.

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