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October 07, 2022

Chicago band Dehd, on tour in support of their latest album, ‘Blue Skies,’ visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Ayisha Jaffer.

Dehd perform songs from 'Blue Skies' in The Current studio

Ayisha Jaffer • Oct 7, 2022

Chicago band Dehd, on tour in support of their latest album, ‘Blue Skies,’ visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Ayisha Jaffer.

Amyl and the Sniffers perform in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Oct 6, 2022

Melbourne punk rockers Amyl and the Sniffers tear it up in The Current studio while in town for a show at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

Angelenah's switch from rap to R&B is sensual, but still rugged

Angelenah's switch from rap to R&B is sensual, but still rugged

Ali Elabbady • Oct 6, 2022

With new project ‘I Don’t Regret a Thing,’ the artist also known as Angel Davanport harks back to her musical awakening to showcase artistry coming full circle.

Listen to WILLOW, 'Split'

Listen to WILLOW, 'Split'

Jerusalem Truth • Oct 6, 2022

On the earnest and angsty rock ballad, WILLOW embodies the rock star she was destined to be.

Hear new music by LCD Soundsystem, The Smashing Pumpkins, Jean Dawson, Freddie Gibbs, Ber and Sorry

Hear new music by LCD Soundsystem, The Smashing Pumpkins, Jean Dawson, Freddie Gibbs, Ber and Sorry

Jade • Oct 6, 2022

New Yorkers LCD Soundsystem have come out of retirement to release a new song for a soundtrack, while the Smashing Pumpkins reveal the first track for an epic rock opera album they’ve got in the works. Hear the latest from Indiana rapper Freddie Gibbs and from Minnesota artist Ber, and discover the sounds of California’s Jean Dawson and of U.K. band Sorry.

Coffee Break: Iconic recording studios

Coffee Break: Iconic recording studios

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 6, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from albums that best represent the most legendary recording studios do you want to hear?

The Chart Show: The Heavy Heavy race to the top

The Chart Show: The Heavy Heavy race to the top

Oct 6, 2022

U.K. duo The Heavy Heavy reach the top of the chart with their song ‘Miles and Miles,’ while Brandi Carlile takes ‘You and Me on the Rock’ into the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Open Mike Eagle makes himself a mixtape

Open Mike Eagle makes himself a mixtape

Nate Patrin • Oct 5, 2022

The referential artist discusses hip-hop's repurposing spirit, reconciling zonal versions of himself, making sense of rap's "golden era" and his new album, Component System with the Auto Reverse.

Innovative Minnesota musician Douglas Ewart wins recognition for transforming work

Innovative Minnesota musician Douglas Ewart wins recognition for transforming work

Oct 5, 2022

The McKnight Foundation honored Ewart’s years of community engagement and artistry with this year’s Distinguished Artist Award, which carries with it a $100,000 prize. He’s known for his support of young artists in Minneapolis.

Coffee Break: Loretta Lynn's Legacy

Coffee Break: Loretta Lynn's Legacy

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 5, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear to celebrate the life and legacy of Loretta Lynn?

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