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October 15, 2022

Minnesota Sessions is a video series that seeks to explore the best scenes and sounds of Minnesota by having local musicians perform in the state’s natural offerings.  

 The Current’s 'Minnesota Sessions' video series nominated for two Upper Midwest Emmy Awards

The Current’s 'Minnesota Sessions' video series nominated for two Upper Midwest Emmy Awards

Oct 15, 2022

Minnesota Sessions is a video series that seeks to explore the best scenes and sounds of Minnesota by having local musicians perform in the state’s natural offerings.  

Margo Price's new memoir is courageously frank, utterly moving

Margo Price's new memoir is courageously frank, utterly moving

Luke Taylor • Oct 14, 2022

In 'Maybe We'll Make It,' Americana star Price describes her climb from hardscrabble existence and deep personal tragedy to a well-established musician.

Duluth live music cafe Wussow's celebrates 20 years of One Week Live

Duluth live music cafe Wussow's celebrates 20 years of One Week Live

Mark Nicklawske and Keely Zynda • Oct 14, 2022

From Monday, Oct. 17, through Saturday, Oct. 22, Wussow’s Concert Cafe has assembled its 20th One Week Live concert blitz at its longtime location in West Duluth.

AMAs creates the first K-Pop category in a major U.S. music award show

AMAs creates the first K-Pop category in a major U.S. music award show

Ashley Ahn • Oct 14, 2022

Nominees for Favorite K-pop Artist are BLACKPINK, BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and TWICE. The AMAs have been dubbed the world's largest fan-voted awards show.

Album of the Week: The 1975's "Being Funny in a Foreign Language"

Album of the Week: The 1975's "Being Funny in a Foreign Language"

Jade • Oct 14, 2022

The 5th full length from British rockers The 1975 uses acerbic wit and antagonism to take a sharp look at loneliness and past relationships.

Coffee Break: Concept albums

Coffee Break: Concept albums

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 14, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from concept albums do you want to hear?

Katie Crutchfield and Jess Williamson tell their truth plainly

Katie Crutchfield and Jess Williamson tell their truth plainly

Marissa Lorusso • Oct 14, 2022

Plains' I Walked With You A Ways, the collaborative debut from the Waxahatchee singer-songwriter and Williamson, combines wry wisdom with a classic country sound.

Watch The Cactus Blossoms' full performance from MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair

Mike Pengra • Oct 13, 2022

Featuring songs from their latest album, ‘One Day,’ as well as selections from their back catalogue, The Cactus Blossoms perform on the Dan Patch Park stage at the Minnesota State Fair on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, as part of MPR Day.

Hear new songs by Sharon Van Etten, Jamila Woods, Jeremy Messersmith, Omar Apollo, The Big Moon and Weyes Blood

Hear new songs by Sharon Van Etten, Jamila Woods, Jeremy Messersmith, Omar Apollo, The Big Moon and Weyes Blood

Jade • Oct 13, 2022

This week, we’ve got great new tracks from Sharon Van Etten, Jamila Woods, The Big Moon and Weyes Blood. Plus, discover the sounds of emerging artist Omar Apollo, as well as a diabolically delightful new tune for spooky season from Jeremy Messersmith.

Coffee Break: Songs for the Minnesota Wild

Coffee Break: Songs for the Minnesota Wild

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 13, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear to ring in the hockey season?

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