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October 27, 2022

Enter here for a chance to win tickets to see Bartees Strange, Tegan and Sara, Amanda Shires, Trampled By Turtles and more. 

It's Show-vember! Sign up for a chance to win tickets to upcoming shows

It's Show-vember! Sign up for a chance to win tickets to upcoming shows

Oct 27, 2022

Enter here for a chance to win tickets to see Bartees Strange, Tegan and Sara, Amanda Shires, Trampled By Turtles and more. 

Photos: Ondara performs a MicroShow at the Hook and Ladder

Photos: Ondara performs a MicroShow at the Hook and Ladder

Steven Cohen • Oct 27, 2022

At Tuesday’s MicroShow, Ondara performed for a small crowd at The Hook and Ladder, fresh off the release of his latest album, Spanish Villager No. 3.

Sounds of Blackness relive career highs and perform new music

Sounds of Blackness relive career highs and perform new music

Diane • Oct 27, 2022

Minneapolis-St. Paul ensemble Sounds of Blackness performed a stellar, uplifting three-song set for The Current and spoke to The Local Show Host Diane about the group’s prestigious history.

Hear new songs by Andrew Bird, Young Fathers, Taylor Swift, Graveyard Club, Hannah Jadagu, and NxWorries

Hear new songs by Andrew Bird, Young Fathers, Taylor Swift, Graveyard Club, Hannah Jadagu, and NxWorries

Jade • Oct 27, 2022

This week, we see new music from Scottish trio Young Fathers and from Minnesota’s Graveyard Club, as well as collaborations between Andrew Bird and Phoebe Bridgers; Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey; and Anderson .Paak (as NxWorries) and H.E.R. We also share a new song from New-York-by-way-of-Texas artist Hannah Jadagu.

Coffee Break: '1999' Bonus tracks

Coffee Break: '1999' Bonus tracks

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 27, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what gems from Prince’s album 1999 do you want to hear?

The Chart Show: Sampa the Great debuts with 'Let Me Be Great'

The Chart Show: Sampa the Great debuts with 'Let Me Be Great'

Oct 27, 2022

This week on the Chart Show, it’s a great week to be a Minnesota artist, and it’s also great to be Sampa the Great.

Watch Miloe's full performance from MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair

Oct 26, 2022

Minneapolis singer-songwriter Miloe and his band performed a set of songs on the Dan Patch Park stage at the Minnesota State Fair on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, as part of MPR Day. Watch the complete performance.

The Current celebrates Public Radio Music Day

The Current celebrates Public Radio Music Day

Oct 26, 2022

Listen all day long to special sets featuring live performances by Angel Olson, Wet Leg, Brandi Carlile, Mumford & Sons, and more!

S.G. Goodman: Tiny Desk Concert

Ann Powers • Oct 26, 2022

In Goodman's songs, music is a route to both survival and transcendence. Watch her perform three powerful tracks that confront grief and stump for understanding.

Coffee Break: The Current In-studio performances

Coffee Break: The Current In-studio performances

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 26, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what are some of your favorite performances from The Current’s studio sessions?

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