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November 30, 2022

Ten years ago, Doomtree’s established artist/producer Lazerbeak released his most career-defying record, Lava Bangers. The freshly released Lava Bangers II, in celebration of the first, consists of 20 new instrumental beats, from techno, hyper-pop and hip-hop. Lazerbeak spoke with Local Show host Diane about this new record, as well as his work with Lizzo, Dessa, Doomtree, and more.

Lazerbeak opens up about music, life and 'Lava Bangers II'

Lazerbeak opens up about music, life and 'Lava Bangers II'

Diane • Nov 30, 2022

Ten years ago, Doomtree’s established artist/producer Lazerbeak released his most career-defying record, Lava Bangers. The freshly released Lava Bangers II, in celebration of the first, consists of 20 new instrumental beats, from techno, hyper-pop and hip-hop. Lazerbeak spoke with Local Show host Diane about this new record, as well as his work with Lizzo, Dessa, Doomtree, and more.

Watch beabadoobee perform a Tiny Desk Concert

Hazel Cills • Nov 29, 2022

The songwriter's grungy dream-pop sound and sweet, sincere voice are perfectly suited to the Tiny Desk.

Coffee Break: Snow Day

Coffee Break: Snow Day

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 29, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what snow day songs do you want to hear?

Rock the halls with The Current's Holiday Stream

Rock the halls with The Current's Holiday Stream

Nov 28, 2022

A playlist featuring more than 35 hours of curated holiday music is now streaming live at thecurrent.org, and on The Current’s mobile app.

Jockstrap's experimental pop turns 7th St. Entry into a mercurial space

Jockstrap's experimental pop turns 7th St. Entry into a mercurial space

Macie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Nov 28, 2022

The genre-spanning performance kept the Minneapolis audience on their toes all night long.

Coffee Break: Motown Monday

Coffee Break: Motown Monday

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 28, 2022

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

Trampled by Turtles remember Mimi Parker, salute Duluth at Armory

Trampled by Turtles remember Mimi Parker, salute Duluth at Armory

Mark Nicklawske and Darin Kamnetz • Nov 28, 2022

Saturday night’s show in Minneapolis featured songs from the band’s latest, ‘Alpenglow,’ as well as an opening performance by Charlie Parr. Low’s Alan Sparhawk made a surprise appearance to perform “When I Go Deaf.”

Metric perform an acoustic set in The Current studio

Jill Riley • Nov 28, 2022

After a long time away from Minnesota, Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw of Metric return to The Current studio for a session hosted by Jill Riley.

Album of the Week: First Aid Kit, "Palomino"

Album of the Week: First Aid Kit, "Palomino"

Jade • Nov 28, 2022

Listening to The Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac pushed the Swedish sister duo, First Aid Kit, to break from their folk comfort zone on their fifth album, Palomino.

Bluegrass icon Billy Strings brings it back home on new album with his dad

Bluegrass icon Billy Strings brings it back home on new album with his dad

Ailsa Chang and Noah Caldwell • Nov 28, 2022

Celebrated bluegrass musician Billy Strings has a new album out, which he made with his dad, Terry Barber.

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