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Recent stories from The Current
December 01, 2022

First Aid Kit hold onto No. 1 with "Out of My Head,” while Minnesota favorites Trampled By Turtles climb to No. 3 following their sold-out show at the Armory in Minneapolis.

The Chart Show: Trampled By Turtles ascend to No. 3

The Chart Show: Trampled By Turtles ascend to No. 3

Dec 1, 2022

First Aid Kit hold onto No. 1 with "Out of My Head,” while Minnesota favorites Trampled By Turtles climb to No. 3 following their sold-out show at the Armory in Minneapolis.

The Heavy Heavy perform in The Current studio

Ayisha Jaffer • Nov 30, 2022

While on tour across the United States, U.K. band The Heavy Heavy were living a real-life version of their hit song ‘Miles and Miles’ when they visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Ayisha Jaffer.

Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79

Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79

The Associated Press • Nov 30, 2022

The British-born vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player whose cool, soulful contralto helped define such classics as "You Make Loving Fun," "Everywhere" and "Don't Stop," died Wednesday.

Charley Crockett brings honky-tonk heat to First Avenue

Charley Crockett brings honky-tonk heat to First Avenue

Joel Swenson and Isabel Fajardo • Nov 30, 2022

For the Minneapolis stop of his Man From Waco tour, Charley Crockett rewarded diehard fans — who trudged through more than seven inches of fresh snow to get to First Avenue — with a spectacular 30-song set. 

Coffee Break: Second British Invasion

Coffee Break: Second British Invasion

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 30, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists of the second wave of the British invasion?

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.

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