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December 22, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that became popular again in 2022?

Coffee Break: What's old is new in 2022

Coffee Break: What's old is new in 2022

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Dec 22, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that became popular again in 2022?

The Chart Show: LCD Soundsystem find 'rhumba' at the top

The Chart Show: LCD Soundsystem find 'rhumba' at the top

Dec 22, 2022

The last official Current Chart Show of 2022 sees LCD Soundsystem dancing their way into the No. 1 spot with ‘new body rhumba.’ Meanwhile, songs by Phoenix and Arctic Monkeys enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Coffee Break: Winter solstice songs

Coffee Break: Winter solstice songs

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Dec 21, 2022

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

Interview and session: Raffaella performs at The Current

Interview and session: Raffaella performs at The Current

Diane • Dec 20, 2022

Raffaella performed music from her recent EP, Live, Raff, Love (Act 1) and spoke with The Current's Local Show host Diane about integrating into the Twin Cities music scene and incorporating humor into serious subject matter.  

Coffee Break: Ska songs for Terry Hall

Coffee Break: Ska songs for Terry Hall

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Dec 20, 2022

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

Terry Hall, singer with ska icons The Specials, dies at 63

Terry Hall, singer with ska icons The Specials, dies at 63

The Associated Press • Dec 20, 2022

Terry Hall, lead singer of The Specials, has died. With its mix of Black and white members and Jamaica-influenced fashion style, the band became leaders of the anti-racist 2 Tone ska revival movement.

Michaela Anne performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Dec 19, 2022

Touring in support of her latest album, ‘Oh To Be That Free,’ Nashville-based singer-songwriter Michaela Anne stopped at the Radio Heartland studio to perform a mini-concert of songs from the album — and a track off her new holiday EP.

Photos: Fresh talent at The Current's first Emerging Artists Showcase

Photos: Fresh talent at The Current's first Emerging Artists Showcase

Keely Zynda • Dec 19, 2022

The Emerging Artists Showcase at Duluth’s Sacred Heart Music Center spotlighted up-and-coming regional songwriters and performers. This showcase included stunning performances from Minneapolis-based Laura Hugo (Diné [Navajo]) and the Oshkii Giizhik Singers (Fond du Lac Anishinaabe) from Cloquet, Minnesota.

Top 89 of 2022: Mike Pengra's top albums

Top 89 of 2022: Mike Pengra's top albums

Mike Pengra • Dec 19, 2022

Radio Heartland host/producer Mike Pengra shares his favorite albums of 2022. 

Top 89 of 2022: Darby's top songs and albums

Top 89 of 2022: Darby's top songs and albums

Darby Ottoson • Dec 19, 2022

Digital Producer Darby Ottoson shares her favorite songs of 2022. 

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