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January 22, 2023

Singer-songwriter, producer, Black Keys member and The Arcs co-founder Dan Auerbach talks with Bill DeVille about the Arcs’ new record, ‘Electrophonic Chronic,’ and about working with legendary musicians.

Dan Auerbach talks about the new record from The Arcs

Dan Auerbach talks about the new record from The Arcs

Bill DeVille • Jan 22, 2023

Singer-songwriter, producer, Black Keys member and The Arcs co-founder Dan Auerbach talks with Bill DeVille about the Arcs’ new record, ‘Electrophonic Chronic,’ and about working with legendary musicians.

John Cale, ever restless, returns with the deeply collaborative 'Mercy'

John Cale, ever restless, returns with the deeply collaborative 'Mercy'

Juana Summers, Noah Caldwell and Sarah Handel • Jan 20, 2023

The Welsh-born artist, a co-founder of The Velvet Underground, has been relentlessly creating for nearly 60 years. On his new album, he sounds as alive as ever.

Coffee Break: Best new bands

Coffee Break: Best new bands

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 20, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2022 lineup do you want to hear?

Listen to Rickie Lee Jones, 'Just in Time'

Listen to Rickie Lee Jones, 'Just in Time'

Ann Powers • Jan 20, 2023

Jones lets the sun shine in on this jazz standard, but maintains a pensive undertone.

Request a song for Valentine's Day

Request a song for Valentine's Day

Jan 20, 2023

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and The Current wants to celebrate with you!  Request a song and leave a message to be dedicated to your special somebody.

Crosby, Stills & Nash co-founder David Crosby has died at 81

Crosby, Stills & Nash co-founder David Crosby has died at 81

Annie Zaleski • Jan 20, 2023

Crosby was a prominent figure of the free-spirited 1970s Laurel Canyon scene who helped bring folk-rock mainstream with both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

David Crosby, an icon of American rock, has died at age 81

David Crosby, an icon of American rock, has died at age 81

Eric Westervelt • Jan 19, 2023

David Crosby, an icon of American rock, has died. A co-founder of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young influenced a generation of rockers and singer songwriters. He was 81.

How Pit Stop found a country sound in the middle of the Twin Cities

How Pit Stop found a country sound in the middle of the Twin Cities

Joel Swenson and Lucy Hawthorne • Jan 19, 2023

From their Minneapolis practice space, band members talk about their first (barely) pre-pandemic show, their punk and indie roots, and what’s influencing their upcoming album.

Hear new music from The National, Arlo Parks and more, plus a trio of new songs from trio boygenius

Hear new music from The National, Arlo Parks and more, plus a trio of new songs from trio boygenius

Jade • Jan 19, 2023

This week, we bring you new music from The National, Arlo Parks, and a trio of new songs from super trio boygenius. Also, discover the solo work of Nanna (from Of Monsters and Men), the latest from Canadian artist Debby Friday, and a project championed by Sophia Eris.

Coffee Break: Country crossover

Coffee Break: Country crossover

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 19, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what classic country/pop crossover songs do you want to hear?

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