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February 02, 2023

The Heavy Heavy go straight to No. 1 with their song ‘Go Down River’ as it makes its Chart Show debut this week. We also see song debuts from Danielle Ponder, Arlo Parks, SZA, and duo Plains.

The Chart Show: 'Go Down River' makes a big splash

The Chart Show: 'Go Down River' makes a big splash

Feb 2, 2023

The Heavy Heavy go straight to No. 1 with their song ‘Go Down River’ as it makes its Chart Show debut this week. We also see song debuts from Danielle Ponder, Arlo Parks, SZA, and duo Plains.

Celebrate Black History Month 2023 with The Current

Celebrate Black History Month 2023 with The Current

Feb 1, 2023

Hear groundbreaking songs from Black musicians and learn more about their history and influence all month long.

Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson and more named 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson and more named 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Lars Gotrich • Feb 1, 2023

As they have every year since 1986, members of the Hall will select from a group of nominees – though these days, the nominees tend to represent a wider spectrum of popular music.

Coffee Break: The Roots of Black Music: The Blues

Coffee Break: The Roots of Black Music: The Blues

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Feb 1, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Blues songs do you want to highlight for Black History Month?

'It Hurts' so good: Bad Bad Hats release 10th anniversary edition of first EP

'It Hurts' so good: Bad Bad Hats release 10th anniversary edition of first EP

Diane • Jan 31, 2023

Diane speaks to singer/guitarist Kerry Alexander and bassist Chris Hogue ahead of two shows on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis.

Coffee Break: From the CBGB stage

Coffee Break: From the CBGB stage

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 31, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what are some songs from the underground punk/new wave scene of NYC’s East Village in the 70s?

Hermanos Gutiérrez: Tiny Desk Concert

Felix Contreras • Jan 31, 2023

The brothers' Tiny Desk performance is the perfect, slow-burning introduction to their music.

Photos: Gully Boys, Scrunchies open new Uptown venue Green Room

Photos: Gully Boys, Scrunchies open new Uptown venue Green Room

Jan 30, 2023

Five local bands played the grand opening show at Green Room on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

Semisonic rock the Current’s 18th anniversary with sold-out First Avenue shows

Semisonic rock the Current’s 18th anniversary with sold-out First Avenue shows

Joel Swenson and Darin Kamnetz • Jan 30, 2023

Despite frigid temps in the single digits, Semisonic and Chastity Brown teamed up to play two sold-out First Avenue shows celebrating the Current’s 18th anniversary this past weekend.

Coffee Break: This one goes out to the one I love

Coffee Break: This one goes out to the one I love

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 30, 2023

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

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