Micheal David Larsen made a bet on something bigger than rap battle supremacy two decades ago. He bet on himself and his artistry for his Rhymesayers album ‘The Many Faces of Oliver Hart or: How Eye One the Write Too Think.’

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with Record Store Day releases do you want to hear?

The Milwaukee-bred guitarist performed after an opening set from Luke Callen.

The Minneapolis acoustic-based folk-rock band will perform songs from its second full-length album, ‘Chapter,’ in Red Wing for the Big Turn Music Fest on Saturday, Feb. 17.

New music from a bunch of heavy hitters this week — Feist, Beck, Depeche Mode, beabadoobee, and Lizzo featuring SZA — plus a new track from rising Minnesota artist D’Lourdes.

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

The Heavy Heavy hold on to the No. 1 spot for the third week in a row, while Belle and Sebastian and Minnesota artist Maria Isa each make Chart Show debuts.

Here’s what to expect when listening to the Minneapolis alt-rockers’ Pantomime EP, C’est La Vie and Formless/Functional — now available for streaming for the first time.

The Minneapolis-based multidisciplinary artist will perform with five other local creatives as part of the upcoming Cedar Commissions showcase on Feb. 17-18.

Tune in or stream The Current on Monday, Feb. 20, for On-Air Fest to hear some of the best Twin Cities live performances we’ve captured over the years.