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February 25, 2023

TALK — the artist name of musician Nicholas Durocher — has captured the attention of most of the world with his hit single, “Run Away to Mars.” With a debut album expected later this year, TALK visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Ayisha Jaffer.

TALK performs in The Current studio

Ayisha Jaffer • Feb 25, 2023

TALK — the artist name of musician Nicholas Durocher — has captured the attention of most of the world with his hit single, “Run Away to Mars.” With a debut album expected later this year, TALK visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Ayisha Jaffer.

Folk veteran Iris DeMent shows us the 'World' she's been workin' on

Folk veteran Iris DeMent shows us the 'World' she's been workin' on

Clay Masters and Cheryl Corley • Feb 24, 2023

Over the last three decades, singer-songwriter Iris DeMent has gained a cult following of folk, gospel and country music fans.

Coffee Break: Manifesting Spring

Coffee Break: Manifesting Spring

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Feb 24, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what are some songs that make you think of warmer days?

Senators are calling on the Justice Department to look into Ticketmaster's practices

Senators are calling on the Justice Department to look into Ticketmaster's practices

Rachel Treisman • Feb 23, 2023

The leaders of the Senate subcommittee that held a hearing into Ticketmaster last month shared evidence with the Justice Department and asked it to "continue examining" the company's conduct.

Hear new songs from Janelle Monáe, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Tianna Esperanza, Hippo Campus, Devon Gilfillian and Lana Del Rey

Hear new songs from Janelle Monáe, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Tianna Esperanza, Hippo Campus, Devon Gilfillian and Lana Del Rey

Jade • Feb 23, 2023

This week, we’ve got brand-new music from Janelle Monáe, Jason Isbell, Devon Gilfillian, Lana Del Rey, and Minnesota’s Hippo Campus, as well as from emerging Cape Cod artist Tianna Esperanza.

Coffee Break: Snow day soundtrack

Coffee Break: Snow day soundtrack

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Feb 23, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs best describe your snow day?

The Chart Show: "Run Away to Mars" finds space

The Chart Show: "Run Away to Mars" finds space

Feb 23, 2023

The Heavy Heavy hold on to the No. 1 spot for the fourth week in a row as Amanda Shires enters the Chart Show Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, songs by Yo La Tengo, Dan Auerbach’s The Arcs and Canadian artist Talk make their Chart Show debuts.

Minnesota music gets its Big Turn in Red Wing

Minnesota music gets its Big Turn in Red Wing

Diane • Feb 22, 2023

The Local Show host Diane catches up with festival organizer Sam Brown, and finds great music all over town.

Photos: Big Turn Music Fest takes over Red Wing

Photos: Big Turn Music Fest takes over Red Wing

Darin Kamnetz • Feb 22, 2023

Named after the sharp turn the Mississippi takes in Red Wing, Big Turn Music Fest featured 200+ musicians at 20+ venues within two days.

The Winter Beer Dabbler pours old favorites, new curiosities

The Winter Beer Dabbler pours old favorites, new curiosities

Natalia Mendez • Feb 22, 2023

The 13th annual running of the event is at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb. 25. And the dabbling continues at Dabbler Depot, now open on West Seventh in St. Paul.

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