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February 28, 2023

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

Coffee Break: Songs with Biblical references

Coffee Break: Songs with Biblical references

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Feb 28, 2023

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

Eilen Jewell, 'Crooked River'

Eilen Jewell, 'Crooked River'

Joe Kendrick • Feb 28, 2023

With a raw ache lingering in her voice, the songwriter strikes a balance between heartache and triumph in this song about overcoming despair.

Watch Laura Hugo play a captivating six-song set

Feb 28, 2023

Laura Hugo is an Indigenous singer-songwriter from the Navajo Nation. She moved to Minnesota in 2010 to pursue music and has since played all over the Midwest. Watch Hugo’s spellbinding solo set, recorded in Duluth, Minnesota.

Starcrawler perform in The Current studio

Ayisha Jaffer • Feb 28, 2023

Los Angeles band Starcrawler released their third full-length album, ‘She Said,’ on Sept. 16, 2022. While touring in support of the album, Starcrawler visited The Current studio to chat with host Ayisha Jaffer and to play songs from the new album.

Muse deliver electrifying performance at Target Center

Muse deliver electrifying performance at Target Center

Sofia Haan • Feb 27, 2023

The U.K. band toyed with the very format of a traditional concert on Sunday night in Minneapolis. Each new song was an opportunity to best the show they had presented thus far.

See photos from Saturday's Winter Dig Out event

See photos from Saturday's Winter Dig Out event

Steven Cohen • Feb 27, 2023

Music fans gathered at the Hook and Ladder Theater and Lounge in Minneapolis to enjoy performances by Joe P, DISQ and Durry.

Stephen Sanchez came to flirt at Fine Line

Stephen Sanchez came to flirt at Fine Line

Macie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Feb 27, 2023

The viral star thrilled a packed crowd in Minneapolis on Sunday evening.

Coffee Break: Albums with guest artists

Coffee Break: Albums with guest artists

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Feb 27, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what are some songs from albums with multiple guest appearances?

Album of the Week: Gorillaz, 'Cracker Island'

Album of the Week: Gorillaz, 'Cracker Island'

Jade • Feb 27, 2023

Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett have used their cartoon band, Gorillaz, as a creative outlet for experimentation, fun, and friendship since 2001. Eight albums in, 2-D, Murdoc, Noodle, and Russel are keeping the dystopian joy-filled experience on Cracker Island.

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.

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