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March 24, 2023

Five new music videos by Minnesota artists, including Atmosphere, The Scarlet Goodbye, Ber, Beemer, and The Foxgloves.

Friday Five: Minnesota music videos to help assuage your March Madness

Friday Five: Minnesota music videos to help assuage your March Madness

Diane • Mar 24, 2023

Five new music videos by Minnesota artists, including Atmosphere, The Scarlet Goodbye, Ber, Beemer, and The Foxgloves.

Coffee Break: SXSW lineup

Coffee Break: SXSW lineup

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 24, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, sit back, relax, and enjoy Jade’s recap of SXSW!

For the beloved trio's return, Nickel Creek created its own world

For the beloved trio's return, Nickel Creek created its own world

Brittney McKenna • Mar 24, 2023

"We had basically farmed every nutrient we could out of the potential of this band's soil and we needed to let it rest," Sara Watkins says of the nine-year break between Nickel Creek albums.

10 must-listen music discoveries from SXSW

10 must-listen music discoveries from SXSW

Jade • Mar 23, 2023

The Current’s music director and midday host, Jade, recently attended the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas. After seeing countless performances, here are 10 artists you’ve got to check out.

The Chart Show: 'Go Down River' goes back up

The Chart Show: 'Go Down River' goes back up

Mar 23, 2023

U.K. duo The Heavy Heavy boomerang back into the No. 1 spot for The Current Chart Show, pushing Janelle Monáe back to the No. 3. Meanwhile, Sampa The Great enters the Chart Show Hall of Fame, and Margo Price’s latest debuts at No. 20.

After allegations against Win Butler, an existential crisis lingers for Montréal

After allegations against Win Butler, an existential crisis lingers for Montréal

Yara El-Soueidi • Mar 22, 2023

Ever since frontman Win Butler was accused of sexual misconduct by several people in 2022, Arcade Fire's hometown scene has struggled with how to respond.

Steve Lukather on the legacy of Toto and beyond

Steve Lukather on the legacy of Toto and beyond

Jill Riley • Mar 22, 2023

Steve Lukather is a studio musician, solo artist, author — and he’s probably best known as the sole continuous founding member of the rock band Toto. Ahead of Toto’s show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, Lukather took time for conversation with The Current’s Jill Riley.

The Beths rise to the occasion for make-up First Avenue show

The Beths rise to the occasion for make-up First Avenue show

Sofia Haan and Sara Fish • Mar 21, 2023

After the weather snowballed a date earlier this year, the Beths made the most of a Monday night in Minneapolis.

At Adele's Vegas residency, intimacy is the ultimate luxury

At Adele's Vegas residency, intimacy is the ultimate luxury

Bilal Qureshi • Mar 20, 2023

The pop star has always been an uneasy match for the demands of touring. In the controlled stillness of a Las Vegas theater, she may have finally found her place.

Listen to Mighty Poplar, 'Grey Eagle'

Listen to Mighty Poplar, 'Grey Eagle'

Joe Kendrick • Mar 20, 2023

In the right hands, wooden instruments can give an electric jolt; the roots music supergroup gives us a lesson in speed and intricacy.

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