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April 07, 2023

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

Coffee Break: Baseball songs

Coffee Break: Baseball songs

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Apr 7, 2023

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

Maygen and the Birdwatcher perform in The Current studio

Mike Pengra • Apr 6, 2023

Formed just before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Americana band Maygen and the Birdwatcher earned two Midwest Country Music Awards for their debut album, ‘Moonshine.’ Their latest release is ‘Bootleggin’ At The Flower Shoppe’; they visited Radio Heartland to talk about their trajectory so far.

Hear new songs from Lucinda Williams, Moby, Christy Costello, Milku, Royel Otis, and Lael Neale

Hear new songs from Lucinda Williams, Moby, Christy Costello, Milku, Royel Otis, and Lael Neale

Jade • Apr 6, 2023

This week, we’ve got a perfect comeback track from Lucinda Williams, as well as new music from Minnesota artist Christy Costello and a reimagined track from Moby. Also, discover the sounds of Australian artists Milku and Royel Otis, as well as that of Virginia-born minimalist Lael Neale.

Coffee Break: Women of Country

Coffee Break: Women of Country

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Apr 6, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from women in country music?

The Chart Show: seven enter Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: seven enter Chart Show Hall of Fame

Apr 6, 2023

This week is a busy one for The Current’s Chart Show Hall of Fame as seven new songs are inducted. Meanwhile, three new songs debut, including one from Hozier.

Coffee Break: Walking songs

Coffee Break: Walking songs

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Apr 5, 2023

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

‘Running With Our Eyes Closed’ offers unfettered look at Jason Isbell

‘Running With Our Eyes Closed’ offers unfettered look at Jason Isbell

Luke Taylor • Apr 4, 2023

Under the gentle guidance of director Sam Jones, this portrait of Isbell is a courageous and vulnerable work of art.

10 Minnesota musicians with fresh music for April

10 Minnesota musicians with fresh music for April

Diane, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Apr 4, 2023

New music from Mycheal Gabriel, Allie McIntosh, Juice Lord, Anna Graves, and more.

Coffee Break: First Avenue Stars

Coffee Break: First Avenue Stars

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Apr 4, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists with a First Avenue star?

The War and Treaty's songs of ardent commitment find deeper clarity on 'Lover's Game'

The War and Treaty's songs of ardent commitment find deeper clarity on 'Lover's Game'

Jewly Hight • Apr 4, 2023

On the duo's latest album, its first full-length released on a major country label, Tanya and Michael Trotter sing piano-driven originals with a grown-up sense of devotion.

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