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April 10, 2023

On August 9, 2022, Sharon Van Etten performed at Surly Festival Field in Minneapolis. Watch Van Etten’s complete performance from that beautiful summer night.

Watch Sharon Van Etten's full concert performance from the Wild Hearts Tour 2022

Apr 10, 2023

On August 9, 2022, Sharon Van Etten performed at Surly Festival Field in Minneapolis. Watch Van Etten’s complete performance from that beautiful summer night.

Red Hot Chili Peppers flaunt their chops at U.S. Bank Stadium

Red Hot Chili Peppers flaunt their chops at U.S. Bank Stadium

Natalia Mendez and Tony Nelson • Apr 10, 2023

Three acts representing three distinctly different generations of rock ‘n’ roll — Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Strokes and King Princess — graced the stage of U.S. Bank Stadium Saturday night in downtown Minneapolis.

Coffee Break: getting into the 70s

Coffee Break: getting into the 70s

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 10, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the 1970s do you want to hear?  

Album of the Week: Lana Del Rey, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd”

Album of the Week: Lana Del Rey, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd”

Jade • Apr 10, 2023

Lana Del Rey’s latest album kicks off with a revival – transporting you to a dusty tent in some alternate California that’s still searching for its fortune.

Photos: Sports Team MicroShow

Photos: Sports Team MicroShow

Bump Opera • Apr 10, 2023

Music fans gathered Saturday night at Minneapolis’ newest venue, Green Room for an intimate performance from Sports Team.

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.

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