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April 27, 2023

This week, a tight battle is on for the No. 1 spot while songs by Gorillaz, The National, and Everything But The Girl all make returns to the chart.

The Chart Show: three songs return to the Chart

The Chart Show: three songs return to the Chart

Apr 27, 2023

This week, a tight battle is on for the No. 1 spot while songs by Gorillaz, The National, and Everything But The Girl all make returns to the chart.

New music from Low Cut Connie, Thundercat and Tame Impala, The Last Dinner Party, PJ Harvey, Killer Mike, and 12 Rods

New music from Low Cut Connie, Thundercat and Tame Impala, The Last Dinner Party, PJ Harvey, Killer Mike, and 12 Rods

Jade • Apr 27, 2023

This week, hear the newest songs from Low Cut Connie, PJ Harvey, and Killer Mike. Plus, check out a new collaboration between Thundercat and Tame Impala; discover London band The Last Dinner Party, and rediscover Minneapolis indie rockers 12 Rods.

Coffee Break: House Party

Coffee Break: House Party

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 27, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands would you book or what songs would you play at a house party?

Homegrown Music Festival celebrates 25 years of rocking the North Shore

Homegrown Music Festival celebrates 25 years of rocking the North Shore

Mark Nicklawske • Apr 26, 2023

The 25th annual Homegrown Music Festival will feature 175 acts performing in Duluth, Minn., and Superior, Wis., at more than 30 stages across eight days from April 30 to May 7.

Coffee Break: the music of Giorgio Moroder

Coffee Break: the music of Giorgio Moroder

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 26, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what music by Giorgio Moroder do you want to hear?

Memoir excerpt: Lucinda Williams on recording 'Essence' in Minneapolis

Memoir excerpt: Lucinda Williams on recording 'Essence' in Minneapolis

Luke Taylor • Apr 25, 2023

Read or listen to an excerpt from Williams’ raw, intimate, and honest Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You, an evocative reflection on an extraordinary woman’s life journey.

Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and activist, has died at age 96

Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and activist, has died at age 96

Elizabeth Blair • Apr 25, 2023

The iconic and barrier-breaking performer died Tuesday of congestive heart failure.

Coffee Break: songs of adolescence

Coffee Break: songs of adolescence

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 25, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what song do you want to hear that speaks to your tween/coming of age experience?

Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner plays three new songs, previews next album

Jill Riley • Apr 25, 2023

Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie pays a visit to The Current to talk about the band’s forthcoming album, ‘Art Dealers’ (and its accompanying film), and to play three songs from the upcoming record.

Photos: Soul Asylum celebrate 30th anniversary of 'Unplugged'

Photos: Soul Asylum celebrate 30th anniversary of 'Unplugged'

Davin Brandt • Apr 24, 2023

Soul Asylum and Ivan Neville reimagined their acoustic ‘MTV Unplugged’ performance at the State Theatre in Minneapolis on Thursday, April 20.

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