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May 17, 2023

Here’s a roundup of some of the best music and art activities happening across northeast Minneapolis the weekend of May 19-21.

Where and when to catch live music during Art-A-Whirl 2023

Where and when to catch live music during Art-A-Whirl 2023

Erik Thompson • May 17, 2023

Here’s a roundup of some of the best music and art activities happening across northeast Minneapolis the weekend of May 19-21.

Coffee Break: Riot Fest 2023 lineup highlights

Coffee Break: Riot Fest 2023 lineup highlights

Jill Riley • May 17, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Riot Fest 2023 artists should we play?

Photos: Totally Gross National Party at Icehouse

Photos: Totally Gross National Party at Icehouse

Sara Fish • May 16, 2023

A mix of Minnesota musicians and friends from around the globe gathered in Minneapolis under the banner of local record label Totally Gross National Product.

Coffee Break: Songs for spring in bloom

Coffee Break: Songs for spring in bloom

Jill Riley • May 16, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about spring should we play?

Announcing the winner of the 2023 Tiny Desk Contest

Announcing the winner of the 2023 Tiny Desk Contest

Bobby Carter • May 16, 2023

Nearly 6,000 independent artists submitted to this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the Utah band that rose to the top.

Robyn Hitchcock plays songs from 'Shufflemania!' in The Current studio

Bill DeVille • May 15, 2023

Prior to the pandemic, Robyn Hitchcock had never spent a protracted time off the road — but he couldn’t stop writing songs. ‘Shufflemania!’ is the name of the resulting album. Hitchcock visited The Current to play songs from it and to chat with host Bill DeVille.

Tommy Stinson plays songs from his project, Cowboys in the Campfire, in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • May 15, 2023

Cowboys in the Campfire is the latest project from revered musician Tommy Stinson and his friend, Philadelphia guitarist Chip Roberts. Stinson visited The Current to play acoustic versions of a couple of songs, and to chat with host Mac Wilson.

Coffee Break: Music produced by Brian Eno for his 75th birthday

Coffee Break: Music produced by Brian Eno for his 75th birthday

Jill Riley • May 15, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what music produced by Brian Eno — who is 75 today — should we play?

Album of the Week: Yves Tumor, 'Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)'

Album of the Week: Yves Tumor, 'Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)'

Jade • May 15, 2023

Yves Tumor is one of the most energizing rising talents — from their early work in avant-garde electro beats to some of the catchiest alt-rock of the year.

Loreen of Sweden wins the Eurovision Song Contest

Loreen of Sweden wins the Eurovision Song Contest

Emma Bowman • May 14, 2023

The Swedish singer belted her way to her second Eurovision win with the pop ballad "Tattoo."

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