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May 20, 2023

The Nashville-based four-piece visited The Current studio to perform tracks from their EP, ‘It Will Never Be The Same,’ after which lead vocalist and songwriter Jason Singer sat down for a chat with host Mac Wilson.

Michigander perform songs from 'It Will Never Be the Same' in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • May 20, 2023

The Nashville-based four-piece visited The Current studio to perform tracks from their EP, ‘It Will Never Be The Same,’ after which lead vocalist and songwriter Jason Singer sat down for a chat with host Mac Wilson.

Photos: Highlights of Mid West Music Fest 2023

Photos: Highlights of Mid West Music Fest 2023

Laura Buhman • May 19, 2023

Your Smith, NNAMDÏ, Humbird, Gully Boys, and many others performed in Winona for the 2023 running of the music festival over the weekend of May 12-13.

Coffee Break: Songs for National Bike to Work Day

Coffee Break: Songs for National Bike to Work Day

Jill Riley • May 19, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs for the morning bike commute should we play?

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died

Bill Chappell • May 19, 2023

On seminal Smiths recordings in the 1980s, guitarist Johnny Marr said, "Andy reinvented what it is to be a bass guitar player." Rourke had been ill with pancreatic cancer. He was 59.

Duluth celebrates ‘all things Bob’ with Dylan Fest

Duluth celebrates ‘all things Bob’ with Dylan Fest

Mark Nicklawske • May 18, 2023

Northland music fans will celebrate with Duluth Dylan Fest, a weeklong festival featuring live music, lectures, tours, and a birthday cake outside his childhood home in the hills above Lake Superior, May 20-28.

The Chart Show: Boygenius debut a song at No. 1

The Chart Show: Boygenius debut a song at No. 1

May 18, 2023

Supergroup Boygenius debut this week in the No. 1 spot on The Current Chart Show with “Not Strong Enough.”

Hozier wows sold-out First Avenue crowd

Hozier wows sold-out First Avenue crowd

Julia Schiff and Darin Kamnetz • May 18, 2023

The hastily announced pop-up show in Minneapolis debuted new material live from ‘Unreal Unearth’ due later this year.

Brandy Clark is playing for keeps this time

Brandy Clark is playing for keeps this time

Brittney McKenna • May 18, 2023

Produced by Brandi Carlile, the eponymous 11-song collection offers snapshots of Brandy Clark the person, not Brandy Clark the pen-for-hire.

Hear new songs by Spoon, Janelle Monáe, Libianca, Kara Jackson, Sid Sriram, and Deer Tick

Hear new songs by Spoon, Janelle Monáe, Libianca, Kara Jackson, Sid Sriram, and Deer Tick

Jade • May 18, 2023

This week, we bring you new music from Spoon, Deer Tick, and Janelle Monáe, who has announced a new album coming in June. Also hear the latest from Kara Jackson, Sid Sriram, and Minnesota artist Libianca.

Photos: MUNA make big impression at Palace Theatre

Photos: MUNA make big impression at Palace Theatre

Sara Fish • May 18, 2023

The indie-pop trio’s second Twin Cities show in less than a year was a satisfying spectacle.

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