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May 22, 2023

Art-A-Whirl, touted as the country’s largest open art studio tour, brought tens of thousands to the streets of Northeast Minneapolis this weekend, from May 19 through May 21.

PHOTOS: Crowds flocked to Art-A-Whirl for music, art and more

PHOTOS: Crowds flocked to Art-A-Whirl for music, art and more

Darin Kamnetz • May 22, 2023

Art-A-Whirl, touted as the country’s largest open art studio tour, brought tens of thousands to the streets of Northeast Minneapolis this weekend, from May 19 through May 21.

Kurt Cobain's broken guitar sells for nearly $600,000

Kurt Cobain's broken guitar sells for nearly $600,000

Juliana Kim • May 22, 2023

The Nirvana frontman was known for smashing guitars during performances and in the studio. This one includes messages to his old friend, Mark Lanegan of the Screaming Trees.

Coffee Break: Songs for World Goth Day

Coffee Break: Songs for World Goth Day

Jill Riley • May 22, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that are all about goth vibes should we play?

Album of the Week: Arlo Parks, "My Soft Machine"

Album of the Week: Arlo Parks, "My Soft Machine"

Jade • May 22, 2023

After moving from the UK to LA, Parks felt like anything was possible and grew more comfortable with herself. That quiet confidence glides through a new round of songs that uplift and explore the challenges that come with a lack of chaos.

Abraham Alexander performs songs from 'SEA/SONS' in The Current studio

Bill DeVille • May 21, 2023

The Texas-based singer-songwriter visited The Current studio to perform solo acoustic versions of songs from his debut album.

Ruston Kelly plays a solo acoustic session in The Current studio

Bill DeVille • May 21, 2023

The Nashville-based singer-songwriter performs songs from his latest album, ‘The Weakness,’ and chats with host Bill DeVille.

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.

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