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June 09, 2023

Sociable Cider Werks in northeast Minneapolis hosted the latest Current Happy Hour on Thursday, June 8. Samia and her band provided live entertainment, and The Current host Mac Wilson played a DJ set.

Photos: Samia charms Current Happy Hour crowd

Photos: Samia charms Current Happy Hour crowd

Darin Kamnetz • Jun 9, 2023

Sociable Cider Werks in northeast Minneapolis hosted the latest Current Happy Hour on Thursday, June 8. Samia and her band provided live entertainment, and The Current host Mac Wilson played a DJ set.

How music venues can make concerts accessible to more people

How music venues can make concerts accessible to more people

Darby Ottoson • Jun 9, 2023

Minnesota musicians and members of disability communities describe what it would take to create more welcoming live music spaces. 

The Cure dig deep to deliver spellbinding Xcel set

The Cure dig deep to deliver spellbinding Xcel set

Joel Swenson and Steven Cohen • Jun 9, 2023

The band’s first Twin Cities visit since 2016 was a love-fest for the performers and fans alike.

Coffee Break: Songs to celebrate the end of the school year

Coffee Break: Songs to celebrate the end of the school year

Jill Riley • Jun 9, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs to mark the end of the school year should we play?

First look: Uptown Theater debuts as a music venue

First look: Uptown Theater debuts as a music venue

Jun 8, 2023

Now under new ownership, the Uptown is now a live entertainment venue after spending more than 80 years as a movie theater.

The Chart Show: Ber climbs to No. 1

The Chart Show: Ber climbs to No. 1

Jade • Jun 8, 2023

Minnesota artist Ber has a contagious song in ‘Superspreader,’ and you’ve voted it into the No. 1 spot this week on The Current Chart Show.

Hear new songs by Bully, ALEXSUCKS, Semisonic, Lava La Rue, Jayda G, and Thee Sacred Souls

Hear new songs by Bully, ALEXSUCKS, Semisonic, Lava La Rue, Jayda G, and Thee Sacred Souls

Jade • Jun 8, 2023

This week, hear another cut from Bully’s new album, ‘Lucky For You,’ an early track from Jayda G’s forthcoming album, a fan favorite from Thee Sacred Souls, and the first new music in three years from Minnesota’s beloved Semisonic. Plus, discover the sounds of Los Angeles band ALEXSUCKS and London artist Lava La Rue.

On the easy-going 'Joy'all,' Jenny Lewis defiantly preaches the pursuit of happiness

On the easy-going 'Joy'all,' Jenny Lewis defiantly preaches the pursuit of happiness

Marissa Lorusso • Jun 8, 2023

With a new home in Nashville, the singer-songwriter's fifth solo album is a laid-back affair full of zen-like wisdom that lands as guidance for a generation.

Coffee Break: Songs for National Best Friends Day

Coffee Break: Songs for National Best Friends Day

Jill Riley • Jun 8, 2023

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

Janelle Monáe wants you ... to enter the 'Pleasure' zone

Janelle Monáe wants you ... to enter the 'Pleasure' zone

Ann Powers • Jun 8, 2023

There's almost nobody better at creating complex musical worlds, but on her new album The Age of Pleasure, Janelle Monáe's aim is to stop thinking. Or at least start thinking about feeling.

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