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June 19, 2023

Celebrate Pride Weekend with The Current with on-air programming, our expanded Pride playlist, and in-person at Loring Park.

The music of Pride weekend 2023

The music of Pride weekend 2023

Jun 19, 2023

Celebrate Pride Weekend with The Current with on-air programming, our expanded Pride playlist, and in-person at Loring Park.

Album of the Week: Jenny Lewis, "Joy’All"

Album of the Week: Jenny Lewis, "Joy’All"

Jade • Jun 19, 2023

Jenny Lewis has asked plenty of questions in her musical past and it seems like with her new album, she’s ready to dish out some answers.

Guest DJ Alan Sparhawk of Low plays some of his '90s faves

Guest DJ Alan Sparhawk of Low plays some of his '90s faves

Jade • Jun 16, 2023

During The Current's broadcast in Duluth, Jade welcomed Sparhawk for a special edition of Tonal Recall.

Interview: Duluth Mayor Emily Larson

Interview: Duluth Mayor Emily Larson

Jade • Jun 16, 2023

During The Current’s live broadcast from Duluth, host Jade welcomed Duluth Mayor Emily Larson for a conversation about Grandma’s Marathon, Larson’s inspiration for entering politics, and the things that make Duluth special — including its music.

Coffee Break: Running songs for Grandma's Marathon

Coffee Break: Running songs for Grandma's Marathon

Jade • Jun 16, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that are great for running should we play?

The Chart Show: The Last Dinner Party come to the table

The Chart Show: The Last Dinner Party come to the table

Jade • Jun 15, 2023

Another week for a powerful Minnesota push with songs by Dad Bod, Gully Boys, and Ber all in the chart. Hozier tumbles but lands softly in the Chart Show Hall of Fame, and London band The Last Dinner Party make their Chart Show debut.

Tyler Childers introduces new side of himself at the Armory

Tyler Childers introduces new side of himself at the Armory

Sofia Haan and Steven Cohen • Jun 15, 2023

The country superstar balanced crowd-pleasing hits and recent material embracing spirituality

New music from Sigur Ros, Queens of the Stone Age, Lucy Michelle, Nat Myers, Sharon Van Etten and Silvana Estrada

New music from Sigur Ros, Queens of the Stone Age, Lucy Michelle, Nat Myers, Sharon Van Etten and Silvana Estrada

Jade • Jun 15, 2023

Catch up with the latest songs from Queens of the Stone Age, Sharon Van Etten, and Minneapolis artist Lucy Michelle, as well as the first new music from Sigur Rós in seven years. Plus, discover the sounds of Korean-American blues poet Nat Myers and Mexican artist Silvana Estrada.

Live Nation and Ticketmaster are pledging to President Biden to show fees up front

Live Nation and Ticketmaster are pledging to President Biden to show fees up front

Ayana Archie • Jun 15, 2023

The White House said after President Biden's State of the Union speech calling out "junk fees," the ticket vendors expressed interest in offering all-in, up-front pricing on its websites.

Jónsi explains how Sigur Rós made its first new album in a decade

Jónsi explains how Sigur Rós made its first new album in a decade

Bob Boilen • Jun 15, 2023

To make their first album since 2013, the members of Sigur Rós found their back together slowly, but the Icelandic group's singer says that when they started playing it felt like nothing had changed.

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