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July 07, 2023

Whether it’s a big show at Bayfront Festival Park, a camping trip, or just a daytrip, there are plenty of satisfying ways to fill your time in Duluth.

Heading to Duluth? Take this Twin Ports music tour led by local musicians

Heading to Duluth? Take this Twin Ports music tour led by local musicians

Mark Nicklawske • Jul 7, 2023

Whether it’s a big show at Bayfront Festival Park, a camping trip, or just a daytrip, there are plenty of satisfying ways to fill your time in Duluth.

Photos: Margaret Glaspy goes solo in the Clown Lounge

Photos: Margaret Glaspy goes solo in the Clown Lounge

Nate Ryan • Jul 7, 2023

For The Current’s latest MicroShow, New York singer-songwriter performed new material on Thursday in St. Paul.

Coffee Break: Songs from great 7th albums

Coffee Break: Songs from great 7th albums

Mac Wilson • Jul 7, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs do you want to hear that are from celebrated 7th albums?

“If you can sell fish, you can sell tickets”: New book goes on tour with Bob Dylan

“If you can sell fish, you can sell tickets”: New book goes on tour with Bob Dylan

Michaelangelo Matos • Jul 7, 2023

In ‘Pledging My Time: Conversations with Bob Dylan Band Members,’ Ray Padgett unearths new stories from Dylan’s time on the road.

The Chart Show: new song from Beck and Phoenix debuts

The Chart Show: new song from Beck and Phoenix debuts

Jade • Jul 6, 2023

It’s a strong week for new songs to debut on the chart as a fresh duet between Beck and Phoenix shows up at No. 20; ‘Devotion’ from Arlo Parks is at No. 19; local rockers Kiss The Tiger debut at No. 6; and Hozier’s latest, ‘Francesca,’ enters the chart at No. 5.

First Avenue’s Rock Lottery brings Minnesota music together in more ways than one

First Avenue’s Rock Lottery brings Minnesota music together in more ways than one

Nikhil Kumaran • Jul 6, 2023

A group of 25 Minnesota musicians have been split into five bands and have two days to write a repertoire of original music to perform.

Hear new songs from Olivia Rodrigo, Sampha, The Voidz, Smellkin Ernesto, Charli XCX, and The Armed

Hear new songs from Olivia Rodrigo, Sampha, The Voidz, Smellkin Ernesto, Charli XCX, and The Armed

Jade and Natalia Toledo • Jul 6, 2023

This week, hear new songs from Olivia Rodrigo, Sampha, and a soundtrack-related track from Charli XCX. Also, dig into the latest from Julian Casablancas’ reassembled band The Voidz, and discover the sounds of Minnesota artist Smellkin Ernesto and Detroit band The Armed.

Amythyst Kiah gives commanding performance at Parkway Theater

Amythyst Kiah gives commanding performance at Parkway Theater

Sofia Haan and Laura Buhman • Jul 6, 2023

Throughout Amythyst Kiah’s performance in Minneapolis on Wednesday night, her outright ownership of the roots of Americana music felt particularly powerful.

Coffee Break: National Fried Chicken Day

Coffee Break: National Fried Chicken Day

Mac Wilson • Jul 6, 2023

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention chicken, other popular fried foods, side dishes, baskets or buckets?

Fleet Foxes captivate First Avenue audience

Fleet Foxes captivate First Avenue audience

Nikhil Kumaran • Jul 5, 2023

Fleet Foxes filled First Avenue on Tuesday with their echoing harmonies and lush instrumentation.

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