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August 02, 2023

Court documents detail two years of disturbing allegations made against the four-time Grammy winning artist, who has become an international figure in part for championing women and body positivity.

Former dancers accuse Lizzo of harassment and creating a hostile work environment

Former dancers accuse Lizzo of harassment and creating a hostile work environment

Dustin Jones • Aug 2, 2023

Court documents detail two years of disturbing allegations made against the four-time Grammy winning artist, who has become an international figure in part for championing women and body positivity.

This Minneapolis library has a hidden gem for record lovers

This Minneapolis library has a hidden gem for record lovers

Natalia Toledo • Aug 2, 2023

The Minneapolis Central branch of Hennepin County Library has a vinyl listening room for deep audio exploration.

Sinéad O'Connor was our freedom singer, our keener and our feminist killjoy

Sinéad O'Connor was our freedom singer, our keener and our feminist killjoy

Jason King • Aug 2, 2023

O'Connor committed to a lifetime program of dissent, discontent and refusal against establishment evils. She carried all that swirling vehemence in her body and exorcised it through her howling music.

Coffee Break: Give us some exclamations!

Coffee Break: Give us some exclamations!

Jill Riley • Aug 2, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs featuring exclamations(!) do you want to hear?

Alan Sparhawk and Charlie Parr lend voices to new animated series, 'Hamby'

Alan Sparhawk and Charlie Parr lend voices to new animated series, 'Hamby'

Reed Fischer • Aug 2, 2023

Minneapolis-based musician and producer Matt Latterell has released the sitcom pilot for a new comedic animated series.

The Hold Steady's 'Gospel' book details their 20 years as a band

The Hold Steady's 'Gospel' book details their 20 years as a band

Michaelangelo Matos • Aug 1, 2023

The oral history ‘The Gospel of the Hold Steady: How a Resurrection Really Feels’ is out now via Akashic Books.

10 Minnesota musicians lighting up playlists in August

10 Minnesota musicians lighting up playlists in August

Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Aug 1, 2023

New Minnesota music from REIKI, Mae Simpson, Mike Kota, Ivers, and more.

The Current's music and events at the Minnesota State Fair 2023

The Current's music and events at the Minnesota State Fair 2023

Aug 1, 2023

Visit the Minnesota Public Radio booth throughout the fair for events featuring Lady Midnight, Aby Wolf, Faith Boblett, Kiss the Tiger, Colin Bracewell, Dad Bod, Laamar, Sophia Eris and many more.

Coffee Break: National Night Out

Coffee Break: National Night Out

Jill Riley • Aug 1, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about neighbors and community do you want to hear?

Dessa announces new album, drops lead single "Hurricane Party"

Jade • Aug 1, 2023

“I think there's sort of a balance of like, acknowledging the storm looming, and also leaning into a little bit of the hedonism," Dessa says about the metaphor in the album’s lede single.

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