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September 04, 2023

The singer of such hits as "Walking on the Sun" and "All Star" died of acute liver failure in his home in Boise, Idaho.

Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of Smash Mouth, has died at 56

Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of Smash Mouth, has died at 56

Jackie Northam • Sep 4, 2023

The singer of such hits as "Walking on the Sun" and "All Star" died of acute liver failure in his home in Boise, Idaho.

Album of the Week: Jon Batiste, "World Music Radio"

Album of the Week: Jon Batiste, "World Music Radio"

Jade • Sep 4, 2023

On his new concept album, Jon Batiste brings in a wide swath of musicians including K-pop It girls NewJeans, South African duo Native Soul, Spanish Jazz musician Rita Payes, Lil Wayne, Lana Del Rey, and even Kenny G to help investigate if music truly is the universal language.

Jimmy Buffett, who sang of wastin' away in 'Margaritaville', dies at 76

Jimmy Buffett, who sang of wastin' away in 'Margaritaville', dies at 76

The Associated Press • Sep 2, 2023

The singer-songwriter, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist song and turned that celebration of loafing into an empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions, has died.

Cigarettes After Sex put on an ethereal show at the Armory

Cigarettes After Sex put on an ethereal show at the Armory

Nikhil Kumaran • Sep 1, 2023

Cigarettes After Sex put on an ethereal sold-out show at the Armory on Thursday night, filling the venue not only with a supportive crowd, with their chilling vocals and trance-inducing instrumentals.

Photos: Duran Duran lead upbeat night at Minnesota State Fair

Photos: Duran Duran lead upbeat night at Minnesota State Fair

Darin Kamnetz • Sep 1, 2023

Nile Rodgers & Chic and Bastille filled out the Grandstand lineup on Thursday evening.

Pearl Jam stage emotional tour opener at the Xcel

Pearl Jam stage emotional tour opener at the Xcel

Erik Thompson and Tony Nelson • Sep 1, 2023

With Eddie Vedder leading the way, Pearl Jam used this St. Paul show to openly reflect on the band’s past, the current state of the world, and pay tribute to loved ones we’ve lost.

Coffee Break: Labor Day weekend

Coffee Break: Labor Day weekend

Jill Riley • Sep 1, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs associated with the end of summer do you want to hear?

Craig Finn of The Hold Steady spins tracks and tales on The Current

Craig Finn of The Hold Steady spins tracks and tales on The Current

Aug 31, 2023

Ahead of The Hold Steady’s show on Saturday at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand as part of The Current’s Music on-a-Stick, Craig Finn of The Hold Steady co-hosted an hour of music on The Current with Mac Wilson.

The Chart Show: lots of love for "Eddie My Love"

The Chart Show: lots of love for "Eddie My Love"

Jade • Aug 31, 2023

A new No. 1 on The Current Chart Show this week from the hard-working band from Chicago, Brigitte Calls Me Baby, and their song, “Eddie My Love.”

Hear new music from The Killers, Landon Conrath, L'Rain, Maribou State, Gabriels and Mitski

Hear new music from The Killers, Landon Conrath, L'Rain, Maribou State, Gabriels and Mitski

Jade • Aug 31, 2023

This week hear new music from The Killers, Landon Conrath, L'Rain, Maribou State, Gabriels and Mitski.

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