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September 14, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo has everyone talking about her new album, Guts, and her song “Vampire” has surged to the No. 1 spot on this week’s Chart Show.

The Chart Show: Olivia Rodrigo's 'Vampire' counts its way to No. 1

The Chart Show: Olivia Rodrigo's 'Vampire' counts its way to No. 1

Jade • Sep 14, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo has everyone talking about her new album, Guts, and her song “Vampire” has surged to the No. 1 spot on this week’s Chart Show.

Hear new songs from Vagabon, Big Thief, Semisonic, SHY FX, The Moss, and rosie

Hear new songs from Vagabon, Big Thief, Semisonic, SHY FX, The Moss, and rosie

Jade • Sep 14, 2023

Hear new songs from Vagabon, Big Thief, Semisonic, SHY FX, The Moss, and rosie

Coffee Break: Songs about truckin'

Coffee Break: Songs about truckin'

Jill Riley • Sep 14, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that highlight truckers and/or being on the road do you want to hear?

Sunny War performs in The Current studio

Ayisha Jaffer • Sep 14, 2023

Los Angeles-based folk-punk musician Sunny War is known for her virtuosic guitar playing accompanied by deeply honest lyrics reflecting 21st century concerns. She stopped by The Current studio to share some songs from her newest album, ‘Anarchist Gospel,’ and to talk about her start in music.

Coffee Break: Big fall album reissues

Coffee Break: Big fall album reissues

Jill Riley • Sep 13, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs off albums set to be reissued this fall do you want to hear?

Watch Brigitte Calls Me Baby's full set at Surly Brewing Co.

Sep 12, 2023

Fronted by charismatic vocalist Wes Leavins, the Chicago band Brigitte Calls Me Baby performed a more than 30-minute set at Surly Brewing Company in Minneapolis on July 13, 2023, as part of The Current Happy Hours series. Watch the entire performance.

Coffee Break: The MTV VMAs

Coffee Break: The MTV VMAs

Jill Riley • Sep 12, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that showcase past VMA winners do you want to hear?

Photos: Scenes and sounds of North by North Loop

Photos: Scenes and sounds of North by North Loop

Laura Buhman • Sep 11, 2023

Sunday’s eclectic bill of musicians with Minnesota ties featured Lissie, Nur-D, Chastity Brown, Mike Kota, Turn Turn Turn, Honeybutter, and Ber performing outdoors in Minneapolis.

Coffee Break: It's going to be OK

Coffee Break: It's going to be OK

Jill Riley • Sep 11, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that tell us everything will be OK do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Olivia Rodrigo, "Guts"

Album of the Week: Olivia Rodrigo, "Guts"

Jade • Sep 11, 2023

Last year’s Grammy winner for Best New Artist is back with new music, full of catchy hooks and sing-a-long choruses.

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