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September 16, 2023

You may already know Nanna from her work in Of Monsters and Men. Now touring in support of her solo album, ‘How To Start A Garden,’ Nanna and her band visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Mac Wilson.

Nanna performs songs from 'How To Start A Garden' in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Sep 16, 2023

You may already know Nanna from her work in Of Monsters and Men. Now touring in support of her solo album, ‘How To Start A Garden,’ Nanna and her band visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Mac Wilson.

 Singer-songwriter duo MAARCHES are in search of something greater

Singer-songwriter duo MAARCHES are in search of something greater

Ali Elabbady • Sep 15, 2023

A new EP by Minnesota hip-hop scene veterans Adam Garcia and Medium Zach finds connections with a new approach they developed in the early days of the pandemic.

Photos: Nur-D fills Inbound BrewCo with an infectious energy

Photos: Nur-D fills Inbound BrewCo with an infectious energy

Nikhil Kumaran • Sep 15, 2023

Inbound BrewCo in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis hosted the latest installment of The Current’s Happy Hour series on Sept. 14, 2023. Nur-D hit the stage with DJ Hayes, and The Current host Mac Wilson played a DJ set.

Playlist: The music of Latinx History Month

Playlist: The music of Latinx History Month

Natalia Mendez and Natalia Toledo • Sep 15, 2023

This deep, curated playlist — featuring picks from Minnesota musicians, DJs, and more — spans style, feeling, and genre.

Coffee Break: Hispanic Heritage Month

Coffee Break: Hispanic Heritage Month

Jill Riley • Sep 15, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by Hispanic/Latinx artists do you want to hear?

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?

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