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September 19, 2023

Two years ago, Allison Russell's breakthrough album took the roots music world by storm. Now nominated for the genre's highest honor, Russell has a new goal: to open Americana up even more.

Allison Russell wants to make waves

Allison Russell wants to make waves

Jewly Hight • Sep 19, 2023

Two years ago, Allison Russell's breakthrough album took the roots music world by storm. Now nominated for the genre's highest honor, Russell has a new goal: to open Americana up even more.

 The Walkmen pick up right where they left off at First Avenue

The Walkmen pick up right where they left off at First Avenue

Joel Swenson and Tony Nelson • Sep 19, 2023

On Monday night in Minneapolis, the artful indie rockers proved they’re still bringing maximum intensity on their Revenge Tour after a decade-long hiatus.

Coffee Break: Songs with a taste of honey

Coffee Break: Songs with a taste of honey

Jill Riley • Sep 19, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about honey and bees would you like to hear?

Mitski's 'most American' album is 'united by love'

Mitski's 'most American' album is 'united by love'

Taylor Haney and Leila Fadel • Sep 19, 2023

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mitski about her new album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We.

Photos: Queens of the Stone Age lead powerful night at the Armory

Photos: Queens of the Stone Age lead powerful night at the Armory

Sara Fish • Sep 18, 2023

The heavy rockers played Minneapolis on Sunday, with support from Jehnny Beth and Viagra Boys.

Bully crush hometown performance at First Avenue

Bully crush hometown performance at First Avenue

Macie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Sep 18, 2023

The indie rockers made the most of their Minneapolis return at their biggest headlining stage yet. Wombo opened up the night.

Coffee Break: Album tours

Coffee Break: Album tours

Jill Riley • Sep 18, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which band/artist do you wish would launch a tour celebrating one of their albums?

Middle Kids play their latest singles in The Current studio

Jill Riley • Sep 18, 2023

Australian band Middle Kids return to The Current studio to play their two latest singles — “Bootleg Firecracker” and “Highlands” — as well as a song from their 2021 album, ‘Today We’re The Greatest,’ and then they stick around to chat with Jill Riley.

Album of the Week: Mitski, "The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We"

Album of the Week: Mitski, "The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We"

Jade • Sep 18, 2023

Mitski already released her return album reflecting on her conflicting feelings with artistic pressure in 2022’s Laurel Hell. Now, she’s stretching her artistic muscles with her new album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We.

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.

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