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October 05, 2023

During a busy summer for Los Angeles band Grouplove, they took some time to visit The Current studio to play songs from their new album, ‘I Want It All Right Now,’ and to chat with host Mac Wilson.

Grouplove perform songs from 'I Want It All Right Now' in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Oct 5, 2023

During a busy summer for Los Angeles band Grouplove, they took some time to visit The Current studio to play songs from their new album, ‘I Want It All Right Now,’ and to chat with host Mac Wilson.

Peter Gabriel immerses Xcel crowd deep into his world

Peter Gabriel immerses Xcel crowd deep into his world

Joel Swenson and Tony Nelson • Oct 4, 2023

The singer’s long-awaited return to the Twin Cities for the i/o tour was equal parts concert, immersive art exhibit, and socially-conscious life lesson.

Coffee Break: Fall colors

Coffee Break: Fall colors

Jill Riley • Oct 4, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that mention leaves, fall colors, taking a drive, etc. do you want to hear?

Dose of Thunder: Comparing the Replacements 1985 'Tim' mix with the new 'Let It Bleed Edition'

Dose of Thunder: Comparing the Replacements 1985 'Tim' mix with the new 'Let It Bleed Edition'

Jill Riley and Jade • Oct 3, 2023

The recent release of an expanded reissue of the Replacements’ 1985 album Tim has breathed new life into the band’s major-label debut. The Current’s Jill Riley and Jade dig into the who, what, how, and why of a new mix from Tim (Let It Bleed Edition).

Nick Cave delivers quiet intensity at the State Theatre

Nick Cave delivers quiet intensity at the State Theatre

Sofia Haan and Darin Kamnetz • Oct 3, 2023

The Minneapolis show on Monday evening came as part of an 18-stop solo North American tour with Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood.

Coffee Break: Minnesota Twins are in the playoffs

Coffee Break: Minnesota Twins are in the playoffs

Jill Riley • Oct 3, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs showing support for the Minnesota Twins do you want to hear?

There's now a Stevie Nicks-themed Barbie. And wouldn't you love to love her?

There's now a Stevie Nicks-themed Barbie. And wouldn't you love to love her?

Rachel Treisman • Oct 3, 2023

Nicks introduced "Stevie Barbie" at a concert on Sunday night, and preorders sold out the next day. The doll resembles Nicks in her Rumours era, with her signature flowy sleeves and platform boots.

10 Minnesota musicians for your October soundtrack

10 Minnesota musicians for your October soundtrack

Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Oct 2, 2023

New music from Greg Grease, Dark Dark Dark, NATL PARK SRVC, Rogue Valley and more.

Miya Folick bares wide range of emotions at 7th St Entry

Miya Folick bares wide range of emotions at 7th St Entry

Macie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Oct 2, 2023

The Los Angeles-based musician wasn’t afraid to get personal during her Minneapolis show. Atlanta’s Babebee opened up.

Coffee Break: Bonus summer

Coffee Break: Bonus summer

Jill Riley • Oct 2, 2023

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

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