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October 09, 2023

Annie Humphrey, an award-winning musician who comes from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, talked with MPR News’ senior editor of Native News Leah Lemm.

Why Minnesota musician Annie Humphrey's new album is like nothing she's released before

Why Minnesota musician Annie Humphrey's new album is like nothing she's released before

Cathy Wurzer and Leah Lemm • Oct 9, 2023

Annie Humphrey, an award-winning musician who comes from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, talked with MPR News’ senior editor of Native News Leah Lemm.

Ratboys make energetic, heartfelt noise at Turf Club

Ratboys make energetic, heartfelt noise at Turf Club

Macie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Oct 9, 2023

The Chicago indie-rock band performed in St. Paul on Friday evening in support of 2023’s The Window. Free Range opened up.

Coffee Break: Indigenous Peoples Day

Coffee Break: Indigenous Peoples Day

Mac Wilson • Oct 9, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Indigenous/Native artists do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Dessa, "Bury The Lede"

Album of the Week: Dessa, "Bury The Lede"

Jade • Oct 9, 2023

On her new album, Dessa is once again the storyteller, pointing out injustice, sly ironic humor, and finding joy even in the decay of everyday life.

Wilco guitarist Nels Cline talks about the band's new album, 'Cousin'

Bill DeVille • Oct 7, 2023

The Current’s Bill DeVille connected with longtime Wilco guitarist Nels Cline to talk about the new album and about what it’s like on the inside of Wilco World.

Coffee Break: Sweater weather

Coffee Break: Sweater weather

Mac Wilson • Oct 6, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that relate to fall weather do you want to hear?

Products Band balance playfulness and sincerity on new release

Products Band balance playfulness and sincerity on new release

Macie Rasmussen • Oct 5, 2023

The Minneapolis indie rock group’s second album, ‘Some Sudden Weather,’ is out on Oct. 20.

The Chart Show: Mitski's "Bug Like An Angel" flies to the top

The Chart Show: Mitski's "Bug Like An Angel" flies to the top

Jade • Oct 5, 2023

The hauntingly optimistic Mitski song “Bug Like An Angel” is No. 1 on The Current Chart Show this week as we welcome new songs by Munya and Olivia Rodrigo.

Slowdive deliver cathartic release at Palace Theatre

Slowdive deliver cathartic release at Palace Theatre

Joel Swenson and Nikhil Kumaran • Oct 5, 2023

The British shoegaze band performed a sold-out show Wednesday in St. Paul.

Matt and Kim fill First Avenue with joyful energy

Matt and Kim fill First Avenue with joyful energy

Sara Fish • Oct 5, 2023

The Brooklyn duo returned to Minneapolis to delight the crowd with exuberant, irresistible dance tunes.

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