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October 11, 2023

Bully — the musical project led by Alicia Bognanno — visited The Current studio in late September while on tour in support of the band’s latest album, ‘Lucky For You.’

Bully play songs from 'Lucky For You' in The Current studio

Ayisha Jaffer • Oct 11, 2023

Bully — the musical project led by Alicia Bognanno — visited The Current studio in late September while on tour in support of the band’s latest album, ‘Lucky For You.’

Caroline Polachek: Tiny Desk Concert

Marissa Lorusso • Oct 10, 2023

Haters may say it's AutoTune, but when Caroline Polachek sings live, it's clear that the impressive range and control you're hearing is all her.

Coffee Break: World Mental Health Day

Coffee Break: World Mental Health Day

Mac Wilson • Oct 10, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that feature activities that promote mental health do you want to hear?

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.

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