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October 24, 2023

U2 could sell out stadiums across the globe, but it would have been business as usual. At its Las Vegas residency, the band harnesses its superpower: relentless earnestness.

A band, a brand, a spectacle, a Sphere

A band, a brand, a spectacle, a Sphere

Caryn Rose • Oct 24, 2023

U2 could sell out stadiums across the globe, but it would have been business as usual. At its Las Vegas residency, the band harnesses its superpower: relentless earnestness.

Coffee Break: Strange and unusual

Coffee Break: Strange and unusual

Jill Riley • Oct 24, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which strange- and unusual-sounding songs do you want to hear?

Yard Act perform in The Current studio

Jill Riley • Oct 24, 2023

The Leeds band rocked out with three songs, including their latest single, “The Trench Coat Museum.” Afterwards, frontman James Smith chatted with host Jill Riley.

The Current's music director and host Jade is moving on to "next dream"

The Current's music director and host Jade is moving on to "next dream"

Oct 23, 2023

“I’m ready to move on to my next dream,” she says, in a message announcing her departure after 15 years at Minnesota Public Radio.

Interview: Lady Midnight's pursuit of movement, perspective, and healing

Interview: Lady Midnight's pursuit of movement, perspective, and healing

Diane • Oct 23, 2023

Known for her pure, soothing voice, and cutting-edge artistry, Lady Midnight worked with acclaimed local hitmakers Night Stone (Lazerbeak and ICETEP) to create her second LP, Pursuit and The Elusive. The electronica/dance record will release on Oct. 27, and Lady Midnight will open for Dessa at First Ave on Nov. 16.

Brandy Clark sparks celebratory and communal show at Cedar

Brandy Clark sparks celebratory and communal show at Cedar

Michaelangelo Matos and Laura Buhman • Oct 23, 2023

The brilliant country songwriter’s performance could not have sounded better anywhere else. It couldn’t have sounded better, period.

Colter Wall pays tribute to the classics at sold-out Fillmore show

Colter Wall pays tribute to the classics at sold-out Fillmore show

Joel Swenson and Steven Cohen • Oct 23, 2023

The Canadian country singer and songwriter made his triumphant return to Minneapolis for the first time since early 2019.

Coffee Break: Season of the witch

Coffee Break: Season of the witch

Jade • Oct 23, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that can be associated with witches do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: The Rolling Stones, "Hackney Diamonds"

Album of the Week: The Rolling Stones, "Hackney Diamonds"

Jade • Oct 23, 2023

The band is in a league of their own. Their first record in seven years is full of the blues rock that you've come to expect from the Stones and full of vigor that you might not from a band that's been at this for sixty-some years.

Coffee Break: Guitar!

Coffee Break: Guitar!

Jade • Oct 20, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs where the lead vocalist shouts “guitar!” do you want to hear?

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