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October 26, 2023

15 eerie-sistible events around the Twin Cities so you can get your ghost on all week long.

Halloween 2023: Where to find a scary good time in the Twin Cities

Halloween 2023: Where to find a scary good time in the Twin Cities

Tiffany Lukk • Oct 26, 2023

15 eerie-sistible events around the Twin Cities so you can get your ghost on all week long.

The Chart Show: two local acts reach for the top

The Chart Show: two local acts reach for the top

Jade • Oct 26, 2023

There’s a big push for the top of the charts from local acts Mae Simpson, whose “Cap Guns” hit No. 3 this week; and Durry, with their song “Coming of Age” at No. 2. Meanwhile, Hozier remains undefeated at No. 1 for a second week.

Hear new songs from Caroline Polachek, Green Day, Future Islands, serpentwithfeet, beabadoobee & Laufey, and Halloween, Alaska.

Hear new songs from Caroline Polachek, Green Day, Future Islands, serpentwithfeet, beabadoobee & Laufey, and Halloween, Alaska.

Jade • Oct 26, 2023

This week hear new music from Caroline Polachek, Green Day, Future Islands, serpentwithfeet, beabadoobee & Laufey, and Halloween, Alaska.

Coffee Break: Costumed musicians

Coffee Break: Costumed musicians

Jill Riley • Oct 26, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which bands/artists with immediately recognizable costumes do you want to hear?

Coffee Break: Public Radio Music Day

Coffee Break: Public Radio Music Day

Jill Riley • Oct 25, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which artists have you discovered because of non-commercial radio?

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.

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