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October 30, 2023

The singer-songwriter dug into his back catalog and played a slate of clever covers during a full weekend of performances in Minneapolis. This recap is from the show on Saturday evening.

Jeremy Messersmith hosts thrilling, chilling Halloween shows at the Parkway

Jeremy Messersmith hosts thrilling, chilling Halloween shows at the Parkway

Julia Schiff and Todd Butcher • Oct 30, 2023

The singer-songwriter dug into his back catalog and played a slate of clever covers during a full weekend of performances in Minneapolis. This recap is from the show on Saturday evening.

Coffee Break: Skeletons

Coffee Break: Skeletons

Jill Riley • Oct 30, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which skeleton-related artists/songs do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Black Pumas, "Chronicles of a Diamond"

Album of the Week: Black Pumas, "Chronicles of a Diamond"

Jade • Oct 30, 2023

The pressure to live up to a fantastic debut album can overwhelm many bands. But for Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada, who perform together as Black Pumas, the pressure crystallized their focus for what they told NME, “feels more like a second debut.”

Briscoe play songs from 'West of It All' in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Oct 28, 2023

Austin, Texas, band Briscoe formed around the nucleus of friends Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman, and they released their debut album in September. The day after their headlining show at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis, Briscoe visited The Current for a session hosted by Mac Wilson.

The Queen of Outlaw Country Music Jessi Colter talks faith and finding love again

The Queen of Outlaw Country Music Jessi Colter talks faith and finding love again

Gurjit Kaur, Christopher Intagliata and Mary Louise Kelly • Oct 27, 2023

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with country artist Jessi Colter on her latest record, "Edge of Forever."

Digging for ‘(Diamonds and) Pearls’ in Prince’s expanded reissue

Digging for ‘(Diamonds and) Pearls’ in Prince’s expanded reissue

Michaelangelo Matos • Oct 27, 2023

A writer reckons with his past relationship with this album, and hearing it anew 30 years on with its expanded scope.

Coffee Break: Blood

Coffee Break: Blood

Jill Riley • Oct 27, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which blood-themed songs do you want to hear?

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.

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