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November 01, 2023

Byrne opens up about filming the 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense and says the band's hit song "Burning Down the House" is a compilation of "non-sequiturs that have a kind of emotional impact."

For David Byrne, Talking Heads was about making emotional sense — not literal sense

For David Byrne, Talking Heads was about making emotional sense — not literal sense

Terry Gross • Nov 1, 2023

Byrne opens up about filming the 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense and says the band's hit song "Burning Down the House" is a compilation of "non-sequiturs that have a kind of emotional impact."

Coffee Break: Unintelligible lyrics

Coffee Break: Unintelligible lyrics

Jill Riley • Nov 1, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs with lyrics you can’t understand do you want to hear?

Arlo Parks: Tiny Desk Concert

Bobby Carter • Nov 1, 2023

The British singer-songwriter articulates relatable emotions in ways a mere layman couldn't imagine.

Faye Webster brings melodic melancholia to First Avenue

Faye Webster brings melodic melancholia to First Avenue

Natalia Mendez and Sara Fish • Oct 31, 2023

A passionate Minneapolis crowd welcomed the Atlanta singer-songwriter on Monday night.

Coffee Break: I want candy

Coffee Break: I want candy

Jill Riley • Oct 31, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that mention candy, sugar, and sweet things do you want to hear?

'Louie Louie': The story behind the song everyone knows but no one understands

'Louie Louie': The story behind the song everyone knows but no one understands

Deena Prichep • Oct 31, 2023

The Kingsmen's enduring recording of the song turns 60 this year, and remains a classic, in part because of its dramatic history.

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.

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