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November 20, 2023

The Hypstrz, Fingerprints, Yipes!, Curtiss A, and the Suicide Commandos — all pioneers of the Midwest’s punk sounds — reunited onstage at the Hopkins Center for the Arts for a gala concert to celebrate the re-release of a landmark 1979 compilation album.

Legendary Twin Cities bands reunite for 'Big Hits of Mid-America Volume 3' re-release

Legendary Twin Cities bands reunite for 'Big Hits of Mid-America Volume 3' re-release

Steven Cohen • Nov 20, 2023

The Hypstrz, Fingerprints, Yipes!, Curtiss A, and the Suicide Commandos — all pioneers of the Midwest’s punk sounds — reunited onstage at the Hopkins Center for the Arts for a gala concert to celebrate the re-release of a landmark 1979 compilation album.

Liz Phair triumphantly returns to 'Guyville' at Palace Theatre

Liz Phair triumphantly returns to 'Guyville' at Palace Theatre

Macie Rasmussen • Nov 20, 2023

Phair paid homage to her younger self and fans for the ‘Exile In Guyville’ 30th anniversary show. Blondshell opened up.

Coffee Break: Sense of humor

Coffee Break: Sense of humor

Jill Riley • Nov 20, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from musicians/bands/songwriters with a strong sense of humor do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: The Gaslight Anthem, 'History Books'

Album of the Week: The Gaslight Anthem, 'History Books'

Ayisha Jaffer • Nov 20, 2023

This week’s Album of the Week is The Gaslight Anthem’s History Books.

LP plays songs from 'Love Lines' in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Nov 17, 2023

New York artist Laura Pergolizzi — best known by their stage name LP — visited The Current studio to play songs from their latest album, ‘Love Lines.’ Afterwards, they chatted with Mac Wilson about making the album and about songwriting in general.

10 of the most-dramatic sonic reinventions in music history

10 of the most-dramatic sonic reinventions in music history

Erik Thompson • Nov 17, 2023

On the occasion of André 3000 shifting from hip-hop into experimental ambient music, here’s a look at other brilliant innovators unafraid of trying on new sounds.

Brittany Howard is going to make her dreams come true

Brittany Howard is going to make her dreams come true

Jewly Hight • Nov 17, 2023

The Alabama Shakes singer exploded preconceptions with her 2019 solo debut. On What Now, a follow-up born from a few years of life-quaking resets, she's ready to leave any remaining limits behind.

Coffee Break: Twin/Tone Records

Coffee Break: Twin/Tone Records

Jill Riley • Nov 17, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from Twin/Tone Records do you want to hear?

Liz Phair reflects on 30 years of 'Exile in Guyville'

Liz Phair reflects on 30 years of 'Exile in Guyville'

Nov 17, 2023

Liz Phair’s debut album, ‘Exile in Guyville,’ marks its 30th anniversary this year with a celebration tour that visits the Palace Theatre in St. Paul on November 17. Ahead of the show, Jill Riley spoke with Liz Phair, who shared her memories and insights on what the album meant then — and means now.

PJ Harvey: Tiny Desk Concert

Ann Powers • Nov 17, 2023

In her Tiny Desk performance, the artist lives on her own artistic plane — inviting listeners to take their time to fully join her.

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