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January 17, 2024

Emerging singer-songwriter Sellwood, currently based in Duluth, has his eye on making folk music accessible, appealing, and relevant to a younger generation.

Nolen Sellwood wants to bust folk music wide open

Nolen Sellwood wants to bust folk music wide open

Luke Taylor • Jan 17, 2024

Emerging singer-songwriter Sellwood, currently based in Duluth, has his eye on making folk music accessible, appealing, and relevant to a younger generation.

Watch the Cactus Blossoms' full set from the 2023 Minnesota State Fair

Mike Pengra • Jan 17, 2024

The Cactus Blossoms took the stage in Dan Patch Park at the Minnesota State Fair on MPR Day as the featured guests of Radio Heartland. Watch the full concert.

Coffee Break: Hinterland artists

Coffee Break: Hinterland artists

Jill Riley • Jan 17, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by artists playing at this year’s Hinterland Music Festival do you want to hear?

It's an EGOT for Elton John

It's an EGOT for Elton John

Sarah Handel and Kat Lonsdorf • Jan 16, 2024

Elton John won an Emmy Monday night, securing him a spot in the small group of people who have an EGOT — Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

Review: First Avenue’s Best New Bands spotlights wide array of Minnesota music

Review: First Avenue’s Best New Bands spotlights wide array of Minnesota music

Macie Rasmussen and Darin Kamnetz • Jan 16, 2024

Promising Twin Cities acts Clare Doyle, she’s green, Barlow, Laamar, ber, REIKI, and L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE took the stage on Friday night.

Coffee Break: Cold!

Coffee Break: Cold!

Jill Riley • Jan 16, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention “cold” do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: The Vaccines, 'Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations'

Album of the Week: The Vaccines, 'Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations'

Ayisha Jaffer • Jan 15, 2024

Our Album of the Week is Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations by The Vaccines.

New music from Porcupine, Dilly Dally Alley, Ka Lia Universe and more

New music from Porcupine, Dilly Dally Alley, Ka Lia Universe and more

Jill Riley • Jan 14, 2024

Guest host Jill Riley plays new music from Porcupine, Dilly Dally Alley, Ka Lia Universe, and more. Playlist: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2024-01-14

Coffee Break: Best New Bands

Coffee Break: Best New Bands

Jill Riley • Jan 12, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by artists playing at First Avenue’s Best New Bands 2023 show?

ill peach perform songs from their debut album, 'This Is Not An Exit,' at The Current

Ayisha Jaffer • Jan 12, 2024

Originally from Minnesota, the Los Angeles based ill peach visited The Current studio to play songs from their debut album, ‘This Is Not An Exit,’ and to talk with host Ayisha Jaffer.

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