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February 12, 2024

A Minnesota company got some time in the spotlight before the global audience of Sunday night’s Super Bowl, when halftime performer Usher rolled onto the stage in a pair of Riedell roller skates.

Did a Minnesota company make Usher's Super Bowl halftime show roller skates? Yeah!

Did a Minnesota company make Usher's Super Bowl halftime show roller skates? Yeah!

Estelle Timar-Wilcox • Feb 12, 2024

A Minnesota company got some time in the spotlight before the global audience of Sunday night’s Super Bowl, when halftime performer Usher rolled onto the stage in a pair of Riedell roller skates.

Coffee Break: Lunar New Year

Coffee Break: Lunar New Year

Jill Riley • Feb 12, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that relate to the significance of the Year of the Dragon?

Beyoncé releases two new songs during the Super Bowl, teasing more to come

Beyoncé releases two new songs during the Super Bowl, teasing more to come

Rachel Treisman • Feb 12, 2024

Beyoncé teased, confirmed and dropped new music in the span of less than an hour during Sunday's Super Bowl. She released two songs, Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 carriages," promising more in March.

Album of the Week: Brittany Howard, 'What Now'

Album of the Week: Brittany Howard, 'What Now'

Feb 12, 2024

Our Album of the Week is What Now by Brittany Howard.

High profile women stand out on the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame shortlist

High profile women stand out on the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame shortlist

Chloe Veltman • Feb 10, 2024

Mariah Carey, Cher, Sinéad O'Connor, Mary J. Blige and Sade are on the latest inductee shortlist. It's notable for an institution long focused on white male artists.

On 'What Now,' Brittany Howard is a virtuoso in pursuit of a flow state

On 'What Now,' Brittany Howard is a virtuoso in pursuit of a flow state

Jill Mapes • Feb 9, 2024

The former Alabama Shakes leader is in total control of her new album's genre-defying odyssey through this thing called life, evoking the mastery of another do-it-all maestro: Prince.

Coffee Break: indie rock post-punk revival

Coffee Break: indie rock post-punk revival

Jill Riley • Feb 9, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the ‘00s indie-rock post-punk revival do you want to hear?

Classic Americana: Alan Lomax

Classic Americana: Alan Lomax

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Feb 9, 2024

This week, we celebrate musician, folklorist and ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax.

The Chart Show: Laufey gets a start in the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Laufey gets a start in the Chart Show Hall of Fame

Feb 8, 2024

The Grammy-winning, Icelandic-Chinese artist gets her first entry into the Chart Show Hall of Fame with “From The Start.”

Dave Brady and the Stars were the first successful mixed-race band in the Twin Cities

Dave Brady and the Stars were the first successful mixed-race band in the Twin Cities

Feb 8, 2024

Each week in February, The Current reveals a different chapter in musical history of Black Minnesota artists with deep dives on the radio.

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