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March 12, 2024

Remo Drive, The Local Show's Artist of the Month, visited Diane to talk about their new LP, Mercy.

Interview: Remo Drive talk reinvention, brotherhood, and love of music

Interview: Remo Drive talk reinvention, brotherhood, and love of music

Diane • Mar 12, 2024

Remo Drive, The Local Show's Artist of the Month, visited Diane to talk about their new LP, Mercy.

The Andrews Sisters were one of Minnesota's most-successful music acts — ever

The Andrews Sisters were one of Minnesota's most-successful music acts — ever

Mar 12, 2024

The Andrews Sisters — LaVerne, Maxene, and Patty — grew up on the northside of Minneapolis and began singing together as children, huddled around the family piano in their Minneapolis home.

Eric Carmen, singer-songwriter of 'All By Myself' and 'Hungry Eyes,' dies at 74

Eric Carmen, singer-songwriter of 'All By Myself' and 'Hungry Eyes,' dies at 74

Neda Ulaby • Mar 12, 2024

The pop crooner was behind some of the biggest power ballads of the 1970s and '80s. His wife said he died in his sleep.

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and 50 more albums coming out this spring

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and 50 more albums coming out this spring

NPR Staff • Mar 12, 2024

Get ready for albums by Iron & Wine, Kamasi Washington, Tyla, Vampire Weekend and many, many more.

Coffee Break: late bloomers

Coffee Break: late bloomers

Jill Riley • Mar 12, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from non-debut, breakthrough albums?

March Music Madness 2024 giveaway: Summer at Surly concert package

March Music Madness 2024 giveaway: Summer at Surly concert package

Mar 11, 2024

Participate in the Current’s 2024 March Music Madness and enter for a chance to win a Summer at Surly concert package featuring tickets to Pixies and Modest Mouse with Cat Power (sold out); Black Pumas; Andrew Bird and Nickel Creek, and Mt. Joy.

Photos: Jenny Lewis shines at Palace Theatre

Photos: Jenny Lewis shines at Palace Theatre

Laura Buhman • Mar 11, 2024

Jenny Lewis and a tight, adept, and engaging backing band brought The Joy’All Ball to St. Paul on Friday evening.

Coffee Break: album cuts from 1994

Coffee Break: album cuts from 1994

Jill Riley • Mar 11, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from albums released in 1994 do you want to hear?

March Music Madness: Best Albums of 1994

March Music Madness: Best Albums of 1994

Mar 11, 2024

We’ve identified 64 of the best albums of 1994 to go head-to-head to determine the top record of the year. Vote for your favorite albums now!

Album of the Week: Faye Webster, 'Underdressed At The Symphony'

Album of the Week: Faye Webster, 'Underdressed At The Symphony'

Bill DeVille • Mar 11, 2024

The Album of the Week is Underdressed at the Symphony from Faye Webster.

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