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April 04, 2024

Ahead of their sold-out show at First Avenue in Minneapolis, guitarist Emily Roberts and lead vocalist Abigail Morris stopped at The Current for a live conversation with host Jessica Paxton.

Jessica Paxton interviews The Last Dinner Party's Abigail Morris and Emily Roberts

Jessica Paxton interviews The Last Dinner Party's Abigail Morris and Emily Roberts

Jessica Paxton • Apr 4, 2024

Ahead of their sold-out show at First Avenue in Minneapolis, guitarist Emily Roberts and lead vocalist Abigail Morris stopped at The Current for a live conversation with host Jessica Paxton.

The Chart Show: Laamar's "Say My Name" goes to No. 1

The Chart Show: Laamar's "Say My Name" goes to No. 1

Apr 4, 2024

This week on the Chart Show, Minnesota artists Laamar and Ber take the No. 1 and 2 spots, respectively, while Toronto rockers The Beaches go to No. 3 with “Blame Brett.”

Coffee Break: Band members who are twins

Coffee Break: Band members who are twins

Jill Riley • Apr 4, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by bands with members who are twin siblings do you want to hear?

On 'Cowboy Carter,' Beyoncé's country is as broad as the public she serves

On 'Cowboy Carter,' Beyoncé's country is as broad as the public she serves

Santi Elijah Holley • Apr 3, 2024

The Houston-bred artist's new album uses country as a trapdoor into a sweeping genre expression. By adopting the role of the outlaw, she's free to toss all rules into the trash heap.

Emerging Artists Showcase performance: Aby Wolf with Eric Mayson

Apr 3, 2024

The Current’s Emerging Artists series was curated by esteemed local musician Aby Wolf. On the day of the event at the Duluth Masonic Temple, Wolf, accompanied by longtime collaborator Eric Mayson, performed a set of songs. Watch the complete performance.

Interview and Session: Nur-D and DJ Hayes preview Minnesota Orchestra performance

Interview and Session: Nur-D and DJ Hayes preview Minnesota Orchestra performance

Diane • Apr 3, 2024

Watch Nur-D, DJ Hayes, and members of the Minnesota Orchestra perform at The Current’s studio ahead of performances at Orchestra Hall on Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6.

Coffee Break: On the roads again

Coffee Break: On the roads again

Jill Riley • Apr 3, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs referencing roads or highways do you want to hear?

Interview: Laamar on finding his voice, his band's sound, and his next record

Interview: Laamar on finding his voice, his band's sound, and his next record

Diane • Apr 2, 2024

Ahead of a performance opening for Semisonic at Palace Theatre, singer/songwriter Laamar performed three songs from the Flowers EP at The Current’s studios.

Coffee Break: Bands we love

Coffee Break: Bands we love

Jill Riley • Apr 2, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by your favorite bands of all time do you want to hear?

Emerging Artists Showcase performance: carisa

Apr 1, 2024

Performing at the Duluth Masonic Temple, Wisconsin-based singer-songwriter carisa enchanted with a seven-song set of original songs. Watch the complete performance.

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