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April 09, 2024

Houck’s set included a couple of songs from the new album, Revelator, as well as a generous helping of music from his back catalogue.

Watch Matthew Houck of Phosphorescent play a Microshow in Minneapolis

Apr 9, 2024

Houck’s set included a couple of songs from the new album, Revelator, as well as a generous helping of music from his back catalogue.

Coffee Break: songs for happy hour

Coffee Break: songs for happy hour

Bill DeVille • Apr 9, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about beverages would you like to hear?

Songs to make you laugh, with 'Weird Al' Yankovic

Songs to make you laugh, with 'Weird Al' Yankovic

Robin Hilton and Stephen Thompson • Apr 9, 2024

"Weird Al" Yankovic helps curate a mix of some of the funniest songs of all time, from classics like Tom Lehrer's "The Elements," to more fringe discoveries from The Hazzards, Tonio K. and more.

Alan Sparhawk leads night of thrills and surprise at Turf Club

Alan Sparhawk leads night of thrills and surprise at Turf Club

Catalina Grimm and Steven Cohen • Apr 8, 2024

Friday marked the first concert in the Minnesota Music Month series, with sets of music by Alan Sparhawk Solo Band, Maygen and the Birdwatcher, Joe Rainey, and Kelley Smith.

Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show wows the Twin Cities yet again

Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show wows the Twin Cities yet again

Joel Swenson • Apr 8, 2024

The soulful country star played a crowd-pleasing two-hour set following opening acts Marcus King and Lainey Wilson at Saturday’s U.S. Bank Stadium show in Minneapolis.

Coffee Break: solar eclipse

Coffee Break: solar eclipse

Bill DeVille • Apr 8, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention the sun, the moon, or an eclipse?

Sampha casts soulful spell over sold-out First Avenue crowd

Sampha casts soulful spell over sold-out First Avenue crowd

Natalia Mendez and Sara Fish • Apr 8, 2024

The British singer, songwriter, producer, and musician put on a mesmerizing show in Minneapolis on Saturday. Treanne and Ruthven opened up.

Album of the Week: The Black Keys, 'Ohio Players'

Album of the Week: The Black Keys, 'Ohio Players'

Shane Kramer • Apr 8, 2024

The Album of the Week is Ohio players from Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys.

José James visits The Current to talk about his new album, '1978'

José James visits The Current to talk about his new album, '1978'

Zach McCormick • Apr 5, 2024

José James stopped at The Current for a live interview with host Zach McCormick on the date of the release of James’ new album, “1978,” available on Rainbow Blonde Records.

Emerging Artists Showcase performance: Nolen Sellwood

Apr 5, 2024

Performing at the Duluth Masonic Temple, Duluth-based folk musician Nolen Sellwood performed six of his original songs. Watch the complete performance.

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