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April 12, 2024

Out today on Philadelphia indie label Don Giovanni Records, Bad Bad Hats’ fourth full-length album is a self-titled affair affectionately known as as “The Flower Album.”

Interview: Bad Bad Hats are exactly where they want to be

Interview: Bad Bad Hats are exactly where they want to be

Erik Thompson • Apr 12, 2024

Out today on Philadelphia indie label Don Giovanni Records, Bad Bad Hats’ fourth full-length album is a self-titled affair affectionately known as as “The Flower Album.”

Coffee Break: Coachella kickoff

Coffee Break: Coachella kickoff

Mac Wilson • Apr 12, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by artists playing Coachella would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: Muddy Waters

Classic Americana: Muddy Waters

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Apr 12, 2024

Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we spotlight the massively influential blues musician Muddy Waters.

Sid Sriram performs songs from 'Sidharth' at The Current

Ayisha Jaffer • Apr 12, 2024

Sid Sriram has made a point to embrace serendipity — it has led to many positive moments in his career, including his latest album, ‘Sidharth,’ which has roots in Minneapolis. Sriram visited The Current to play songs from the album and to chat with host Ayisha Jaffer.

Anna Graves, Porcupine light up MPR's Forum on Minnesota Music Day

Anna Graves, Porcupine light up MPR's Forum on Minnesota Music Day

Apr 11, 2024

On Wednesday, The Current hosted its second Minnesota Music Month event — a live taping of The Local Show that featured a proclamation by Gov. Walz and a panel discussion with Rep. Maria Isa and Jeremy Messersmith. 

The Chart Show: Ber finds room in the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Ber finds room in the Chart Show Hall of Fame

Apr 11, 2024

Congrats to Ber and The Beaches who both reach Hall of Fame status in their tenth weeks on The Current's Chart Show. Meanwhile, Hozier’s latest, “Too Sweet,” debuts at No. 5.

Coffee Break: Barbershop Quartet Day

Coffee Break: Barbershop Quartet Day

Mac Wilson • Apr 11, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs featuring close vocal harmonies would you like to hear?

Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2024: The complete ballots

Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2024: The complete ballots

Reed Fischer • Apr 11, 2024

Today, we share the raw data from more than 90 members of the Minnesota music industry featuring more than 250 local acts.

Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2024: The top 11 new local artists

Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2024: The top 11 new local artists

Reed Fischer • Apr 10, 2024

The results are in: These Minnesota artists received the most votes and support from more than 90 members of the local music industry.

Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2024: she's green

Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2024: she's green

Diane • Apr 10, 2024

Minneapolis shoegaze act she’s green is the top vote-getter in the Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report for 2024.

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