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April 25, 2024

Kacey Musgraves rises to No. 1 this week with “Deeper Well,” just ahead of local favorites, Bad Bad Hats, whose latest, “My Heart Your Heart,” jumps to No. 2, while Gary Clark Jr.’s “Maktub” enters the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of votes.

The Chart Show: "Maktub" moves into the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: "Maktub" moves into the Chart Show Hall of Fame

Apr 25, 2024

Kacey Musgraves rises to No. 1 this week with “Deeper Well,” just ahead of local favorites, Bad Bad Hats, whose latest, “My Heart Your Heart,” jumps to No. 2, while Gary Clark Jr.’s “Maktub” enters the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of votes.

Some 300 musicians, from Diplo to Nile Rodgers, lobby Congress for ticketing reform

Some 300 musicians, from Diplo to Nile Rodgers, lobby Congress for ticketing reform

Rachel Treisman • Apr 25, 2024

Billie Eilish, Fall Out Boy, Nile Rodgers, Cyndi Lauper, Lorde, Sia, Diplo and Chappell Roan are among the signatories of an open letter urging a Senate committee to support the Fans First Act.

Coffee Break: 'Parklife' at 30

Coffee Break: 'Parklife' at 30

Jill Riley • Apr 25, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Britpop songs do you want to hear?

Taylor Swift set a new record this week with, well, records. The vinyl kind.

Taylor Swift set a new record this week with, well, records. The vinyl kind.

Neda Ulaby • Apr 24, 2024

Taylor Swift, whose latest album is now the first to surpass one billion Spotify streams in a single week, has smashed another record as well.

Coffee Break: Happy birthday, Tony Visconti

Coffee Break: Happy birthday, Tony Visconti

Jill Riley • Apr 24, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs produced by Tony Visconti would you like to hear?

St. Vincent offers tension, release and sonic 'jump scares'

St. Vincent offers tension, release and sonic 'jump scares'

Terry Gross • Apr 23, 2024

"I'm not playing with persona," St. Vincent says of All Born Screaming. "It's a really a record about life and death and love. That's it. That's all we got."

Recap: MMYYKK, REIKI, XINA, and ZORA at Amsterdam

Recap: MMYYKK, REIKI, XINA, and ZORA at Amsterdam

Catalina Grimm and Bump Opera • Apr 23, 2024

The third show in The Current’s Minnesota Music Month series was an evening at Amsterdam Bar and Hall hosted by Carbon Sound.

Three new bands to watch at Duluth Homegrown Music Festival 2024

Three new bands to watch at Duluth Homegrown Music Festival 2024

Mark Nicklawske • Apr 23, 2024

Learn more about Duluth artists embalmingEva, the Penny Peaches, and Roadside Casino, who are all making their first Homegrown appearance.

Angie McMahon performs songs from "Light, Dark, Light Again" in The Current studio

Zach McCormick • Apr 23, 2024

McMahon’s latest album, “Light, Dark, Light Again,” was released in October 2023. On tour in support of the album, McMahon stopped at The Current to talk with host Zach McCormick about her record and to play three songs from the album.

Coffee Break: 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Coffee Break: 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Jill Riley • Apr 23, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what music by this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees would you like to hear?

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