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June 01, 2024

The singer-songwriter released his tenth studio album on May 3. Just ahead of its release, Turner visited The Current for a session hosted by Mac Wilson.

Frank Turner performs songs from 'Undefeated' in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Jun 1, 2024

The singer-songwriter released his tenth studio album on May 3. Just ahead of its release, Turner visited The Current for a session hosted by Mac Wilson.

Photos: Jade Bird performs at Surly Brewing Co.

Photos: Jade Bird performs at Surly Brewing Co.

Sara Fish • May 31, 2024

The Current’s Happy Hours for 2024 kicked off on a beautiful afternoon on Thursday, May 30, in Minneapolis.

Introducing Good News, a weekly series about music making the world a better place

Introducing Good News, a weekly series about music making the world a better place

Ayisha Jaffer • May 31, 2024

By bringing you Good News each Monday evening at 8 p.m., I hope to turn those happy endorphins up to 11 with a hand-picked song and a story to inspire our community to amplify goodness.

Coffee Break: Mental Health Month Vibe Check

Coffee Break: Mental Health Month Vibe Check

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 31, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs would you like to hear that describe how you are feeling?

Classic Americana: Levon Helm

Classic Americana: Levon Helm

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 31, 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 legendary drummer, singer, actor and music producer Levon Helm.

The Chart Show: Laamar's "Say My Name" is named to Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Laamar's "Say My Name" is named to Chart Show Hall of Fame

May 30, 2024

St. Vincent climbs back to No. 1 while Minnesota’s Laamar enters the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks in the chart with “Say My Name.” New song debuts this week come from girl in red and Royel Otis, along with the latest album cut from Kacey Musgraves and the lead single from Billie Eilish’s new album.

The Twins of Franklin perform songs from 'This Life' in The Current studio

Mike Pengra • May 30, 2024

Best friends Becky Shaheen and Laura Lou comprise the Twins of Franklin, who just released their second album, This Life. To mark the album’s release, they visited The Current studio to record a session for Radio Heartland.

Coffee Break: Staying Alive

Coffee Break: Staying Alive

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 30, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about staying alive or keeping hope alive would you like to hear?

Big summer gigs: Minnesota outdoor music guide for 2024

Big summer gigs: Minnesota outdoor music guide for 2024

Staff • May 29, 2024

Get your outdoor live music fix this summer at amphitheaters, festivals, stadiums, parks, rooftops, block parties, patios, and more in the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, and a few outside our borders.

Coffee Break: Anything Avian

Coffee Break: Anything Avian

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 29, 2024

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

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