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June 10, 2024

Singer-songwriter Kelley Smith performed at Radio Heartland's Minnesota Music Month showcase featuring Alan Sparhawk Solo Band, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, and Joe Rainey.

Kelley Smith performs at Radio Heartland's Minnesota Music Month showcase

Jun 10, 2024

Singer-songwriter Kelley Smith performed at Radio Heartland's Minnesota Music Month showcase featuring Alan Sparhawk Solo Band, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, and Joe Rainey.

The Secret Sisters play songs from 'Mind, Man, Medicine' at The Current

Bill DeVille • Jun 9, 2024

The Secret Sisters’ fifth album released on March 29, and in May, they visited the Twin Cities for two shows at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis. Between shows, they visited The Current for a session hosted by Bill DeVille.

Coffee Break: Rock the Cradle dance party

Coffee Break: Rock the Cradle dance party

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 7, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what dance tracks would you like to hear?

Greg Norton talks about UltraBomb's new album, 'Dying To Smile'

Greg Norton talks about UltraBomb's new album, 'Dying To Smile'

Jill Riley • Jun 7, 2024

Greg Norton joins Jill Riley in the studio to talk about a brand-new record from three-piece punk-rock band UltraBomb.

Classic Americana: Memphis Minnie

Classic Americana: Memphis Minnie

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jun 7, 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 honor Memphis Minnie, a vital architect of the blues, a talented guitarist and singer, and a prolific songwriter.

Interview: Nat Harvie on the rewards of creative collaboration

Interview: Nat Harvie on the rewards of creative collaboration

Diane • Jun 6, 2024

This Saturday, June 15, Harvie will perform with an “all-star band” at Turf Club, celebrating the music of New Virginity.

The Chart Show: ‘Broken Man’ breaks into Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: ‘Broken Man’ breaks into Chart Show Hall of Fame

Jun 6, 2024

St. Vincent’s latest finishes at No. 1 for the second week in a row and enters the Chart Show Hall of Fame after receiving your votes for 10 consecutive weeks.

Coffee Break: Swedish musicians

Coffee Break: Swedish musicians

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 6, 2024

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

Coffee Break: celebrating the PWHL champs

Coffee Break: celebrating the PWHL champs

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 5, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about winning (or being victorious) would you like to hear?

10 Minnesota musicians with must-hear songs for June

10 Minnesota musicians with must-hear songs for June

Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Jun 4, 2024

New music from Venus Yevu, Solid Gold, LOTT, GRAMMA, and more.

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