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June 20, 2024

Three of the top five songs on the chart graduate to Hall of Fame status this week with Hozier (“Too Sweet”), The Avett Brothers (“Love Of A Girl”), and The Last Dinner Party (“The Feminine Urge”) landing just behind Billie Eilish, who holds the No. 1 spot with "Lunch."

The Chart Show: songs by three acts enter Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: songs by three acts enter Chart Show Hall of Fame

Jun 20, 2024

Three of the top five songs on the chart graduate to Hall of Fame status this week with Hozier (“Too Sweet”), The Avett Brothers (“Love Of A Girl”), and The Last Dinner Party (“The Feminine Urge”) landing just behind Billie Eilish, who holds the No. 1 spot with "Lunch."

Who built house music? Test your knowledge with the Throughline quiz.

Who built house music? Test your knowledge with the Throughline quiz.

Nic Neves, Anya Steinberg and Alyson Hurt • Jun 20, 2024

Electronic dance music is one of the largest and most popular sectors of the music industry. But do you know where it came from? Test yourself with Throughline’s quiz.

Coffee Break: Let The Sunshine In

Coffee Break: Let The Sunshine In

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 20, 2024

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

Coffee Break: Happy Birthday, Paul McCartney

Coffee Break: Happy Birthday, Paul McCartney

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 18, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs written, produced or performed by Sir Paul McCartney would you like to hear?

Coffee Break: What Time Is It?

Coffee Break: What Time Is It?

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 17, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about a specific time on the clock would you like to hear?

jeremy messersmith performs at The Current's Minnesota Music Month showcase

Jun 17, 2024

Indie pop musician jeremy messersmith performed at the Fitzgerald Theater for the Minnesota Music Month showcase featuring KC Rae and MAKR AN ERIS.

Hermanos Gutierrez bring their signature sound to The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Jun 16, 2024

Swiss brothers Estevan and Alejandro Gutierrez released their latest album, Sonido Cósmico, on June 14. They visited The Current to play songs and to chat with Mac Wilson.

Photos: Laamar plays soulful set at Sociable Cider Werks

Photos: Laamar plays soulful set at Sociable Cider Werks

Steven Cohen • Jun 14, 2024

The Minneapolis singer-songwriter played tunes from his Flowers EP and newer material to a lively outdoor crowd.

Photos: Faces of Rock the Cradle 2024

Photos: Faces of Rock the Cradle 2024

Darin Kamnetz • Jun 14, 2024

The Current’s Rock the Cradle at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children's Theatre Company took place on June 9, 2024.

Coffee Break: Dad Stuff

Coffee Break: Dad Stuff

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 14, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to dads and fathers would you like to hear?

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