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June 27, 2024

The band just released their second studio album, ‘Pepper,’ and will perform at the Blue Ox Music Festival.

Duluth jam band Saltydog tighten their groove on new record

Duluth jam band Saltydog tighten their groove on new record

Mark Nicklawske • Jun 27, 2024

The band just released their second studio album, ‘Pepper,’ and will perform at the Blue Ox Music Festival.

The Chart Show: "My Heart Your Heart" wins Chart Show voters' hearts

The Chart Show: "My Heart Your Heart" wins Chart Show voters' hearts

Jun 27, 2024

Huge debuts on the Chart Show this week from Remi Wolf and Green Day both landing in the top five, while songs by Bad Bad Hats and by Iron & Wine both achieve Chart Show Hall of Fame status.

After backing up others, Trash Date find their own truth on debut album

After backing up others, Trash Date find their own truth on debut album

Macie Rasmussen • Jun 27, 2024

A supergroup of Twin Cities musicians used to playing supporting roles now has an outlet for complete creative freedom.

Coffee Break: Kick Jump Twist!

Coffee Break: Kick Jump Twist!

Mac Wilson and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 27, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about jumping, flipping, twisting, flying, and all things gymnastics would you like to hear?

Coffee Break: Emotions

Coffee Break: Emotions

Mac Wilson and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 26, 2024

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

Programming Update: Weekends on The Current

Programming Update: Weekends on The Current

Jun 26, 2024

Some scheduling adjustments are coming to weekends on The Current.

Coffee Break: 40 Years of 'Purple Rain'

Coffee Break: 40 Years of 'Purple Rain'

Bill DeVille and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 25, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Purple Rain (the album OR the movie!) would you like to hear?

In an industry of conformity, Questlove remains a hip-hop iconoclast

In an industry of conformity, Questlove remains a hip-hop iconoclast

Rodney Carmichael • Jun 25, 2024

In a new interview, Questlove reveals why Drake vs. Kendrick was so triggering, how he regained his passion for hip-hop and what to expect from the new Roots album.

Good News: A listener's story of an unexpected guest

Good News: A listener's story of an unexpected guest

Jun 25, 2024

Listener Gerry recalls an unexpected meeting with country legend Charley Pride. “It was just a pleasure to learn that this big star was also a kind and generous person,” Gerry says.

The Revolution and the Fam Commune with Prince’s Spirit at First Avenue

The Revolution and the Fam Commune with Prince’s Spirit at First Avenue

Michaelangelo Matos • Jun 24, 2024

The 40th anniversary of ‘Purple Rain’ show at First Avenue featured music by none other than Prince’s band, The Revolution, with additional vocal support by Judith Hill and by a passionate audience.

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