August 06, 2024New music from Bizhiki, Alan Sparhawk, Papa Mbye, Superior Siren, and more. Save This Story
10 Minnesota musicians with new songs for August enjoymentDiane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Aug 6, 2024New music from Bizhiki, Alan Sparhawk, Papa Mbye, Superior Siren, and more.
Coffee Break: National Night OutJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 6, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about being neighborly or meeting new people would you like to hear?
The Current's music and events at the Minnesota State Fair 2024 Aug 6, 2024Join The Current, Carbon Sound, Radio Heartland, The Local Show, and all of our friends at Camp MPR, at the Minnesota State Fair, Thursday, Aug. 22, through Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 2).
Good News: the Jamiroquai song that accompanies one of cinema's most iconic dancesAyisha Jaffer • Aug 6, 2024This week on Good News on The Current, we feature a song by Jamiroquai that accompanies one of the most iconic dance scenes in American film history.
She’s in his town: Bon Iver to perform at Harris rally in hometown of Eau Claire, Wis.Eric McDaniel • Aug 5, 2024The folk singer is set to play a rally for Vice President Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate. They'll be in Wisconsin for a barnstorm tour of swing states.
Photos: The stars of Hinterland Music Festival 2024Madison Poppen • Aug 5, 2024Vampire Weekend, Chappell Roan, Hozier, the Last Dinner Party, Noah Kahan, and more performed during the three-day festival held August 2-4, 2024, in St. Charles, Iowa.
Coffee Break: Brat SummerJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 5, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that embody the traits of Brat Summer or being brat would you like to hear?
Aug. 5 in Music History: The Pogues released 'Rum, Sodomy & the Lash' Aug 5, 2024'American Bandstand' made its TV debut; 'Revolver' was released in the U.K.; the Runaways were formed; Aerosmith and Def Leppard signed with major labels; and Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: Lollapalooza and Hinterland Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 2, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists playing Lollapalooza or Hinterland Music Festival would you like to hear?
Classic Americana: Buddy GuyMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Aug 2, 2024This week, we spotlight Chicago blues legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Buddy Guy.