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August 06, 2024

New music from Bizhiki, Alan Sparhawk, Papa Mbye, Superior Siren, and more.

10 Minnesota musicians with new songs for August enjoyment

10 Minnesota musicians with new songs for August enjoyment

Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Aug 6, 2024

New music from Bizhiki, Alan Sparhawk, Papa Mbye, Superior Siren, and more.

Coffee Break: National Night Out

Coffee Break: National Night Out

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 6, 2024

For 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

The Current's music and events at the Minnesota State Fair 2024

Aug 6, 2024

Join 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 dances

Good News: the Jamiroquai song that accompanies one of cinema's most iconic dances

Ayisha Jaffer • Aug 6, 2024

This 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.

She’s in his town: Bon Iver to perform at Harris rally in hometown of Eau Claire, Wis.

Eric McDaniel • Aug 5, 2024

The 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 2024

Photos: The stars of Hinterland Music Festival 2024

Madison Poppen • Aug 5, 2024

Vampire 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 Summer

Coffee Break: Brat Summer

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 5, 2024

For 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 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

Coffee Break: Lollapalooza and Hinterland

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 2, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists playing Lollapalooza or Hinterland Music Festival would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: Buddy Guy

Classic Americana: Buddy Guy

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Aug 2, 2024

This week, we spotlight Chicago blues legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Buddy Guy.

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