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August 13, 2024

Producer, singer and rapper Zora performed at Carbon Sound Presents: Minnesota Music Month showcase at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in April, featuring MMYYKK, XINA and REIKI. 

Zora performs at Carbon Sound Presents: Minnesota Music Month showcase

Aug 13, 2024

Producer, singer and rapper Zora performed at Carbon Sound Presents: Minnesota Music Month showcase at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in April, featuring MMYYKK, XINA and REIKI. 

Good News: a song that "changed the trajectory" of Humbird's life

Good News: a song that "changed the trajectory" of Humbird's life

Ayisha Jaffer • Aug 13, 2024

This week on Good News on The Current, we turn to The Local Show’s Artist of the Month, Humbird, who shares a story about a song that changed her life.

Photos: Faces of Totally Gross National Party 2024

Photos: Faces of Totally Gross National Party 2024

Bump Opera • Aug 12, 2024

The annual Totally Gross National Party returned to Icehouse in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 10. The showcase, hosted by Totally Gross National Product brought out a wide range of musical styles by established and under-the-radar creatives.

Coffee Break: Apples

Coffee Break: Apples

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 12, 2024

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

REIKI performs at Carbon Sound Presents: Minnesota Music Month showcase

Aug 10, 2024

Singer/songwriter and producer REIKI performed at Carbon Sound Presents: Minnesota Music Month showcase in April, featuring MMYYKK, XINA and Zora. 

Coffee Break: Breakdance Jams

Coffee Break: Breakdance Jams

Mac Wilson and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 9, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to breakdancing or breakin’ would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: John Conlee

Classic Americana: John Conlee

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Aug 9, 2024

This week, we spotlight Kentucky-born singer-songwriter John Conlee.

Devo: Tiny Desk Concert

Robin Hilton • Aug 9, 2024

The group brings its playfully subversive style to the Tiny Desk.

Interview: Humbird explores inner anger on third album, 'Right On'

Interview: Humbird explores inner anger on third album, 'Right On'

Diane • Aug 8, 2024

Host Diane talked with Humbird, The Local Show’s Artist of the Month for August, about her career as a musician — one that began with a strong affinity for music and songwriting at an early age.

The Chart Show: Chappell Roan's "Good Luck, Babe!" goes to No. 1 following Hinterland

The Chart Show: Chappell Roan's "Good Luck, Babe!" goes to No. 1 following Hinterland

Aug 8, 2024

Billie Eilish and Kacey Musgraves each get new songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame, while Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” rises to No. 1 following her performance at Hinterland Music Festival in Iowa.

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