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August 27, 2024

The whole deeply charming set announced Wilson as a star with staying power.

Lainey Wilson: Tiny Desk Concert

Stephen Thompson • Aug 27, 2024

The whole deeply charming set announced Wilson as a star with staying power.

Coffee Break: Tug Of War

Coffee Break: Tug Of War

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 27, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands with a tug-of-war or “push-pull” dynamic would you like to hear?

Marky Ramone says the Ramones' sound is "just as vibrant as ever"

Marky Ramone says the Ramones' sound is "just as vibrant as ever"

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 27, 2024

Ahead of two nights of shows at the Leinie Lodge at the Minnesota State Fair, drummer Marky Ramone spoke to The Current’s Jill Riley about the great music of the New York punk scene and its relevance today.

The Gallagher brothers are reuniting for an Oasis tour 15 years after breaking up

The Gallagher brothers are reuniting for an Oasis tour 15 years after breaking up

Ayana Archie • Aug 27, 2024

The Gallagher brothers had a longstanding feud for decades, and the band broke up for good in 2009.

The Gallagher brothers are reviving Oasis. Here's a look at their decades-long feud

The Gallagher brothers are reviving Oasis. Here's a look at their decades-long feud

Rachel Treisman • Aug 26, 2024

Famously feuding brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have announced an Oasis reunion, 15 years after its dramatic breakup. Here's a brief timeline of their tumultuous history — and how they got here.

Photos: Zach Bryan plays biggest Twin Cities show yet at U.S. Bank Stadium

Photos: Zach Bryan plays biggest Twin Cities show yet at U.S. Bank Stadium

Tony Nelson • Aug 26, 2024

Oklahoma-bred country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan brought The Quittin’ Time Tour to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Coffee Break: Grunge

Coffee Break: Grunge

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 26, 2024

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

Alan Sparhawk Band - live at Radio Heartland's Minnesota Music Month showcase

Aug 24, 2024

Alan Sparhawk Band performed at Radio Heartland's Minnesota Music Month showcase featuring Kelley Smith, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, and Joe Rainey. This performance marked one of the highest-profile returns to a Minnesota stage since the passing of beloved Mimi Parker.

Coffee Break: Find Your Inner Nerd

Coffee Break: Find Your Inner Nerd

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 23, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs considered nerdy or that bring you joy would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: John Lee Hooker

Classic Americana: John Lee Hooker

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Aug 23, 2024

This week, we spotlight the prolific blues artist John Lee Hooker, who connected the music of the Mississippi Delta to northern cities, to California, and to the world.

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