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August 29, 2024

“Flea” by St. Vincent lands in the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of votes. Meanwhile, The Heavy Heavy leapfrog 11 spaces in the chart, and Chappell Roan holds on to the top spot.

The Chart Show: St. Vincent's latest is canonized in the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: St. Vincent's latest is canonized in the Chart Show Hall of Fame

Aug 29, 2024

“Flea” by St. Vincent lands in the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of votes. Meanwhile, The Heavy Heavy leapfrog 11 spaces in the chart, and Chappell Roan holds on to the top spot.

Coffee Break: Britpop

Coffee Break: Britpop

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 29, 2024

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

Watch Jana Mila perform songs from 'Chameleon' at The Current

Aug 28, 2024

Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter Jana Mila visited The Current in July to play songs from her upcoming album, “Chameleon,” out on Friday, Aug. 30, on New West Records.

Coffee Break: Midway Jams

Coffee Break: Midway Jams

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 28, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that evoke the images, sounds, and fun of the fair would you like to hear?

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.

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