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September 05, 2024

Remi Wolf’s big single from summer 2024 reaches Chart Show Hall of Fame status after 10 weeks in the chart. Meanwhile, beabadoobee’s “Take A Bite” and Green Day’s “Dilemma” accompany “Cinderella” into the Hall.

The Chart Show: Remi Wolf's "Cinderella" goes to the Ball ...er, Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Remi Wolf's "Cinderella" goes to the Ball ...er, Hall of Fame

Sep 5, 2024

Remi Wolf’s big single from summer 2024 reaches Chart Show Hall of Fame status after 10 weeks in the chart. Meanwhile, beabadoobee’s “Take A Bite” and Green Day’s “Dilemma” accompany “Cinderella” into the Hall.

Photos: Weezer have a blast at Xcel Energy Center

Photos: Weezer have a blast at Xcel Energy Center

Sep 5, 2024

The Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour landed in St. Paul on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. opened up.

Coffee Break: Mercury Prize Albums of the Year

Coffee Break: Mercury Prize Albums of the Year

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 5, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Mercury Prize albums would you like to hear?

Shannon and the Clams play songs from 'The Moon Is In The Wrong Place' at The Current

Jessica Paxton • Sep 4, 2024

The Bay Area four-piece indie rockers played songs from their latest album, after which frontperson Shannon Shaw stayed for a heartfelt conversation with host Jessica Paxton.

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard bring Armory crowd on a psychedelic trip 

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard bring Armory crowd on a psychedelic trip 

Macie Rasmussen and Juliet Farmer • Sep 4, 2024

The Australian band performed on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Armory in Minneapolis. Geese opened up.

Coffee Break: Happy Birthday, Beyoncé!

Coffee Break: Happy Birthday, Beyoncé!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 4, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by, or that feature, Beyoncé would you like to hear?

Folk duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album 'Woodland'

Folk duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album 'Woodland'

A Martínez • Sep 4, 2024

The folk music duo of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album 'Woodland," four years after a tornado destroyed their home and studio.

10 Minnesota musicians with emergent tunes this September

10 Minnesota musicians with emergent tunes this September

Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Sep 3, 2024

Welcome to The Scouting Report, a monthly list of 10 Minnesota artists with exciting new projects, as curated by our local music team. If you like these picks, check out The Local Show on Sundays from 7 p.m. to midnight, hosted by Diane, or check out our Spotify playlist, updated every week. In April 2024, The Current compiled the first Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report with votes from the local music industry.

Photos: Stephen Sanchez lights up the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

Photos: Stephen Sanchez lights up the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

Laura Buhman • Sep 3, 2024

The modern-day crooner regaled fans at the State Fair with his unique, freshed-up take on classic music and fashion. Folk-inflected singer-songwriter Madi Diaz opened the show.

Photos: Performances by Nur-D, FènixDion and The Twins of Franklin punctuate a beautiful MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair

Photos: Performances by Nur-D, FènixDion and The Twins of Franklin punctuate a beautiful MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair

Bump Opera • Sep 3, 2024

Performances by The Twins of Franklin, FènixDion and Nur-D lit up the stage in Dan Patch Park during MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair.

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