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September 19, 2024

The California-based singer-songwriter was playful and innovative, with songs about loons and existential questions on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in St. Paul. Lava La Rue was the opener.

Remi Wolf celebrates Minnesota during an energized Palace Theatre show

Remi Wolf celebrates Minnesota during an energized Palace Theatre show

Macie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Sep 19, 2024

The California-based singer-songwriter was playful and innovative, with songs about loons and existential questions on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in St. Paul. Lava La Rue was the opener.

The Chart Show: Chappell Roan's "Good Luck, Babe!" enters the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Chappell Roan's "Good Luck, Babe!" enters the Chart Show Hall of Fame

Sep 19, 2024

The Decemberists hit No. 1 this week as they, Chappell Roan, and Brigitte Calls Me Baby all enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after their songs enjoy 10 weeks in the chart.

Coffee Break: Auto-Tune

Coffee Break: Auto-Tune

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 19, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feature Auto-Tune or pitch manipulation would you like to hear?

Sierra Ferrell wins Album, Artist of the Year at dazzling 2024 Americana Honors & Awards program

Sierra Ferrell wins Album, Artist of the Year at dazzling 2024 Americana Honors & Awards program

Luke Taylor • Sep 19, 2024

Ferrell took home two awards in an evening that saw many women artists awarded while the Americana Music Association itself marked 25 years of existence.

Enter for a chance to win six Bruce Springsteen albums on vinyl

Enter for a chance to win six Bruce Springsteen albums on vinyl

Sep 18, 2024

The Current is celebrating Bruce Springsteen’s 75th birthday (Sept. 23, 2024) on Sept. 21 with a special countdown and vinyl giveaway featuring six of his classic albums.

JD Souther, who collaborated on 'Heartache Tonight' and other Eagles hits, dies at 78

JD Souther, who collaborated on 'Heartache Tonight' and other Eagles hits, dies at 78

The Associated Press • Sep 18, 2024

Souther was a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt.

Fall 2024 concert guide: Big music events in the Twin Cities

Fall 2024 concert guide: Big music events in the Twin Cities

Sep 18, 2024

There’s a lot of great live music coming up this fall in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here’s a selection of big shows hitting our area stages.

Coffee Break: First Love

Coffee Break: First Love

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 18, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that describe a first love would you like to hear?

What is Ritmofonica? Team members detail new Latin American music stream

What is Ritmofonica? Team members detail new Latin American music stream

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 18, 2024

Natalia Toledo and Ines Guanchez from the Ritmofonica team visit The Current’s Morning Show to talk about a new stream highlighting Latin American music.

Watch the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards

Watch the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards

Miguel Perez • Sep 18, 2024

Tune into the awards ceremony with performances from Noah Kahan, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Waxahatchee with MJ Lenderman, Wyatt Flores and more.

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