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September 20, 2024

Jake Luppen, Nathan Stocker, and Zach Sutton chatted with The Local Show host Diane about their recent endeavors and how “their best record yet” came to fruition.

Interview: Hippo Campus detail ambitious new album, 'Flood'

Interview: Hippo Campus detail ambitious new album, 'Flood'

Diane • Sep 20, 2024

Jake Luppen, Nathan Stocker, and Zach Sutton chatted with The Local Show host Diane about their recent endeavors and how “their best record yet” came to fruition.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus, 2022 Gibson Les Paul Standard

Luke Taylor and Evan Clark • Sep 20, 2024

Hippo Campus frontman Jake Luppen talks about the 2022 Gibson Les Paul Standard he was inspired to buy after recording Hippo Campus' latest album, ‘Flood.’

Photos: Matthew Caws of Nada Surf plays acoustic set at Surly

Photos: Matthew Caws of Nada Surf plays acoustic set at Surly

Tony Nelson • Sep 20, 2024

Nada Surf’s frontman played a career-spanning set at Surly Brewing Co. in Minneapolis on Thursday, Sept. 19. The show was the finale for The Current’s 2024 Happy Hours series.

St. Vincent inspires intense emotion at Palace Theatre

St. Vincent inspires intense emotion at Palace Theatre

Macie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Sep 20, 2024

The historic St. Paul theater was a fitting place for the Grammy-winning rock star's dramatic performance style on Thursday, Sept. 19. Dorian Electra was the opening act.

Coffee Break: Sticky

Coffee Break: Sticky

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 20, 2024

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

Classic Americana: B.B. King

Classic Americana: B.B. King

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Sep 20, 2024

This week we spotlight the “undisputed king of the blues” — guitarist, singer and songwriter B.B. King.

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.

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