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October 02, 2024

In June, The Thistle & Shamrock® marked 41 years of weekly national broadcasts. It’s time to step back but not before making more memories.

The Thistle & Shamrock: A Few Farewells


The Thistle & Shamrock: A Few Farewells


Oct 2, 2024

In June, The Thistle & Shamrock® marked 41 years of weekly national broadcasts. It’s time to step back but not before making more memories.

Coffee Break: (More) Rocktober

Coffee Break: (More) Rocktober

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 2, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists coming to town in Rocktober would you like to hear?

American Aquarium on their latest album, 'Fear of Standing Still'

American Aquarium on their latest album, 'Fear of Standing Still'

Stephen Kallao and Miguel Perez • Oct 2, 2024

Frontman BJ Barham talks about working with producer Shooter Jennings and tackling the complexity of Southern identity on the band's new album.

Some of Bob Dylan's most raucous rock comes to life on 'The 1974 Live Recordings'

Some of Bob Dylan's most raucous rock comes to life on 'The 1974 Live Recordings'

Ken Tucker • Oct 1, 2024

Dylan's 40-show 1974 tour with The Band produced a live double-album later that year. Now, the music available from that tour has increased dramatically with the release of a new 27-CD set.

10 Minnesota musicians with songs to cozy up to in October

10 Minnesota musicians with songs to cozy up to in October

Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Oct 1, 2024

New music from Cassieopia, MaLLy, Happy Apple, and more.

Coffee Break: Rocktober

Coffee Break: Rocktober

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 1, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists coming to town in Rocktober would you like to hear?

Good News: a song that accompanies a positive change in Chris Smither's life

Good News: a song that accompanies a positive change in Chris Smither's life

Ayisha Jaffer • Oct 1, 2024

On this week’s Good News on The Current, Chris Smither talks about a song that moved him for the better.

Prince fans can party overnight like it's 1999 with Airbnb rental of 'Purple Rain' house

Prince fans can party overnight like it's 1999 with Airbnb rental of 'Purple Rain' house

Associated Press • Sep 30, 2024

The white, two-story home featured in the film “Purple Rain" is set to be an Airbnb rental from Oct. 26 to Dec. 14 to mark the 40th anniversary of the movie.

Coffee Break: Soundtrack Songs

Coffee Break: Soundtrack Songs

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 30, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from a movie soundtrack would you like to hear?

Paul Weller talks about his latest album, '66,' and the joy of music

Paul Weller talks about his latest album, '66,' and the joy of music

Zach McCormick • Sep 30, 2024

Paul Weller released his 17th studio album earlier this year, and he recently spoke with The Current’s Zach McCormick not only about the new record, but what continues to motivate him to this day.

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