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October 05, 2024

Back in April at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, producer Mark McGee and singer/rapper Sophia Eris, known as the duo MAKR AN ERIS, took the stage at The Current’s Minnesota Music Month Showcase

MAKR AN ERIS perform at The Current's Minnesota Music Month showcase (full performance)

Oct 5, 2024

Back in April at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, producer Mark McGee and singer/rapper Sophia Eris, known as the duo MAKR AN ERIS, took the stage at The Current’s Minnesota Music Month Showcase

Coffee Break: Rocktober – Extended Play!

Coffee Break: Rocktober – Extended Play!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 4, 2024

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

Listen to Kris Kristofferson recorded at the MPR booth at the 1991 Minnesota State Fair

Listen to Kris Kristofferson recorded at the MPR booth at the 1991 Minnesota State Fair

Luke Taylor • Oct 3, 2024

In 1991 — MPR’s first year of live broadcasts from its booth at the Minnesota State Fair — the late Kris Kristofferson was interviewed and performed two songs to promote an upcoming event that brought together Indigenous people, environmentalists and artists.

The Chart Show: Mavis Staples is "Worthy" of the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Mavis Staples is "Worthy" of the Chart Show Hall of Fame

Oct 3, 2024

Los Angeles rockers The Linda Lindas rocket to No. 1 this week as songs by Mavis Staples and The Heavy Heavy each enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

PJ Harvey celebrates her past and present at the Palace Theatre

PJ Harvey celebrates her past and present at the Palace Theatre

Joel Swenson • Oct 3, 2024

In her first Twin Cities performance in 20 years, the enigmatic singer and musician played two distinct, career-spanning sets.

Coffee Break: (Even More!) Rocktober

Coffee Break: (Even More!) Rocktober

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 3, 2024

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

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.

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