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October 15, 2024

Coming in November, the 25th anniversary of the Sound Unseen Film and Music Festival will feature events at venues across the Twin Cities. Festival director Jim Brunzell joined The Current Morning Show host Jill Riley to discuss this year’s lineup and featured events.

Interview: Jim Brunzell previews Sound Unseen Film and Music Festival 2024

Interview: Jim Brunzell previews Sound Unseen Film and Music Festival 2024

Jill Riley • Oct 15, 2024

Coming in November, the 25th anniversary of the Sound Unseen Film and Music Festival will feature events at venues across the Twin Cities. Festival director Jim Brunzell joined The Current Morning Show host Jill Riley to discuss this year’s lineup and featured events.

Coffee Break: Tiny Moons and EPs

Coffee Break: Tiny Moons and EPs

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 15, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from your favorite EPs would you like to hear?

Photos: MJ Lenderman & the Wind set off 'Fireworks' at First Avenue

Photos: MJ Lenderman & the Wind set off 'Fireworks' at First Avenue

Darin Kamnetz • Oct 14, 2024

The North Carolina singer-songwriter brought a full-band experience to Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 12, to play songs from his latest album, ‘Manning Fireworks.’

Coffee Break: Indigenous Peoples Day

Coffee Break: Indigenous Peoples Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 14, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with Native or Indigenous heritage would you like to hear?

Interview: Wes Leavins of Brigitte Calls Me Baby shares the band's story so far

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 14, 2024

The lead vocalist of the Chicago-based band describes where the band got their name, giving some background on their trajectory so far.

Elvis’ granddaughter says it was her ‘duty’ to finish Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir

Elvis’ granddaughter says it was her ‘duty’ to finish Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir

Tonya Mosley • Oct 14, 2024

Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, was working on a memoir when she died in 2023. Now, her daughter Riley Keough, has finished and published From Here to the Great Unknown.

The Twins of Franklin perform on MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair

Oct 12, 2024

The second Friday of the Minnesota State Fair is MPR Day, and this past August, the day’s programming included live music presented by The Current and Radio Heartland. This year’s MPR Day lineup featured music by Minnesota artists The Twins of Franklin, FènixDion and Nur-D.

Sheila E.: Tiny Desk Concert

Felix Contreras • Oct 11, 2024

One of the world’s most recognized drummers glides easily from genre to genre in this performance.

Coffee Break: Strong Songs

Coffee Break: Strong Songs

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 11, 2024

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

Classic Americana: Olivia Newton-John

Classic Americana: Olivia Newton-John

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Oct 11, 2024

This week’s Classic Americana pick spotlights the early recordings of musician, actor and activist Olivia Newton-John.

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