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October 24, 2024

Bon Iver’s new song hits No. 1 in the chart this week, as songs by Beach Bunny and Wilco enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

The Chart Show: Bon Iver's "S P E Y S I D E" goes topside

The Chart Show: Bon Iver's "S P E Y S I D E" goes topside

Oct 24, 2024

Bon Iver’s new song hits No. 1 in the chart this week, as songs by Beach Bunny and Wilco enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Photos: Jack White comes alive at First Avenue

Photos: Jack White comes alive at First Avenue

Oct 24, 2024

White performed a hastily announced show at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The intimate performance included songs from his newly released No Name, as well as a satisfying tour through his solo career and favorites by the White Stripes and the Raconteurs.

Coffee Break: Food

Coffee Break: Food

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 24, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that reference food — or songs by bands with food names — would you like to hear?

Premiere: Mark Mallman celebrates '70s horror film with "Velvet Vampire"

Premiere: Mark Mallman celebrates '70s horror film with "Velvet Vampire"

Oct 24, 2024

Chameleonic Minneapolis singer-songwriter Mark Mallman is back with a new song and music video ahead of Halloween. You can sink your teeth into this exclusive premiere of “Velvet Vampire.”

The Current celebrates Public Radio Music Day 2024

The Current celebrates Public Radio Music Day 2024

Oct 23, 2024

Throughout Wednesday, Oct. 23, special programming on The Current will enhance Public Radio Music Day. Tune in for live sessions and performances by Sierra Ferrell, Guster, Black Pumas, Bartees Strange and more.

Eric Burton of Black Pumas performs in The Current studio

Jessica Paxton • Oct 23, 2024

One of Black Pumas’ co-founders, Eric Burton, visited The Current studio in St. Paul for a solo session hosted by Jessica Paxton.

Laufey performs two songs in The Current studio

Derrick Stevens • Oct 23, 2024

The Icelandic-Chinese artist, now based in Los Angeles, is influenced and inspired by the jazz standards of Ella Fitzgerald.

Watch Guster's full Microshow set recorded live at Green Room

Evan Clark • Oct 23, 2024

Much-loved Massachusetts band Guster played a MicroShow at Green Room in Minneapolis in July. Watch the full set.

10 exciting musical Halloween events in the Twin Cities

10 exciting musical Halloween events in the Twin Cities

John Kueppers and Erik Thompson • Oct 23, 2024

Here’s a closer look at 10 of the biggest Halloween-themed shows around the Twin Cities, plus a guide to more than a dozen other parties and shows celebrating the spooky season.

Photos: Leon Bridges puts on powerful performance at Armory

Photos: Leon Bridges puts on powerful performance at Armory

Sara Fish • Oct 23, 2024

The Texas singer-songwriter brought the Leon Tour with opener Hermanos Gutiérrez to Armory in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

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