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April 11, 2025

Bon Iver's new album, SABLE, fABLE, explores a world of new possibilities for the artist, and in the accumulation of hardships and opportunities that got him to this fresh start.

On 'SABLE, fABLE,' Bon Iver embraces fresh possibilities

On 'SABLE, fABLE,' Bon Iver embraces fresh possibilities

Stephen Thompson • Apr 11, 2025

Bon Iver's new album, SABLE, fABLE, explores a world of new possibilities for the artist, and in the accumulation of hardships and opportunities that got him to this fresh start.

Photos: papa mbye and friends at Amsterdam Bar & Hall

Photos: papa mbye and friends at Amsterdam Bar & Hall

Bump Opera • Apr 11, 2025

On Thursday, April 10, Carbon Sound and The Current presented papa mbye and friends at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul as part of Minnesota Music Month.

Classic Americana: Bob Dylan

Classic Americana: Bob Dylan

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Apr 11, 2025

Our Classic Americana pick this week highlights a song by Minnesota-born music legend Bob Dylan, who recently performed in Minnesota.

April 11 in Music History: Pavement released 'Wowee Zowee'

April 11 in Music History: Pavement released 'Wowee Zowee'

Apr 11, 2025

Oasis released 'Supersonic'; James Brown entered the charts for the first time; Pearl Jam played SNL; Dylan made his New York debut; and Stuart Adamson was born, today in music history.

The Chart Show: Jack White rocks his way to No. 1 and into Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Jack White rocks his way to No. 1 and into Hall of Fame

Apr 10, 2025

Jack White now has 12 songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame. Following a two-night stand at the Palace Theatre in Saint Paul, Jack White's "Archbishop Harold Holmes" ends a ten-week run at No. 1.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Kris Delmhorst, 1968 Gibson J-50

Evan Clark • Apr 10, 2025

Singer-songwriter Kris Delmhorst talks about a guitar she saw in a shop in Colorado and knew it was the guitar for her.

Jillian Lauren: What we know about police shooting of Weezer bassist's wife

Jillian Lauren: What we know about police shooting of Weezer bassist's wife

Bill Chappell • Apr 10, 2025

Jillian Lauren suffered a non-life-threatening injury this week when police shot her in her yard after they say she pointed a gun at them. Details about the incident in Los Angeles are still emerging.

April 10 in Music History: Happy birthday, Brian Setzer

April 10 in Music History: Happy birthday, Brian Setzer

Apr 10, 2025

Mark Oliver Everett, better known as E., was born; Elton John released his self-titled second album; Marvin Gaye recorded a hit; Jim Morrison pulled out all the stops in Boston; Peter Frampton came alive in the album charts; Kate Bush was awarded a CBE; and Little Eva passed away, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Record Store Day (is Saturday!)

Coffee Break: Record Store Day (is Saturday!)

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 10, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention records would you like to hear?

Coffee Break: Minnesota Music Day!

Coffee Break: Minnesota Music Day!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 10, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Minnesota bands or artists that mention locations in Minnesota would you like to hear?

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