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June 18, 2025

The Canadian singer-songwriter visited Minneapolis for a special performance to play songs from his 2024 album, ‘Revelation.’

Watch Leif Vollebekk's MicroShow set at Steady Pour in Minneapolis

Jun 18, 2025

The Canadian singer-songwriter visited Minneapolis for a special performance to play songs from his 2024 album, ‘Revelation.’

Interview: Anna Graves' heartfelt songs translate well to the big stage

Interview: Anna Graves' heartfelt songs translate well to the big stage

Diane • Jun 18, 2025

Ahead of her performance at Palace Theatre on St. Paul opening for The Head and the Heart this Thursday, June 19, Graves joined Local Show host Diane for a conversation.

Photos: Wild Horses play Happy Hour set at Drekker Brewing Company

Photos: Wild Horses play Happy Hour set at Drekker Brewing Company

Hardwig Media • Jun 18, 2025

The Grand Rapids-based Americana rock band played at Drekker Brewing Company in Fargo, North Dakota, on Tuesday, June 17.

Photos: Gary Clark Jr. lights up the Palace Theatre in St. Paul

Photos: Gary Clark Jr. lights up the Palace Theatre in St. Paul

Bump Opera • Jun 18, 2025

The Texas-based guitarist kicked off the next leg of his JPEG Raw tour with a visit to the venerable St. Paul venue.

June 18 in Music History: Phoebe Bridgers released 'Punisher'

June 18 in Music History: Phoebe Bridgers released 'Punisher'

Jun 18, 2025

Columbia Records started producing the LP; Abba performed for the King of Sweden and his soon-to-be queen; Fleetwood Mac hit No. 1 with 'Dreams'; Phoebe Bridgers released her second studio album; and Sir Paul McCartney celebrates a birthday, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Juneteenth

Coffee Break: Juneteenth

Nilufer Arsala • Jun 18, 2025

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

The essential listening guide to Bruce Springsteen's 'Tracks II: The Lost Albums'

The essential listening guide to Bruce Springsteen's 'Tracks II: The Lost Albums'

Caryn Rose • Jun 17, 2025

It's a great day when your favorite artist releases a new record. But what if they released seven new records at once, full of music you didn't even know existed? That's what Bruce Springsteen is doing on his forthcoming box set Tracks II: The Lost Albums.

June 17 in Music History: Happy birthday, Kendrick Lamar

June 17 in Music History: Happy birthday, Kendrick Lamar

Jun 17, 2025

Col. Tom Parker became Elvis's boss; Andy Gibb had a singles-chart first; NKOTB scored their first No. 1 hit; Springsteen proved he is a marathon man; Carole King had a huge album hit; and Dolly Parton recorded a timeless classic, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Nature Calls

Coffee Break: Nature Calls

Nilufer Arsala • Jun 17, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that have nature sounds in them would you like to hear?

Lucy Dacus plays songs from 'Forever is a Feeling' in The Current studio

Jessica Paxton • Jun 16, 2025

While in town for a pair of shows at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Lucy Dacus visited The Current to play songs from the new album.

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