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June 27, 2025

The Las Vegas band played another intimate — for them, anyhow — venue in the Twin Cities on Thursday, June 26.

Photos: The Killers pack Palace Theatre for intimate show

Photos: The Killers pack Palace Theatre for intimate show

Jun 27, 2025

The Las Vegas band played another intimate — for them, anyhow — venue in the Twin Cities on Thursday, June 26.

Bartees Strange plays solo versions of songs from 'Horror' in The Current studio

Nilufer Arsala • Jun 27, 2025

Bartees Strange plays songs from his recent album, co-produced with Jack Antonoff.

The Current receives eight honors at Minnesota SPJ's 2025 Page One Awards

The Current receives eight honors at Minnesota SPJ's 2025 Page One Awards

Jun 27, 2025

The Current’s staff members and contributors received eight awards over the course of the evening, and swept all three spots in the Best Interview – Radio category.

Photos: Night Moves rock Sociable Cider Werks

Photos: Night Moves rock Sociable Cider Werks

Laura Buhman • Jun 27, 2025

The Twin Cities band performed songs from their forthcoming new album, Double Life, at Sociable Cider Werks in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Classic Americana: Clifton Chenier

Classic Americana: Clifton Chenier

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jun 27, 2025

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary performer Clifton Chenier, known as the King of Zydeco.

June 27 in Music History: The B-52's released 'Cosmic Thing'

June 27 in Music History: The B-52's released 'Cosmic Thing'

Jun 27, 2025

MCA bought Motown Records; The Who's bass player was chosen as the best; The Jackson 5 was at the top of the charts with "The Love You Save"; Black Flag played their final gig, and Andre Cymone was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Pride Weekend

Coffee Break: Pride Weekend

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 27, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Pride-themed dance anthems would you like to hear?

The Chart Show: Wet Leg slug out another week at No. 1

The Chart Show: Wet Leg slug out another week at No. 1

Jun 26, 2025

Isle of Wight indie-rockers Wet Leg hold on to the top spot while new songs by Japanese Breakfast and Minneapolis band Night Moves make Chart Show debuts.

June 26 in Music History: Happy birthday, Mick Jones

June 26 in Music History: Happy birthday, Mick Jones

Jun 26, 2025

The U.S. version of 'A Hard Day's Night' was released; the Byrds hit No. 1 with a Bob Dylan cover; Elvis Presley played his final stage show; and Mick Jones of the Clash, Big Audio Dynamite and Carbon/Silicon turns 63, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Accordions

Coffee Break: Accordions

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 26, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feature an accordion would you like to hear?

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