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July 14, 2025

The fourth annual Lutsong Music Festival brought together some of the region’s best musical talent for a weekend of outdoor performances. The fest took place July 10-13 at North Shore Winery and Caribou Highlands near Lutsen, Minnesota.

Photos: The music of Lutsong Music Festival 2025

Photos: The music of Lutsong Music Festival 2025

Hunter Riley • Jul 14, 2025

The fourth annual Lutsong Music Festival brought together some of the region’s best musical talent for a weekend of outdoor performances. The fest took place July 10-13 at North Shore Winery and Caribou Highlands near Lutsen, Minnesota.

July 14 in Music History: Talking Heads released 'More Songs About Buildings and Food'

July 14 in Music History: Talking Heads released 'More Songs About Buildings and Food'

Jul 14, 2025

Bobby Vinton had a No. 1 hit with a floral-themed song; the Everly Brothers had a sibling spat; Donna Summer had her third No. 1 single; Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' had its London premiere; and The Dead Weather released 'Horehound', Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Covers

Coffee Break: Covers

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 14, 2025

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

July 13 in Music History: Happy birthday, Leon Bridges

July 13 in Music History: Happy birthday, Leon Bridges

Jul 13, 2025

The Stones played their first gig outside London; the first disco single hit No. 1; Duran Duran had a hit based on a James Bond theme; Michael Jackson shared a preview of 'Bad'; Rod Stewart was awarded a CBE; Black Sabbath played their first gig; and Leon Bridges was born. Today in Music History.

July 12 in Music History: The Futureheads released their self-titled debut

July 12 in Music History: The Futureheads released their self-titled debut

Jul 12, 2025

Christine McVie was born, Rolling Stones made their live debut, a Limp Bizkit got arrested in St. Paul, Soul Asylum's Dan Murphy was born, and Zager and Evans' "In The Year 2525" hit No. 1, Today in Music History.

Photos: Kashus Culpepper delights at Utepils Brewing

Photos: Kashus Culpepper delights at Utepils Brewing

Darin Kamnetz • Jul 11, 2025

The Nashville-based singer-songwriter put on a powerful show at The Current’s latest Happy Hour held at Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis on Thursday, July 10.

Classic Americana: Carly Simon

Classic Americana: Carly Simon

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jul 11, 2025

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we celebrate Carly Simon, one of the most prolific and dominant singer-songwriters of the late 20th century, whose career continues to this day.

July 11 in Music History: Fleetwood Mac's 1975 self-titled album is released

July 11 in Music History: Fleetwood Mac's 1975 self-titled album is released

Jul 11, 2025

The Beatles take a boat to "Lucky Stars"; Jerry Garcia designs neckties; Metallica heads to court against Napster; Suzanne Vega celebrates a birthday; and the space station Skylab crashed to Earth, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: New Conversations Day!

Coffee Break: New Conversations Day!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 11, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what song with titles that could be conversation starters would you like to hear?

The Chart Show: Durry's "This Movie Sucks" enters Hall of Fame at No. 1

The Chart Show: Durry's "This Movie Sucks" enters Hall of Fame at No. 1

Jul 10, 2025

Minnesota band Durry reach the Chart Show Hall of Fame and end a 10-week run at No. 1 with "This Movie Sucks.” Durry now has four songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

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