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August 06, 2025

Atmosphere will headline The Current’s Music On-A-Stick event at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Interview: Atmosphere reflect on 30 years in the hip-hop game

Interview: Atmosphere reflect on 30 years in the hip-hop game

Diane • Aug 6, 2025

Atmosphere will headline The Current’s Music On-A-Stick event at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 23.

A musical tribute to Melissa and Mark Hortman

A musical tribute to Melissa and Mark Hortman

Aug 6, 2025

At 8 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 6, the Hortmans’ children, Colin and Sophie, joined The Current’s Morning Show to share songs and stories that embody their parents’ spirit and memory.

August 6 in Music History: The Beatles released the album 'Help!' in the U.K.

August 6 in Music History: The Beatles released the album 'Help!' in the U.K.

Aug 6, 2025

Whitney Houston signed a huge deal with Arista records; Chubby Checker taught America to do 'The Twist' on national television; the Beatles released 'Help!'; ABBA met anything but their Waterloo on the U.S. charts; Stevie Nicks released her first solo album; and Elliott Smith was born in Omaha, Neb., in 1969, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: World of Warhol

Coffee Break: World of Warhol

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 6, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists or songs relating to Andy Warhol would you like to hear?

10 new songs by Minnesota musicians for August 2025

10 new songs by Minnesota musicians for August 2025

Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Aug 5, 2025

New music from Young Dervish, Nur-D, Luca Louise, and more.

Coffee Break: Stop and Go

Coffee Break: Stop and Go

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 5, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that say “stop” or “go” would you like to hear?

Chappell Roan's thick-skinned 'The Subway' captures a survivalist New York mood

Chappell Roan's thick-skinned 'The Subway' captures a survivalist New York mood

Hazel Cills • Aug 4, 2025

Her latest single has a new sound (wistful '90s acoustic pop), and a new vibe (toughing out whatever NYC public transportation throws at you, from rats to trash to unexpected encounters with your ex).

Photos: Lana Del Rey brings extravagance to Hinterland Festival day three

Photos: Lana Del Rey brings extravagance to Hinterland Festival day three

Aug 4, 2025

The annual multi-day music festival was held the weekend of Aug. 1-3 at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in St. Charles, Iowa.

Photos: Kacey Musgraves enchants at Hinterland Festival day two

Photos: Kacey Musgraves enchants at Hinterland Festival day two

Aug 4, 2025

The annual multi-day music festival was held the weekend of Aug. 1-3 at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in St. Charles, Iowa.

Photos: Tyler, The Creator and Clairo energize Hinterland Festival day one

Photos: Tyler, The Creator and Clairo energize Hinterland Festival day one

Aug 4, 2025

The annual multi-day music festival was held the weekend of Aug. 1-3 at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in St. Charles, Iowa.

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