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October 03, 2025

The Local Show’s Artist of the Month, Motion City Soundtrack caught up with The Current to talk about a their emo legacy, guest-heavy appearance at Minnesota Yacht Club Fest, and the Minneapolis-bred band’s first record in 10 years, ‘The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World.’

Interview: Motion City Soundtrack on creating their first new album in a decade

Interview: Motion City Soundtrack on creating their first new album in a decade

Diane • Oct 3, 2025

The Local Show’s Artist of the Month, Motion City Soundtrack caught up with The Current to talk about a their emo legacy, guest-heavy appearance at Minnesota Yacht Club Fest, and the Minneapolis-bred band’s first record in 10 years, ‘The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World.’

Sarah Morris plays songs from her new album, 'Say Yes,' on Radio Heartland

Sarah Morris plays songs from her new album, 'Say Yes,' on Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Oct 3, 2025

The Minnesota-based singer-songwriter recorded her latest album at Pachyderm Studios, a storied recording facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

Photos: Royel Otis lead a night of catchy indie music at Palace Theatre

Photos: Royel Otis lead a night of catchy indie music at Palace Theatre

Darin Kamnetz • Oct 3, 2025

The Australian duo played songs in support of their second studio album, ‘Hickey,’ on Thursday, Oct. 2, in St. Paul. London indie group bby opened up.

8 takeaways from Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'

8 takeaways from Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'

Rachel Treisman • Oct 3, 2025

Swift's 12th studio album returns to her pop roots, with lots of love-struck lyrics and upbeat melodies. But it's also a warning about the darker side of an industry she has battled — and bested.

Classic Americana: a track from Gillian Welch's debut album

Classic Americana: a track from Gillian Welch's debut album

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Oct 3, 2025

This week’s Classic Americana pick highlights a track from Gillian Welch’s debut album in a year that has seen accolades for her latest effort, ‘Woodland,’ with musical partner David Rawlings. Figure: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings play a three-song set in The Current studio for Radio Heartland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_knMN2STAco

Oct. 3 in Music History: The Decemberists released 'The Crane Wife'

Oct. 3 in Music History: The Decemberists released 'The Crane Wife'

Oct 3, 2025

Elvis went on stage for the very first time; Sinead O'Connor tore up a photo; and The Cars lost their singer, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: College

Coffee Break: College

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 3, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that you discovered on college radio would you like to hear?

On 'The Life of a Showgirl,' Taylor Swift feels love's glow and the spotlight's glare

On 'The Life of a Showgirl,' Taylor Swift feels love's glow and the spotlight's glare

Ann Powers • Oct 3, 2025

On her 12th album, the most dominant pop star of our era makes a spectacle of herself in full flower, in love and holding the music industry in the palm of her hand.

The Chart Show: Durry, The Last Dinner Party, Neko Case, and Hermanos Gutiérrez all enter Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Durry, The Last Dinner Party, Neko Case, and Hermanos Gutiérrez all enter Chart Show Hall of Fame

Oct 2, 2025

The first Chart Show of October welcomes four new entries to the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Interview: Chad Smith talks about the Chad Smith Foundation and his connection to Minnesota

Interview: Chad Smith talks about the Chad Smith Foundation and his connection to Minnesota

Jill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Oct 2, 2025

Jill Riley talked with Chad Smith, drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, about the Chad Smith Foundation, the importance of music programs in schools, his connection to Minnesota, and more.

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