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October 13, 2025

The Icelandic jazz and pop singer shared a magical night in Minneapolis on her A Matter of Time Tour stop on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Photos: Laufey puts on Target Center show that's larger than life

Photos: Laufey puts on Target Center show that's larger than life

Oct 13, 2025

The Icelandic jazz and pop singer shared a magical night in Minneapolis on her A Matter of Time Tour stop on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Photos: Lorde unleashes Ultrasound World Tour at Armory

Photos: Lorde unleashes Ultrasound World Tour at Armory

Laura Buhman • Oct 13, 2025

The New Zealand-based pop singer and songrwriter put on the first of two nights in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Oct. 13 in Music History: a double anniversary for INXS album releases

Oct. 13 in Music History: a double anniversary for INXS album releases

Oct 13, 2025

Don Everly had to cancel a U.K. tour; Muse took legal action against Celine Dion; Ronald Isley owed back taxes; Ringo Starr finally called a halt to fan mail; and Paul Simon was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Indigenous Peoples Day

Coffee Break: Indigenous Peoples Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 13, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with Indigenous heritage would you like to hear?

Playlist: Songs to honor Indigenous Peoples Day

Playlist: Songs to honor Indigenous Peoples Day

Staff • Oct 13, 2025

This playlist features picks from Winona LaDuke, Annie Humphrey, Jaida Grey Eagle, and members of The Current staff.

October Scouting Report

October Scouting Report

Diane • Oct 12, 2025

Hear all 10 artists featured on our October Scouting Report, highlighting discoverable local artists with new music. This month’s list includes Lily Blue, clovers daughter, Amateur, Dream Colors, Bright Young Things and more. Also, catch a brand new release from hip-hop favorite Juice Lord, and more!

Oct. 12 in Music History: Lorde scores a No. 1

Oct. 12 in Music History: Lorde scores a No. 1

Oct 12, 2025

Martie Maguire was born; Chrysler attempted putting record-players in its automobiles; the Beatles recorded the first pop song featuring sitar; Rod Stewart and the Faces played their last show; John Denver died at age 53 near Monterey, Calif., and Lorde's first single is No. 1, Today in Music History.

Oct. 11 in Music History: "Clerks" soundtrack released

Oct. 11 in Music History: "Clerks" soundtrack released

Oct 11, 2025

Muddy Waters was almost killed in a car crash; Aretha Franklin stepped onto a stage; Janet Jackson gets her first no.1 and The Sex Pistols recorded their first single, Today in Music History.

Photos: Mumford & Sons light up the night in St. Paul

Photos: Mumford & Sons light up the night in St. Paul

Tony Nelson • Oct 10, 2025

The British folk-rock group performed in support of their fifth album, ‘Rushmere,’ at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul on Thursday, Oct. 9.

Classic Americana: musician, composer and producer Clarence Williams

Classic Americana: musician, composer and producer Clarence Williams

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Oct 10, 2025

This week’s Classic Americana pick spotlights Clarence Williams, a piano player, composer, bandleader, singer and producer who was very influential in jazz and blues, and in the nascent years of recorded music.

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