The Current brings listeners the best authentic new music alongside music that explores roots and influences. Listeners to The Current hear live DJs who hand pick the music they play. In the Twin Cities, listen to The Current at 89.3 FM, or listen anywhere online at www.thecurrent.org. Great Music Lives Here.


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Aurora's "It Happened Quiet" and "Animal" are some of our most-watched videos of all time. We went back to our archive and pulled out a third song to complete her full performance in our studio.

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What songs are perfect for this moment we're experiencing right now? We ask because it is Nick Lowe's birthday today, and he wrote a particularly great song that feels incredibly poignant in our current circumstances.

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In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, and the times we're living in, sláinte to all.

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We realize that many concerts are being canceled out of an abundance of caution around coronavirus and COVID-19. Please enjoy our full concert video streams from the safety of your own home.
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Who's watching the Grammys tonight?

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As we close the door on 2019, we thought we'd tally up the most-viewed videos of the year. Thanks for watching with us! Here's to 2020! www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

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Yeasayer have decided to call it quits; their music was an early hit on our channel. They were always pressing forward, trying new sonic textures. Yay for Yeasayer! Thank you for the music!

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We're welcoming Lizzo back to Minnesota this week. It's been such a pleasure to see this star consistently reach new heights.

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Brittany Howard, the Alabama Shakes singer who releases her debut solo album, 'Jaime,' tomorrow, performs live at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Join us for a live dance party! We're broadcasting the London act Hot Chip, live from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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