The Current

Great Music Lives Here ®
Listener-Supported Music
Donate Now
Top 89

Top 89 of 2017: The Current Staff Picks

Top 89 of 2017 Staff Picks
Top 89 of 2017 Staff PicksLuke Mills | MPR graphic

December 05, 2017

The end of the year is coming right up, and that means it's time to reflect on your favorite music of 2017! We're taking a poll of your favorite songs -- the ones that hit you hardest, wormed into your head, and/or supported you when you needed it. At 5 p.m. CST on Dec. 31, we'll count down your favorite songs on the air in our annual Top 89 countdown.

There's a big prize for one lucky voter; when you submit your Top 89 list, you'll be entered to win a Sonos Home Theater system, featuring the Sonos PLAYBAR, SUB, and PLAY:1 speakers for totally immersive wireless 5.1 surround sound.

If you'd like some inspiration or are curious about what's on others' playlists, find out what our staff has been listening to below.

On-Air Hosts

Bill DeVille, host

Jade, host

Lindsay Kimball, assistant program director and host

Mary Lucia, host

Jim McGuinn, program director and Teenage Kicks host

Sean McPherson, host

Shelley Miller, host

Mike Novitzki, Duluth Local Show host

Brian Oake, host of Oake & Riley in the Morning

Jill Riley, host of Oake & Riley in the Morning

Jake Rudh, host of Transmission

David Safar, music director and host of New Hot

Andrea Swensson, The Local Show host and Local Current blogger

Mark Wheat, host

Mac Wilson, host

Toki Wright, host

Staff

Brett Baldwin, managing digital producer

Jay Gabler, digital producer

Cecilia Johnson, Local Current blogger

Anna Reed, producer of Oake & Riley in the Morning

Nate Ryan, multimedia producer

Derrick Stevens, production manager

Luke Taylor, digital producer

Jesse Wiza, music assistant

Interns & Contractors

Hanna Bubser, intern

Simone Cazares, intern

Colleen Cowie, intern

Maia Jacobson, intern

Emmet Kowler, freelance photographer