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March 27, 2023

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez has quickly taken the world by storm, and his much-anticipated full-length album is expected later this year. Sanchez visited The Current to play solo acoustic versions of two previously unreleased songs, and to talk with host Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show.

Stephen Sanchez plays a solo acoustic session, chats with Jill Riley

Jill Riley • Mar 27, 2023

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez has quickly taken the world by storm, and his much-anticipated full-length album is expected later this year. Sanchez visited The Current to play solo acoustic versions of two previously unreleased songs, and to talk with host Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show.

Coffee Break: Modern artists, retro sound

Coffee Break: Modern artists, retro sound

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 27, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from modern artists with a retro-inspired sound?

Album of the Week: Depeche Mode, "Memento Mori"

Album of the Week: Depeche Mode, "Memento Mori"

Jade • Mar 27, 2023

How do you carry on after a great loss? Loss, salvation, death, and rebirth underwrite a dynamic new sound from Depeche Mode.

Friday Five: Minnesota music videos to help assuage your March Madness

Friday Five: Minnesota music videos to help assuage your March Madness

Diane • Mar 24, 2023

Five new music videos by Minnesota artists, including Atmosphere, The Scarlet Goodbye, Ber, Beemer, and The Foxgloves.

Coffee Break: SXSW lineup

Coffee Break: SXSW lineup

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 24, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, sit back, relax, and enjoy Jade’s recap of SXSW!

For the beloved trio's return, Nickel Creek created its own world

For the beloved trio's return, Nickel Creek created its own world

Brittney McKenna • Mar 24, 2023

"We had basically farmed every nutrient we could out of the potential of this band's soil and we needed to let it rest," Sara Watkins says of the nine-year break between Nickel Creek albums.

10 must-listen music discoveries from SXSW

10 must-listen music discoveries from SXSW

Jade • Mar 23, 2023

The Current’s music director and midday host, Jade, recently attended the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas. After seeing countless performances, here are 10 artists you’ve got to check out.

The Chart Show: 'Go Down River' goes back up

The Chart Show: 'Go Down River' goes back up

Mar 23, 2023

U.K. duo The Heavy Heavy boomerang back into the No. 1 spot for The Current Chart Show, pushing Janelle Monáe back to the No. 3. Meanwhile, Sampa The Great enters the Chart Show Hall of Fame, and Margo Price’s latest debuts at No. 20.

After allegations against Win Butler, an existential crisis lingers for Montréal

After allegations against Win Butler, an existential crisis lingers for Montréal

Yara El-Soueidi • Mar 22, 2023

Ever since frontman Win Butler was accused of sexual misconduct by several people in 2022, Arcade Fire's hometown scene has struggled with how to respond.

Steve Lukather on the legacy of Toto and beyond

Steve Lukather on the legacy of Toto and beyond

Jill Riley • Mar 22, 2023

Steve Lukather is a studio musician, solo artist, author — and he’s probably best known as the sole continuous founding member of the rock band Toto. Ahead of Toto’s show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, Lukather took time for conversation with The Current’s Jill Riley.

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