This week's guest on is Grammy-winning Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, composer and activist Ileana Cabra — better known as iLe.
Listen Sunday at 9 p.m. Central. thecurrent.org
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Tonight is the Duluth Local Show's Holiday episode! Tune in at 8pm for holiday music from Rich Mattson & the Northstar, , , , and more. Check it out after !
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Tonight on The Local Show: In-studio session and interview with Raffaella , local holiday music from Sarah Morris, Mayyadda and more, and all 10 artists featured on our December Scouting Report. 6-8pm on 89.3FM or stream at thecurrent.org
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Watch and band performing "Mullholland Dr." during a session recorded recently in The Current studio: youtu.be/q25sgfFjc0o
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The deadline is fast approaching!
Be sure to submit your favorite 10 songs of the year to help build the #Top89 of 2022!
Vote here:
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This week on United States of #Americana, it's a holiday music special, with seasonal selections by the , , , and many more!
Join on Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. Central thecurrent.org/listen
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This week on on The Current, we've got a special mini-concert by , recorded live in our studio!
Also new tunes from Plains, Trampled by Turtles, and a new cover from the Teskey Brothers.
Listen Sunday at 7 a.m. Central thecurrent.org/listen
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Keep those #RadioFreeCurrent song requests coming!
We're celebrating cookies and baking this week. What songs do you like to listen to while baking your favorite treats?
Phone the studio line 651-989-4893 or tweet to .
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#RadioFreeCurrent is on the air, and it's a virtual cookie party!
Share your favorite baking tunes — and a photo of your favorite treats!
Make your song request now:
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📧 babney@mpr.org
📞 651-989-4893
💻 thecurrent.org/request
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This week on #RadioFreeCurrent, wants to have a virtual cookie party! What songs mention cookies or baking? Or what songs do you listen to when you bake? Pictures & recipes not required but ALWAYS appreciated!
Request in this thread, and listen 7 to 11 p.m. Central!
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Need some last-minute gift ideas?
Here's a rundown of 5 new books that spotlight Minnesota music:
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Last week on the Chart Show, listeners voted songs by four different artists into the Chart Show Hall of Fame. Another two might be inducted this week.
Have a look at last week's results and pick your faves for this week's Chart Show!
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Welcome to The Scouting Report, a monthly list of 10 Minnesota artists with exciting new projects, as curated by the local music team at . , and included!
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Submitted your #Top89 ballot yet?
Check out The Current's staff lists if you need some ideas!
thecurrent.org/top89
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Saturday's gig list includes at the , at the , at the , and the at the !
Plus, is on SNL!
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It's seasonal songs on this week's Teenage Kicks. ❄️
Join on Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. Central.
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It’s the final episode of New Hot. Listen to hear a round-up of New Hot’s list of the songs that crafted the sound of 2022 — you’ll hear music from artists in your community and across the globe.
Join host on Friday at 10 p.m. CST thecurrent.org
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On a snowy December night, transport yourself back to a warm, sunny day at the 2022 #Mnstatefair and an awesome three-song performance by :
youtu.be/iYaE4N-EQ2o
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honored to be supporting as they wrap up their North American leg! thanks so much for having me 🇬🇧❤️
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🎵 From : Friends and fans of Mimi Parker from are prepping for “A Very Mimi Christmas: A Low Christmas Album Listening Party" that will occur on Dec. 21 at in Duluth.
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This is your last chance to vote for your top 10 albums of 2022 😲😲
Vote for your favorite by 5 PM central today and tune in to Carbon Sound at noon on Monday, Dec. 19 to hear the countdown of your favorites LIVE!
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Check your year-end giving off your to-do list by making your donation to before December 31 !
Give today:
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Coming up at noon Central on #TonalRecall, hosts a special holiday edition of the weekly 90s retrospective show.
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Today's Song of the Day is "Sugar" the new single from , out now.
FènixDion will be performing at Papa Charlie's Saloon & Grill in Lutsen, MN on Friday, January 6th.
Listen and download for free below:
thecurrent.org/episode/2022/1 #SOTD
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Songs Played:
My Bloody Valentine – When You Sleep
Lush – Sweetness and Light
Colfax Abbey – Feel
The 27 Various – You’ve Got It Bad
Cocteau Twins – Lorelei
Ride – Vapour Trail
Pale Saints – Kinky Love
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For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what shoegaze songs do you want to hear?
thecurrent.org/feature/2022/1
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The Current has gathered a handful of books from 2022 that, in ways large and small, spotlight homegrown talent. 📚
Check out this list of 5 new books featuring Minnesota music:
Happy Friday! Lots to see around town tonight including at , at and Monica LaPlante at .
Find the full gig list here:
thecurrent.org/events/2022121
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For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what shoegaze songs do you want to hear?
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Country singer Lynn Anderson released a popular Christmas album in 1971. One of the songs, written by her songwriter producer husband Glenn Sutton, was called “Don’t Wish Me Merry Christmas”. Sometimes the holiday season can be a bummer. #VinylTapCurrent
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TONIGHT! I'm on from 11 PM - 4 AM CT with local flavor from
#MoniqueSmaz & more!
Listen: 89.3 FM in MN or stream TheCurrent.org
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This week's Transmission is about cover songs from the first wave of punk rock and the scene that followed closely behind, New Wave, a time when artists loved to cover great tunes from the 1960s.
Join on Thursday at 10 p.m. CST thecurrent.org/listen
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Watch Amanda Shires performing the title track to her latest album, "Take It Like A Man," in a powerful performance recorded live in The Current studio: youtu.be/6nU-RUmJBNA
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The ballot for #Top89 of 2022 closes Monday, December 19. Be sure to make your picks for your favorite 10 songs of the year! We'll count 'em down on January 1.
Find the ballot here:
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After the clip below, here's the second-best bit of skiing advice you'll receive today:
Enter for a chance to win a ski, stay and concert package for the Ski Party, Jan. 6 & 7, 2023: thecurrent.org/events/2023010 ⛷
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