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22/07/2025

Ozzy Osbourne — the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal — has died at age 76.

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The gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has died.

22/07/2025

On Day 3 of the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, pop-punk legends Green Day staged yet another huge show in front of a Twin Cities audience. The schedule also featured the Beaches, Beach Bunny, Garbage, and more.

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Minnesota Yacht Club was arguably Minnesota’s biggest weekend of live popular music with three packed days of entertainment at St. Paul’s Harriet Island. The music festival, which took place on two stages near the Mississippi River, is in its second year.

22/07/2025

Tuesday’s Song of the Day is “Waves” by ISTA.

Listen and download for free at the link below:
https://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2025/07/22/ista-waves

22/07/2025

NUR-D visited The Current studio along with DJ Hayes to perform tracks from the upcoming album, "Chunkadelic," out this Wednesday, July 23.

Visit the link below to watch the three-song set:

On a visit to The Current studio, Nur-D and DJ Hayes offered a preview of Nur-D’s album that releases Friday, July 25.

22/07/2025

Tuesday's Gig List includes Lord Huron with Lee Fields at The Armory, Joan of Profile at Loring Park, and more.

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The Gig List for Tuesday, July 22

21/07/2025

Day 2 of the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival featured performances from Remi Wolf, O.A.R., Fall Out Boy, Weezer, and more.

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Minnesota Yacht Club was arguably Minnesota’s biggest weekend of live popular music with three packed days of entertainment at St. Paul’s Harriet Island. The music festival, which took place on two stages near the Mississippi River, is in its second year.

21/07/2025

Visit our website to see photos from Day 1 of the recent Minnesota Yacht Club Festival in St. Paul, where Alabama Shakes and Hozier were among the highlights.

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Minnesota Yacht Club was arguably Minnesota’s biggest weekend of live popular music with three packed days of entertainment at St. Paul’s Harriet Island. On Friday, July 18, beautiful weather greeted the audience — right until rain struck at the very end of Hozier’s night-closing set. Prior ...

21/07/2025

You’re invited to join us at Sociable Cider Werks on Thursday July 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. for The Current’s Happy Hour! You don’t want to miss this afternoon of music and fun as The Current’s host Jessica Paxton provides the soundtrack with a DJ set, and The Twins of Franklin performs live.

The Current’s Happy Hours are FREE and open to everyone.

Learn More: https://www.thecurrent.org/events/20250724-the-current-happy-hour-sociable-cider-werks-minneapolis

The Current’s Happy Hours are presented by Renewal by Andersen of the Twin Cities and the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety’s Drive Sober, Drive Smart Campaign.

21/07/2025

Be sure to pick your five favorite new songs on The Current for the next episode of the Chart Show. This week when you vote, you'll be entered for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Gregory Alan Isakov at Surly Brewing Festival Field in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Make your Chart Show picks here: https://www.thecurrent.org/poll/chartshow

21/07/2025

Monday’s Song of the Day is “Head Rush” from Gordi’s album Like Plasticine, out August 8.

Listen and download for free at the link below:
https://www.thecurrent.org/episode/2025/07/21/gordi-head-rush

21/07/2025

Monday's Gig List includes Roe Family Singers at 331 Club, Oso Oso at Underground Music Cafe, and more.

Check out the full Gig List here:

The Gig List for Monday, July 21

20/07/2025

Tonight's Local Show: Hear brand new music from Poliça's forthcoming record 'Dreams Go' -- out Oct. 17. We'll also dive into our July Scouting Report, playing new selections from artists like Conzemius, fruitform, Call Me Fritz, Jeff Swiff, Step Rockets, and more!