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Music lovers from 89.3 The Current comb through mountains of music to choose the best new, independent, and unreleased songs to share with you each weekday.

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    4.5 from 547 ratings Listeners of Song of the Day that love the show mention: song of the day, day podcasts, one song, 89, great tunes, kcrw, labels, new artists, radio station, public radio, new music, minnesota, something different, songs, selection, indie, tracks, 200, would never, great new.


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    The Song of the Day podcast by The Current is an amazing resource for music lovers. It provides a platform for discovering new and talented artists that may not receive mainstream attention. The podcast serves as a radio version of The Current, bringing little gems of songs to listeners and leading to pleasant new discoveries. With streaming algorithms making it difficult to discover new artists, The Song of the Day podcast fills this void by introducing listeners to a wide range of artists and genres.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to introduce listeners to new and wonderful artists. Many reviewers have expressed their gratitude for being introduced to their favorite pieces of music through this podcast. The Song of the Day segment, in particular, has been praised for bringing new artists into rotation and providing a platform for these musicians who might otherwise go unnoticed. The podcast is also commended for its diverse selection of music from all over the world, giving listeners the opportunity to explore different cultures and genres.

    While there are numerous positive reviews about the podcast, there are a few criticisms worth noting. Some users have mentioned technical difficulties or issues with restoring past episodes when unsubscribing and resubscribing. However, these issues seem isolated and do not detract from the overall quality of the podcast. It is important to note that personal taste plays a role in enjoying this podcast since not everyone may resonate with every song featured. However, many reviewers still appreciate the diversity in song choices and acknowledge that even if not every song is suited to their preferences, they can still appreciate the effort put into curating a broad audience music discovery broadcast.

    In conclusion, The Song of the Day podcast by The Current has received overwhelmingly positive reviews due to its ability to introduce listeners to new artists and provide an extensive range of songs across various genres. While there may be some technical issues or differences in personal taste among listeners, the overall consensus is that this podcast offers an incredible service by showcasing talented artists and allowing listeners to discover music they may not have found otherwise. Whether you're a casual listener or a dedicated music enthusiast, The Song of the Day podcast is definitely worth checking out.



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    Arlo Parks - 2SIDED

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 2:57


    Today's Song of the Day is “2SIDED” from Arlo Parks' album Ambiguous Desire, out April 3.

    Red Thread + Lazerbeak - Wild Mountain Thyme

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 4:31


    Today's Song of the Day is “Wild Mountain Thyme” by Red Thread and Lazerbeak, out now.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 3:18


    Today's Song of the Day is “i'm alive!!!” from Jane Inc.'s album A RUPTURE A CANYON A BIRTH, out now.

    Oliver Night - Boss (feat. Roots Manuva)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 3:35


    Today's Song of the Day is “Boss (feat. Roots Manuva)” from Oliver Night's album Between The Lines, out now.

    Mindchatter - Drug In Us (feat. Poolside)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 2:58


    Today's Song of the Day is “Drug In Us (feat. Poolside)” from Mindchatter's album Giving Up On Words, out now.

    DRAMA - Here With Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 3:38


    Today's Song of the Day is “Here With Me” from DRAMA's album Platonic Romance, out now.

    Joseph - Blindspot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 3:24


    Today's Song of the Day is “Blindspot” from Joseph's album Closer to Happy, out January 30.

    Brigitte Calls Me Baby - Slumber Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 3:41


    Today's Song of the Day is “Slumber Party” from Brigitte Calls Me Baby's album Irreversible, out March 13.Brigitte Calls Me Baby will be performing at First Avenue on Friday, January 23.

    Clover County - Paradise Rd.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 3:27


    Today's Song of the Day is “Paradise Rd.” from Clover County's album Finer Things, out now.Clover County will be performing at Turf Club on Sunday, March 15.

    Crooked Fingers - Cold Wave feat. Mac McCaughan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 3:19


    Today's Song of the Day is “Cold Wave feat. Mac McCaughan” from Crooked Fingers' album Swet Deth, out February 27.

    Charlotte Day Wilson - High Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 3:26


    Today's Song of the Day is “High Road” by Charlotte Day Wilson.

    Gully Boys - Love Me 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 2:49


    Today's Song of the Day is “Love Me 2” from Gully Boys' album Gully Boys, out now.Gully Boys will be performing at Rochester Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, March 21.

    Sword II - Sentry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 3:54


    Today's Song of the Day is “Sentry” from Sword II's album Electric Hour, out now.

    Jean Dawson - Prize Fighter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 3:49


    Today's Song of the Day is “Prize Fighter” from Jean Dawson's album Rock A Bye Baby, out now.Jean Dawson will be performing at The Armory on Monday, March 2.

    Jeff Tweedy - Lou Reed Was My Babysitter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 3:19


    Today's Song of the Day is “Lou Reed Was My Babysitter” from Jeff Tweedy's album Twilight Override, out now.

    Geneviève Racette - Common Denominator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 3:31


    Today's Song of the Day is “Common Denominator” by Geneviève Racette.

    Infinite Coles - SweetFaceKillah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 2:16


    Today's Song of the Day is “SweetFaceKillah” from Infinite Coles' album SweetFace Killah, out now.

    Voxtrot - Fighting Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 4:00


    Today's Song of the Day is “Fighting Back” from Voxtrot's album Dreamers in Exile, out February 27.

    Kiss the Tiger - Every Little Piece of Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 3:25


    Today's Song of the Day is “Every Little Piece of Me” from Kiss the Tiger's album Infinite Love, out now.Kiss the Tiger will be performing at Turf Club on Saturday, February 14.

    sundayclub - Bannatyne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 3:00


    Today's Song of the Day is “Bannatyne” from sundayclub's EP Bannatyne, out now.

    Yam Haus - One Bullet Left

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 2:54


    Today's Song of the Day is “One Bullet Left” from Yam Haus' EP Misery Island / Spit In My Face, out now.Yam Haus will be performing at First Avenue on Saturday, January 10.

    Dessa - Tough Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 2:55


    Today's Song of the Day is “Tough Call” from Dessa's double-sided single Tough Call, Camelot, out now.

    jeremy messersmith - Billionaires

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 4:15


    Today's Song of the Day is “Billionaires” by jeremy messersmith.

    Snocaps - Heathcliff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 2:29


    Today's Song of the Day is ”Heathcliff” from Snocaps' album Snocaps, out now.

    The Lowest Pair - The Uncertain Seas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 4:02


    Today's Song of the Day is “The Uncertain Seas” from The Lowest Pair's album Always As Young As We'll Ever Be, out January 23.

    Tom Smith - Life Is For Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 4:08


    Today's Song of the Day is “Life Is For Living” from Tom Smith's album There is Nothing in the Dark That Isn't There in the Light, out now.

    Ólöf Arnalds - Heimurinn núna

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 3:27


    Today's Song of the Day is “Heimurinn núna” from Ólöf Arnalds' album Spíra, out now.

    John Hollier & The Rêverie - If She's Lonely

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 3:05


    Today's Song of the Day is “If She's Lonely” by John Hollier & The Rêverie.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 3:55


    Today's Song of the Day is “Ain't No Crime” by Paul Cauthen.

    Night Teacher - New Cage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 5:18


    Today's Song of the Day is “New Cage” from Night Teacher's album Year of the Snake, out now.

    JÁNA - More To Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 2:48


    Today's Song of the Day is “More To Life” from JÁNA's album Orbit, out now.

    Lucinda Williams - The World's Gone Wrong feat. Brittney Spencer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 3:54


    Today's Song of the Day is “The World's Gone Wrong feat. Brittney Spencer” from Lucinda Williams' album World's Gone Wrong, out January 23.

    The Mynabirds - Ramona, Patron Saint Of Silence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 3:39


    Today's Song of the Day is “Ramona, Patron Saint Of Silence” from The Mynabirds' album It's Okay To Go Back If You Keep Moving Forward, out now.

    Courtney Marie Andrews - Keeper

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 3:12


    Today's Song of the Day is “Keeper” from Courtney Marie Andrews' album Valentine, out January 16.Courtney Marie Andrews will be performing at Turf Club on Friday, April 17.

    King Princess - Jaime

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 2:23


    Today's Song of the Day is “Jamie” from King Princess' album Girl Violence, out now.

    Laura Hugo - Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 4:19


    Today's Song of the Day is “Radio” from Laura Hugo's EP Where We Go to Grieve, out early 2026.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 3:20


    Today's Song of the Day is “Silverlight” by Rules, out now.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 4:36


    Today's Song of the Day is “Forgive Or Forget” from Mariachi El Bronx's album Mariachi El Bronx (IV), out February 13.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 2:40


    Today's Song of the Day is “Truman” from Steven Bamidele's album THE CRASH!, out now.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 2:58


    Today's Song of the Day is “Dodói” from Sessa's album Pequena Vertigem de Amor, out now.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 4:47


    Today's Song of the Day is “Tourist Mind” by Miss Grit, out now.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 3:33


    Today's Song of the Day is “Hey You” from The Belair Lip Bombs' album Again, out now.The Belair Lip Bombs will be performing at Turf Club on Friday, April 3, 2026.

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