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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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    • Sep 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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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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    Danger Mouse & MorMor - Wonder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 3:22


    Today's Song of the Day is “Wonder” by Danger Mouse & MorMor.

    Geese - 100 Horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 3:46


    Today's Song of the Day is “100 Horses” from Geese's album Getting Killed, out September 26.Geese will be performing at Amsterdam Bar & Hall on Saturday, October 18.

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    Westerman - Adriatic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 3:42


    Today's Song of the Day is “Adriatic” from Westerman's album A Jackal's Wedding, out November 7.

    Hayden Pedigo - Long Pond Lily

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 4:26


    Today's Song of the Day is “Long Pond Lily” from Hayden Pedigo's album I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away, out now.Hayden Pedigo will be performing at Icehouse on Friday, November 21.

    Coyle Girelli - Pretty

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 3:11


    Today's Song of the Day is “Pretty” from Coyle Girelli's album Out of This Town, out now.

    Lupe Fiasco - SOS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 3:56


    Today's Song of the Day is “SOS” from Lupe Fiasco's album Samurai DX, out now.

    Anand Wilder - Selkie Bride

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 3:49


    Today's Song of the Day is “Selkie Bride” from Anand Wilder's album Psychic Lessons, out now.

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    The Wood Brothers - Puff of Smoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 3:41


    Today's Song of the Day is “Puff of Smoke” from The Wood Brothers' album Puff of Smoke, out now.The Wood Brothers will be performing at Pantages Theatre on Thursday, November 13.

    Soulwax - Run Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 4:40


    Today's Song of the Day is “Run Free” from Soulwax's album All Systems Are Lying, out October 17.

    Mike Reid & Joe Henry - Life and Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 4:12


    Today's Song of the Day is “Life and Time” from Mike Reid & Joe Henry's album Life and Time, out now.

    S.G. Goodman - I Can See the Devil

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 3:18


    Today's Song of the Day is “I Can See the Devil” from S.G. Goodman's album Planting by the Signs, out now.S.G. Goodman will be performing at Fine Line on Saturday, November 8.

    Tigers In Cairo - My Saving Face

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 3:26


    Today's Song of the Day is “My Saving Face” from Tigers In Cairo.

    Greg Freeman - Gallic Shrug

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 4:50


    Today's Song of the Day is “Gallic Shrug” from Greg Freeman's album Burnover, out now.Greg Freeman will be performing at First Avenue on Wednesday, October 8.

    Ami Taf Ra - How I Became a Madman (feat. Kamasi Washington)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 4:42


    Today's Song of the Day is “How I Became a Madman (feat. Kamasi Washington)” from Ami Taf Ra's album The Prophet and The Madman, out now.

    Been Stellar - Always On My Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 3:31


    Today's Song of the Day is “Always On My Mind” from Been Stellar's EP Breakaway, out September 22.

    Whitney - Dandelions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 3:16


    Today's Song of the Day is “Dandelions” from Whitney's album Small Talk, out November 7.

    Cavetown - Baby Spoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 3:00


    Today's Song of the Day is “Baby Spoon” by Cavetown.

    Jean Dawson - Rock A Bye Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 2:50


    Today's Song of the Day is “Rock A Bye Baby” by Jean Dawson.Jean Dawson will be performing at Target Center supporting Linkin Park on Wednesday, August 27.

    Mac DeMarco - Holy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 2:24


    Today's Song of the Day is “Holy” from Mac DeMarco's album Guitar, out now.Mac DeMarco will be performing at First Avenue on Wednesday, May 6.

    Gilligan Moss - Do It For Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 3:40


    Today's Song of the Day is “Do It For Yourself” from Gilligan Moss' album A La Mode, out September 12.

    Brent Cobb & The Fixins - Bad Feelin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 3:50


    Today's Song of the Day is “Bad Feelin'“ from Brent Cobb & The Fixins' album Ain't Rocked in a While, out now.Brent Cobb & The Fixins will be performing at Fine Line on Thursday, September 25.

    Flock of Dimes - Long After Midnight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 2:51


    Today's Song of the Day is “Long After Midnight” from Flock of Dimes' album The Life You Save, out October 10.

    Josh Ritter - You Won't Dig My Grave

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 3:10


    Today's Song of the Day is “You Won't Dig My Grave” from Josh Ritter's album I Believe in You, My Honeydew, out September 12. Josh Ritter will be performing at Fitzgerald Theater on Saturday, November 8.

    Shouse - Wherever You Are feat. Vance Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 4:06


    Today's Song of the Day is “Wherever You Are feat. Vance Joy” from Shouse's album Collective Ecstasy, out now.

    Sons Of Sevilla - Butterfly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 2:56


    Today's Song of the Day is “Butterfly” from Sons Of Sevilla's album Street Light Moon, out September 5.

    Automatic - Is It Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 3:09


    Today's Song of the Day is “Is It Now?” from Automatic's album Is It Now?, out September 26.

    Say She She - Cut & Rewind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 2:55


    Today's Song of the Day is “Cut & Rewind” from Say She She's album Cut & Rewind, out October 3.

    Arc De Soleil - Lumin Rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 3:22


    Today's Song of the Day is “Lumin Rain” from Arc De Soleil's album Lumin Rain, out now.

    Clover County - Virginia Slim

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 3:14


    Today's Song of the Day is “Virginia Slim” from Clover County's album Finer Things, out September 26.

    Girl Ultra - Tomás (feat. Chromeo & Empress Of)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 3:02


    Today's Song of the Day is “Tomás (feat. Chromeo & Empress Of)” by Girl Ultra.Girl Ultra will be performing at Turf Club on Saturday, August 30.

    Mary Chapin Carpenter - Bitter Ender

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 3:29


    Today's Song of the Day is “Bitter Ender” from Mary Chapin Carpenter's album Personal History, out now.Mary Chapin Carpenter will be performing with Brandy Clark at the Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, October 11.

    Bones Owens - Sunday Fix

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 3:26


    Today's Song of the Day is “Sunday Fix” from Bones Owens' album Best Western, out September 19.

    Girl Tones - Blame

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 3:21


    Today's Song of the Day is “Blame” by Girl Tones.

    Jeff Tweedy - Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 3:35


    Today's Song of the Day is “Enough” from Jeff Tweedy's album Twilight Override, out September 26.Jeff Tweedy will be performing at First Avenue on Thursday, November 6.

    St. Paul & The Broken Bones - Sushi and Coca-Cola

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 2:37


    Today's Song of the Day is “Sushi and Coca-Cola” from St. Paul & The Broken Bones' album St. Paul & The Broken Bones, out October 10.

    Mireya - Guerrera (feat. Mr. Sonic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 2:46


    Today's Song of the Day is “Guerrera (feat. Mr. Sonic)” from Mireya's album Guerrera, out now.

    Kerala Dust - The Orb, TX

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 4:59


    Today's Song of the Day is “The Orb, TX” from Kerala Dust's album An Echo Of Love out August 22.

    Billie Marten - Planets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 3:39


    Today's Song of the Day is “Planets” from Billie Marten's album Dog Eared, out now.Billie Marten will be performing at Fine Line on Thursday, December 11.

    Skullcrusher - Exhale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 3:16


    Today's Song of the Day is “Exhale” from Skullcrusher's album And Your Song is Like a Circle, out October 17.

    Omar - Love Is Like (feat. India Arie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 3:35


    Today's Song of the Day is “Love Is Like (feat. India Arie)” from Omar's album Brighter The Days, out now.

    Cate Le Bon - Is It Worth It (Happy Birthday)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 5:47


    Today's Song of the Day is “Is It Worth It (Happy Birthday)” from Cate Le Bon's album Michelangelo Dying, out September 26.Cate Le Bon will be performing at Fine Line on Saturday, January 24.

    ISTA - Waves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 3:29


    Today's Song of the Day is “Waves” by ISTA.

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