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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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    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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    Niia - Throw My Head Out The Window

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 4:52


    Today's Song of the Day is “Throw My Head Out The Window” from Niia's album V, out now.

    The Womack Sisters - I Just Don't Want You (To Say Goodbye)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 3:32


    Today's Song of the Day is “I Just Don't Want You (To Say Goodbye)” by The Womack Sisters.

    Harvey Sutherland - Body Language (feat. Julian Hamilton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 3:37


    Today's Song of the Day is “Body Language (feat. Julian Hamilton)” from Harvey Sutherland's album Debt, out now.

    Demae - Don't Play the Fool

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 3:39


    Today's Song of the Day is “Don't Play the Fool” from Demae's album Deep Dive, out now.

    Danny Brown – Copycats (feat. underscores)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 2:50


    Today's Song of the Day is “Copycats” by hip-hop artist Danny Brown, featuring underscores. The song comes from Brown's new album, Stardust, which released November 7 on Warp Records.

    Madison Cunningham – Break The Jaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 3:34


    Today's Song of the Day is “Break The Jaw” is from Ace, Grammy Award-winner Madison Cunningham's third record for Verve Forecast. Ace is out now.

    Whitney – Won't You Speak Your Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 3:17


    Today's Song of the Day is “Won't You Speak Your Mind” off Small Talk, the fourth album from Chicago band Whitney. Small Talk is out now.

    The Beths – Straight Line Was a Lie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 4:04


    Today's Song of the Day is the title track from The Beths' new album, Straight Line Was a Lie, out now on Anti- Records.

    googly eyes – Made Of

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 2:52


    Today's Song of the Day is “Made Of” from Houston artist Bethany Ann Warner, who goes by the artistic moniker googly eyes. Warner is the first outside artist to be signed to Pretty Swede Records, the label founded by Tove Lo in 2022.

    St. Paul & The Broken Bones – Fall Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 3:16


    Today's Song of the Day is “Fall Moon” from St. Paul & The Broken Bones' self-titled album, available now on Oasis Pizza Records, marketed and distributed by Thirty Tigers.

    Spanish Love Songs - Heavenhead ft. Illuminati Hotties

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 3:33


    Today's Song of the Day is “Heavenhead ft. Illuminati Hotties” from Spanish Love Songs' EP A Brief Intermission in the Flattening of Time, out November 21.

    Melody's Echo Chamber - Eyes Closed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 2:57


    Today's Song of the Day is “Eyes Closed” from Melody's Echo Chamber's album Unclouded, out December 5.

    Flock of Dimes - Afraid

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 3:41


    Today's Song of the Day is “Afraid” from Flock of Dimes' album The Life You Save, out now.

    Boy Deluxe - WHIPLASH

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 3:32


    Today's Song of the Day is “WHIPLASH” by Boy Deluxe.

    Gatlin - Florida Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 3:37


    Today's Song of the Day is “Florida Man” from Gatlin's album The Eldest Daughter, out now.

    HAAi – Satellite (feat. Jon Hopkins, Obi Franky, ILĀ, & TRANS VOICES)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 4:25


    Today's Song of the Day is “Satellite (feat. Jon Hopkins, Obi Franky, ILĀ, & TRANS VOICES)” from HAAi's album HUMANiSE, out now.

    Lazerbeak - Chalk Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 5:25


    Today's Song of the Day is “Chalk Days” from Lazerbeak's EP Seeing Friends, out now.Lazerbeak will be performing at Icehouse on Saturday, November 1.

    Melissa Etheridge - Don't You Want A Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 3:38


    Today's Song of the Day is “Don't You Want A Woman” by Melissa Etheridge.

    Langhorne Slim - Rock N Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 3:10


    Today's Song of the Day is “Rock N Roll” from Langhorne Slim's album The Dreamin' Kind, out December 30.Langhorne Slim will be performing at The Fillmore on Sunday, December 14.

    Lala Lala - Does This Go Faster

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 3:07


    Today's Song of the Day is “Does This Go Faster” by Lala Lala.

    Courtney Barnett - Stay In Your Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 3:14


    Today's Song of the Day is “Stay In Your Lane” by Courtney Barnett.

    Madi Diaz - Fatal Optimist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 3:05


    Today's Song of the Day is “Fatal Optimist” from Madi Diaz's album Fatal Optimist, out now.Madi Diaz will be performing at 7th St. Entry on Monday, October 27.

    Plato III - Good Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 3:58


    Today's Song of the Day is “Good Problems” from Plato III's album GROWN, out now.

    Big Wild - Too Loud (ft. Phantogram)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 2:50


    Today's Song of the Day is “Too Loud (ft. Phantogram)” from Big Wild's album Wild Child, out now.

    The Mountain Goats - Cold at Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 3:30


    Today's Song of the Day is “Cold at Night” from The Mountain Goats' album Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan, out November 7.

    Portugal. The Man - Tanana

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 3:19


    Today's Song of the Day is “Tanana” from Portugal. The Man's album SHISH, out November 7.Portugal. The Man will be performing at First Avenue on Friday, November 21.

    Gully Boys - Big Boobs feat. ZORA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 3:05


    Today's Song of the Day is “Big Boobs feat. ZORA” from Gully Boys' album Gully Boys, out now.Gully Boys will be performing at Varsity Theater on Saturday, December 13.

    Cole Chaney - Let the Love Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 3:53


    Today's Song of the Day is “Let the Love Die” from Cole Chaney's album In the Shadow of the Mountain, out now.Cole Chaney will be performing at 7th St Entry on Tuesday, October 21.

    Samuel Wilbur - Once Again the World Let You Down (Ft. Meghan Kreidler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 4:15


    Today's Song of the Day is “Once Again the World Let You Down (Ft. Meghan Kreidler)” from Samuel Wilbur's album Ivory Tower, out October 31.Samuel Wilbur will be performing at the Parkway Theater on Thursday, October 30.

    The Barr Brothers - Run Right Into It

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 4:25


    Today's Song of the Day is “Run Right Into It” from The Barr Brothers' album Let It Hiss, out October 17.

    Rocket - Another Second Chance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 3:50


    Today's Song of the Day is “Another Second Chance” from Rocket's album R is for Rocket, out now.Rocket will be performing at 7th St Entry on Saturday, November 15.

    Cardinals - Masquerade

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 3:08


    Today's Song of the Day is “Masquerade” from Cardinals' album Masquerade, out February 13.

    UFOs (Braxe + Falcon & Phoenix) - UFO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 3:33


    Today's Song of the Day is “UFO” by UFOs, a collaborative project of Braxe + Falcon & Phoenix.

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    Tagua Tagua - Lado a Lado (feat. White Denim)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 3:08


    Today's Song of the Day is “Lado a Lado (feat. White Denim)” from Tagua Tagua's album RAIO, out now.

    Jay Som - Float (feat. Jim Adkins)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 3:25


    Today's Song of the Day is “Float (feat. Jim Adkins)” from Jay Som's album Float, out October 10.Jay Som will be performing at Fine Line on Sunday, December 14.

    Midlake - The Ghouls

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 3:58


    Today's Song of the Day is “The Ghouls” from Midlake's album A Bridge To Far, out November 7.

    Billie Marten - Crown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 2:21


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

    Josh Ritter - Honeydew (No Light)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 4:48


    Today's Song of the Day is “Honeydew (No Light)” from Josh Ritter's album I Believe in You, My Honeydew, out now.Josh Ritter will be performing at the Fitzgerald Theater on Saturday, November 8.

    AVTT PTTN - Eternal Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 3:35


    Today's Song of the Day is “Eternal Love” from AVTT PTTN, The Avett Brothers & Mike Patton's collaborative album AVTT PTTN, out November 14.

    The Jack Moves - Digital Whisper

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 3:33


    Today's Song of the Day is “Digital Whisper” from The Jack Moves' album Love Machine, out now.

    Daniel Avery - Greasy off the Racing Line (with Alison Mosshart)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 2:50


    Today's Song of the Day is “Greasy off the Racing Line (with Alison Mosshart)” from Daniel Avery's album Tremor, out October 31.

    Felsmann + Tiley - Open Fields (feat. The Kite String Tangle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 3:42


    Today's Song of the Day is “Open Fields (feat. The Kite String Tangle)” from Felsmann + Tiley's album Protomensch, out February 13.

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