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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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    • Aug 6, 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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    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.

    Gordi - Head Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 3:07


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

    Maygen & The Birdwatcher - Elizabeth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 3:55


    Today's Song of the Day is “Elizabeth” by Maygen & The Birdwatcher.Maygen & The Birdwatcher will be performing at the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival on Friday, July 18.

    The Bones of J.R. Jones - Car Crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 3:25


    Today's Song of the Day is “Car Crash” from The Bones of J.R. Jones' album Radio Waves, out now.

    JR JR - Back to the Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 3:38


    Today's Song of the Day is “Back to the Land” from JR JR's album Back to the Land, out now.

    Iron & Wine - Robin's Egg (feat. I'm With Her)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 3:04


    Today's Song of the Day is “Robin's Egg (feat. I'm With Her)” by Iron & Wine.

    Robert Randolph - Big Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 5:00


    Today's Song of the Day is “Big Women” from Robert Randolph's album Preacher Kids, out now.

    Kurt Vile & Luke Roberts - classic love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 4:13


    Today's Song of the Day is “classic love” from Kurt Vile & Luke Roberts' EP Classic Love, out July 25.

    Cardinals - Big Empty Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 2:48


    Today's Song of the Day is “Big Empty Heart” by Cardinals.

    NoSo - Sugar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 4:02


    Today's Song of the Day is “Sugar” from NoSo's album When Are You Leaving?, out October 10.NoSo will be performing at 7th St. Entry on Saturday, November 1.

    Runnner - Get Real Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 3:56


    Today's Song of the Day is “Get Real Sleep” from Runnner's album A Welcome Kind of Weakness, out August 29.Runnner will be performing at 7th St. Entry on Monday, October 6.

    Cass McCombs - Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 4:25


    Today's Song of the Day is “Peace” from Cass McCombs' album Interior Live Oak, out August 15.

    Disiniblud (Rachika Nayar & Nina Keith) - Disiniblud

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 3:52


    Today's Song of the Day is “Disiniblud” from Rachika Nayar & Nina Keith's collaborative project and album Disiniblud, out July 18.

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    WITCH - Kamusale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 3:51


    Today's Song of the Day is “Kamusale” from WITCH's album SOGOLO, out now.

    Superchunk - Is It Making You Feel Something

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 3:49


    Today's Song of the Day is “Is It Making You Feel Something” from Superchunk's album Songs in the Key of Yikes, out August 22.

    Mac DeMarco - Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 2:11


    Today's Song of the Day is “Home” from Mac DeMarco's album Guitar, out August 22.Mac DeMarco will be performing at First Avenue on Wednesday, May 6.

    Theo Croker - we still wanna dance (feat D'LEAU)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 3:46


    Today's Song of the Day is “we still wanna dance (feat D'LEAU)” from Theo Croker's album Dream Manifest, out now.

    Buscabulla - Miraverahí

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 3:15


    Today's Song of the Day is “Miraverahí” from Buscabulla's album Se Amaba Así, out now.

    Patty Griffin - Back at the Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 4:08


    Today's Song of the Day is “Back at the Start” from Patty Griffin's album Crown of Roses, out July 25.

    Wild Horses - Sioux Falls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 4:23


    Today's Song of the Day is “Sioux Falls” by Wild Horses.Wild Horses will be performing at Surly Brewing Co. on Saturday, August 23.

    Lauren Juzang - Why'd you ask?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 3:44


    Today's Song of the Day is “Why'd you ask?” from Lauren Juzang's album EITHER WAY ??!?, out now.

    Madison McFerrin - I Don't

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 2:54


    Today's Song of the Day is “I Don't” from Madison McFerrin's album SCORPIO, out June 24.

    King Isis - LATELY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 1:57


    Today's Song of the Day is “LATELY” from King Isis' EP SIRENITY, out now.

    Yumi Zouma - Blister

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 2:59


    Today's Song of the Day is “Blister” by Yumi Zouma.

    Demise of Love - Like I Loved You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 3:38


    Today's Song of the Day is “Like I Loved You” from Demise Of Love's EP Demise Of Love, out now.

    Boy Deluxe - FEEDBACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 3:03


    Today's Song of the Day is “FEEDBACK” from Boy Deluxe's EP FROM BLACK SHEEP TO ICON, out now.

    Gelli Haha - Funny Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 3:21


    Today's Song of the Day is “Funny Music” from Gelli Haha's album Switcheroo, out June 27.

    Greg Freeman - Curtain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 6:39


    Today's Song of the Day is “Curtain” from Greg Freeman's album Burnover, out August 22.

    White Denim - Econolining

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 2:26


    Today's Song of the Day is “Econolining” from White Denim's album 12, out now.White Denim will be performing at the Turf Club on Friday, July 25.

    Panda Bear - Virginia Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 4:27


    Today's Song of the Day is “Virginia Tech,” a B-side from Panda Bear's album Sinister Grift, out now.

    Cate Le Bon - Heaven Is No Feeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 3:48


    Today's Song of the Day is “Heaven Is No Feeling” from Cate Le Bon's album Michelangelo Dying, out September 26.Cate Le Bon will be performing at Fine Line on Saturday, January 24.

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