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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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    The Haunted Youth - wake up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 4:44


    Today's Song of the Day is “wake up” from The Haunted Youth's album Boys Cry Too, out May 8.

    KÁRYYN - END TO KNOWING YOU

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 4:10


    Today's Song of the Day is “END TO KNOWING YOU” from KÁRYYN's album PHYSICS UNIVERSAL LOVE LANGUAGE (PULL), out May 29.

    Houndmouth - Tiger Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 3:52


    Today's Song of the Day is “Tiger Blood” from Houndmouth's album Lordy, out July 10.

    Brother Ali - Another Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 4:25


    Today's Song of the Day is “Another Country” by Brother Ali.

    Gelli Haha - Klouds Will Carry Me To Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 3:44


    Today's Song of the Day is “Klouds Will Carry Me To Sleep” by Gelli Haha.

    Bellaire - Lot More Love (feat. Cerrone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 3:11


    Today's Song of the Day is “Lot More Love (feat. Cerrone)” from Bellaire's album Born Funky, out now.

    Thundercat - ThunderWave (feat. WILLOW)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 3:14


    Today's Song of the Day is “ThunderWave (feat. WILLOW)” from Thundercat's album Distracted, out now.

    Bedouine - Long Way To Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 3:32


    Today's Song of the Day is “Long Way To Fall” from Bedouine's album Neon Summer Skin, out June 5.

    corto.alto - WHODIS (feat. Mick Jenkins)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 2:13


    Today's Song of the Day is “WHODIS (feat. Mick Jenkins)” by corto.alto.corto.alto will be performing at Berlin on Wednesday, July 8.

    Buzzy Lee - Like That

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 4:24


    Today's Song of the Day is “Like That” from Buzzy Lee's album Shoulder to Shoulder, out now.Buzzy Lee is the musical alias of singer-songwriter and actress Sasha Spielberg.

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    Alexis Taylor - Out Of Phase (feat. Lola Kirke)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 4:45


    Today's Song of the Day is “Out Of Phase (feat. Lola Kirke)” from Alexis Taylor's album Paris In The Spring, out now.

    Bleachers - the van

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 2:58


    Today's Song of the Day is “the van” from Bleachers' album everyone for ten minutes, out May 22.Bleachers will be performing at The Armory on Saturday, September 26.

    Magi Merlin - SpiceKick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 2:29


    Today's Song of the Day is “SpiceKick” from Magi Merlin's album POWER HOUSE, out July 10.

    Swapmeet - I Know!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 3:34


    Today's Song of the Day is “I Know!” from Australian band Swapmeet.

    Angine De Poitrine - Fabienk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 6:31


    Today's Song of the Day is “Fabienk” from Angine De Poitrine's album Vol.II, out now.

    The Orielles - Three Halves

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 4:22


    Today's Song of the Day is “Three Halves” from The Orielles' album Only You Left, out now.

    MUNA - Dancing On The Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 3:44


    Today's Song of the Day is “Dancing On The Wall” from MUNA's album Dancing On The Wall, out May 8.

    John-Robert - Did It Just Because

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 2:33


    Today's Song of the Day is “Did It Just Because” from John-Robert's upcoming EP Where Do You Wanna Go?, out April 17.

    Lambrini Girls - Cult of Celebrity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 2:13


    Today's Song of the Day is “Cult of Celebrity” by British punk band Lambrini Girls.

    Elder Island - Pink Lemon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 3:15


    Today's Song of the Day is “Pink Lemon” from Elder Island's album Hello Baby Okay, out May 8.

    Everlast - Stones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 3:21


    Today's Song of the Day is “Stones” from Everlast's upcoming album Embers to Ashes, his first album in nearly a decade, set to be released in 2026.

    Son Little - Whip The Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 4:23


    Today's Song of the Day is “Whip The Wind” from Son Little's album Cityfolk, out now.Son Little will be performing at Turf Club on Friday, June 12.

    Mamas Gun - Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 3:40


    Today's Song of the Day is “Joy” from Mamas Gun's album DIG!, out April 10.

    Kelsey Lu - Running To Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 4:06


    Today's Song of the Day is “Running To Pain” from Kelsey Lu's album So Help Me God, out June 12.

    Pond - Terrestrials

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 3:59


    Today's Song of the Day is “Terrestrials” by Australian psychedelic rock band Pond.

    Arlo Parks - Get Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 3:22


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

    Flore Laurentienne - Régate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 4:44


    Today's Song of the Day is “Régate” from Flore Laurentienne's album Volume III, out April 10.

    Leslie Vincent - Girls at My School

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 3:51


    Today's Song of the Day is “Girls at My School” from Leslie Vincent's album Little Black Book, out April 17.Leslie Vincent will be performing at Icehouse on Thursday, March 26.

    The Gated Community - Hope to Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 3:59


    Today's Song of the Day is “Hope to Hell” by The Gated Community.The Gated Community will be performing at Aster Cafe on Thursday, March 26.

    Yuuf - Night Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 3:13


    Today's Song of the Day is “Night Air” from Yuuf's EP Mt. Sava, out now.Yuuf will be performing at 7th St. Entry on Thursday, March 26.

    Ed O'Brien - Blue Morpho

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 6:18


    Today's Song of the Day is “Blue Morpho” from Ed O'Brien's album Blue Morpho, out now.

    spill tab - Suckerrr

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 2:39


    Today's Song of the Day is “Suckerrr” from spill tab's album AngieAngieAngie, out now.

    Lazerbeak - What A Ripper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 4:28


    Today's Song of the Day is “What A Ripper” from Lazerbeak's EP For Storms, out now.Lazerbeak will be performing at The Cedar Cultural Center on Friday, March 20.

    Jay Buchanan - True Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 4:26


    Today's Song of the Day is “True Black” from Jay Buchanan's album Weapons of Beauty, out now.

    Fantastic Cat - Donnie Takes The Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 4:02


    Today's Song of the Day is “Donnie Takes The Bus” from Fantastic Cat's album Cat Out of Hell, out April 10.

    Jane Remover - So What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 4:06


    Today's Song of the Day is “So What?” from Jane Remover's album ♡, out now.

    Ryan Bingham - Ballad of The Texas Gentlemen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 3:29


    Today's Song of the Day is “Ballad of The Texas Gentlemen” from Ryan Bingham's album They Call Us The Lucky Ones, out May 15.

    Peaches - Be Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 3:28


    Today's Song of the Day is “Be Love” from Peaches' album No Lube So Rude, out now.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 4:03


    Today's Song of the Day is “Rendezvous With a Star” from Rich Mattson and the Northstars' album Wake Up Songs, out now.Rich Mattson and the Northstars will be performing at Bent Paddle Brewing Co. on Saturday, March 21.

    Telehealth - Cool Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 1:57


    Today's Song of the Day is “Cool Job” from Telehealth's album Green World Image, out May 15.

    Iron & Wine - In Your Ocean

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 3:22


    Today's Song of the Day is “In Your Ocean” from Iron & Wine's album Hen's Teeth, out now.Iron & Wine will be performing at Fitzgerald Theater on Friday, May 1.

    Anna Calvi - God's Lonely Man (feat. Iggy Pop)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 2:43


    Today's Song of the Day is “God's Lonely Man (feat. Iggy Pop)” from Anna Calvi's album Is This All There Is?, out March 20.

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