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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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    • Jun 12, 2026 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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    American Football - Wake Her Up ft. Wisp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 5:20


    Today's Song of the Day is “Wake Her Up ft. Wisp” from American Football's album LP4, out now.American Football will be performing at First Avenue on Sunday, August 16.

    Megasound - Supersize

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 3:27


    Today's Song of the Day is “Supersize” by Megasound, a new collaboration between Bad Bad Hats and Party Nails.From Bad Bad Hats:Megasound is the combined musical power of ourselves and our friend Elana Carroll, aka Party Nails. Many years ago we were discussing our shared love of early 2000s rock music and the Josie and the Pussycats live action movie (and accompanying soundtrack, obviously) and a sparkling vision of a new band began to materialize. Nostalgia! Fun! Rock and roll! Today we unveil the results of our wild dreaming for all the world to see! MegasoundThe first single is called “Supersize” and some of you may recognize it if you subscribe to the Bad Bad Hats' Song Club. We aimed to mimic the Brit Rock sounds of our youth in a song about indulging in joyous excess and not letting life pass you by. We upped the throwback ante by filming an Apple ad-inspired music video at the Museum of Illusions here in the Twin Cities with the help of our frequent collaborator Dan Stewart.Megasound will be released on Aug. 7 on Don Giovanni Records.

    New Constellations - Hot Blooded

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 4:47


    Today's Song of the Day is “Hot Blooded” from New Constellations' album It Comes in Waves, out now.

    GoldFord - Only You Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 3:28


    Today's Song of the Day is “Only You Do” the new single from GoldFord.

    Paisley Fields - Straight Panic Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 2:11


    Today's Song of the Day is “Straight Panic Defense” from Paisley Fields' album Are U Mad At Me, out now.

    Low Cut Connie - Can't Be Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 2:35


    Today's Song of the Day is “Can't Be Wrong” from Low Cut Connie's album Livin in the USA, out July 3.Low Cut Connie will be performing at First Avenue on Thursday, June 12.

    Laura Veirs - Flying Into Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 2:57


    Today's Song of the Day is “Flying Into Darkness” from Laura Veirs' album Temple Songs, out August 14.

    Thee Sacred Souls - Any Old Fool

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 3:04


    Today's Song of the Day is “Any Old Fool” by Thee Sacred Souls.

    Chinese American Bear - Turn Up The Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 2:41


    Today's Song of the Day is “Turn Up The Radio” from Chinese American Bear's album Dim Sum & Then Some, out now.Chinese American Bear will be performing at Cloudland Theater on Friday, June 26.

    Gurriers - Nobody's Coming To Save You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 3:42


    Today's Song of the Day is “Nobody's Coming To Save You” from Gurriers' album Nobody's Coming To Save You, out September 21.

    Mia Doi Todd - A Song to Make You Smile

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 4:38


    Today's Song of the Day is “A Song to Make You Smile” from Mia Doi Todd's album Human Experience, out now.

    Helado Tropical - Tocando

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 2:28


    Today's Song of the Day is “Tocando” from Helado Negro and Reyna Tropical's collaboration and album Helado Tropical, out July 17.

    Pond - Through The Heather

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 3:22


    Today's Song of the Day is “Through The Heather” from Pond's album Terrestrials, out June 19.Pond will be performing at Fine Line on Saturday, August 29.

    Sook-Yin Lee - Mending Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 4:30


    Today's Song of the Day is “Mending Wall” from Sook-Yin Lee's album 72RHR, out May 29.

    Caroline Rose - Yip Yip Yow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 2:46


    Today's Song of the Day is “Yip Yip Yow” by Caroline Rose.Caroline Rose will be performing at a Pop-Up Show TBA on Saturday, July 25.

    Aaron Lee Tasjan - Lost & Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 2:54


    Today's Song of the Day is “Lost & Alone” from Aaron Lee Tasjan's album Get Over It, Underdog, out May 29.

    The Milk Carton Kids - Blinded and Smiling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 3:01


    Today's Song of the Day is “Blinded and Smiling” from The Milk Carton Kids' album Lost Cause Lover Fool, out now.

    Lykke Li - Lucky Again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 3:01


    Today's Song of the Day is “Lucky Again” from Lykke Li's album The Afterparty, out now.

    Michigander - Freaking Out

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 3:03


    Today's Song of the Day is “Freaking Out” from Michigander's album Over Before You Know It, out July 31.Michigander will be performing at Fine Line on Saturday, November 21.

    the Mountain Goats - Charlie Sheen Reaches Out to the Feds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 3:12


    Today's Song of the Day is “Charlie Sheen Reaches Out to the Feds” from the Mountain Goats' album Days, out August 7.

    Silvana Estrada & pablopablo - Antes De Ti

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 2:56


    Today's Song of the Day is “Antes De Ti” by Silvana Estrada & pablopablo.

    sundayclub - Camera Shy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 3:17


    Today's Song of the Day is “Camera Shy” from sundayclub's album SUNDAYCLUB, out July 10.

    Rostam - Back of a Truck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 4:00


    Today's Song of the Day is “Back of a Truck” from Rostam's album American Stories, out May 15.Rostam will be performing at Fine Line on Saturday, June 13.

    King Tuff - Invisible Ink

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 2:38


    Today's Song of the Day is “Invisible Ink” from King Tuff's album MOO, out now.King Tuff will be performing at Turf Club on Tuesday, May 12.

    IAN SWEET - Criminal Kissing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 3:52


    Today's Song of the Day is “Criminal Kissing” from IAN SWEET's album Shiverstruck, out July 24.IAN SWEET will be performing at 7th St. Entry on Friday, October 23.

    Joshua Ray Walker - Shoot Me Straight

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 2:56


    Today's Song of the Day is “Shoot Me Straight” from Joshua Ray Walker's album Ain't Dead Yet, out May 29.Joshua Ray Walker will be performing at Turf Club on Friday, May 29.

    Conscious Pilot - Face Down

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 2:52


    Today's Song of the Day is “Face Down” from Conscious Pilot's album Human Poultry, out May 8.

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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.

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    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.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 3:11


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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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