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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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    • May 9, 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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    Adrian Younge - O Som do Amor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 3:24


    Today's Song of the Day is “O Som do Amor” from Adrian Younge's album Adrian Younge Presents: Something About April III, out now.

    Mobley - Yesterday's Another Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 3:06


    Today's Song of the Day is “Yesterday's Another Day” from Mobley's album We Do Not Fear Ruins, out now.

    Stereolab - Aerial Troubles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 3:05


    Today's Song of the Day is “Aerial Troubles” from Stereolab's album Instant Holograms On Metal Film, out May 23.Stereolab will be performing at First Avenue on Saturday, October 11.

    Ora the Molecule - Intergalactic Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 3:48


    Today's Song of the Day is “Intergalactic Dance” from Ora the Molecule's album Dance Therapy, out now.

    Silas Short - LUSHLAND

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 3:55


    Today's Song of the Day is “LUSHLAND” from Silas Short's album LUSHLAND, out now.

    Panchiko - Ginkgo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 2:37


    Today's Song of the Day is “Ginkgo” from Panchiko's album Ginkgo, out now.Panchiko will be performing at First Avenue on Saturday, June 7.

    Michi - Walking Away

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 2:58


    Today's Song of the Day is “Walking Away” from Michi's album Dirty Talk, out now.

    Esther Rose - New Bad

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 3:44


    Today's Song of the Day is “New Bad” from Esther Rose's album Want, out May 2.

    Blondshell - 23's A Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 4:13


    Today's Song of the Day is “23's A Baby” from Blondshell's album If You Asked For A Picture, out May 2.Blondshell will be performing at Fine Line on Wednesday, June 11.

    Craig Finn - People Of Substance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 2:59


    Today's Song of the Day is “People Of Substance” from Craig Finn's album Always Been, out now.

    Ebba Åsman - Did I Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 3:35


    Today's Song of the Day is “Did I Go” from Ebba Åsman's album When You Know, out now.

    49th & Main - Distractions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 3:15


    Today's Song of the Day is “Distractions” from 49th & Main's debut album Happy Tears, out June 13.

    OK Go - Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 3:50


    Today's Song of the Day is “Love” from OK Go's album And the Adjacent Possible, out now.

    SNACKTIME - SUNSHINE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 2:50


    Today's Song of the Day is “SUNSHINE” from SNACKTIME, out now.

    Billie Marten - Feeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 3:21


    Today's Song of the Day is “Feeling” from Billie Marten's album Dog Eared, out July 18.Billie Marten will be performing at First Avenue on Wednesday, May 21.

    Foxwarren - Listen2me

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 2:40


    Today's Song of the Day is “Listen2me” from Foxwarren's album 2, out May 30.

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    Ana Tijoux - Retome La Pluma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 3:43


    Today's Song of the Day is “Retome La Pluma” from Ana Tijoux's EP Serpiente de madera, out now.Ana Tijoux will be performing at The Cedar Cultural Center on Monday, April 21.

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    Wet Leg - catch these fists

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 3:08


    Today's Song of the Day is “catch these fists” from Wet Leg's album moisturizer, out July 11.

    The New Eves - Highway Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 3:42


    Today's Song of the Day is “Highway Man” from The New Eves.

    S.G. Goodman - Fire Sign

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 2:58


    Today's Song of the Day is “Fire Sign” from S.G. Goodman's album Planting by the Signs, out June 20.S.G. Goodman will be performing at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth on Saturday, July 5.

    Born Ruffians - Mean Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 4:57


    Today's Song of the Day is “Mean Time” from Born Ruffians' album Beauty's Pride, out June 6.

    Durry - This Movie Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 3:11


    Today's Song of the Day is “This Movie Sucks” from Durry's album This Movie Sucks, out June 27.Durry will be performing at First Avenue on Friday, September 12.

    Tigers In Cairo - Wavy Eyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 3:04


    Today's Song of the Day is “Wavy Eyes” by Tigers In Cairo, out now.

    DUCKWRTH - Toxic Romantic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 2:56


    Today's Song of the Day is “Toxic Romantic” from DUCKWRTH's album All American F**k Boy, out now.

    Marie Davidson - Demolition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 5:06


    Today's Song of the Day is “Demolition” from Marie Davidson's album City Of Clowns, out now.

    Rita Donte - Paseo de las misiones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 4:51


    Today's Song of the Day is “Paseo de las misiones” from Rita Donte's album Ritual, out now.

    Billy Nomates - The Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 3:50


    Today's Song of the Day is “The Test” from Billy Nomates' album Metalhorse, out May 16.

    Palmyra - Arizona

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 3:42


    Today's Song of the Day is “Arizona” from Palmyra's album Restless, out now.

    jasmine.4.t ft. Phoebe Bridgers - Guy Fawkes Tesco Dissociation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 4:31


    Today's Song of the Day is “Guy Fawkes Tesco Dissociation feat. Phoebe Bridgers” from jasmine.4.t's album You Are The Morning, out now.jasmine.4.t will be performing at Palace Theatre on Monday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 6.

    Caamp - Let Things Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 3:00


    Today's Song of the Day is “Let Things Go” from Caamp's album Somewhere, out now.Caamp will be performing at Surly Brewing on Sunday, June 8.

    Shura - Richardson feat. Cassandra Jenkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 3:44


    Today's Song of the Day is “Richardson feat. Cassandra Jenkins” from Shura's album I Got Too Sad For My Friends, out May 30.

    Serebii - Dime

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 2:05


    Today's Song of the Day is “Dime” from Serebii's album Dime, out March 28.

    TOKiMONSTA - Sci Fi (feat. Mez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 2:57


    Today's Song of the Day is “Sci Fi (feat. Mez)” from TOKiMONSTA's album Eternal Reverie, out now.

    Michael Franti & Spearhead - Break Up With Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 3:03


    Today's Song of the Day is “Break Up With Everything” from Michael Franti & Spearhead's album Welcome To The Family, out March 28.

    Broncho - Think I Pass

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 3:12


    Today's Song of the Day is “Think I Pass” from Broncho's album Natural Pleasure, out April 25.Broncho will be performing at 7th St Entry on Thursday, August 7.

    Allen Stone - Sweet Little Rainbows

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 3:43


    Today's Song of the Day is “Sweet Little Rainbows” from Allen Stone's album Mystery, out now.

    Pachyman - Hard to Part

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 3:07


    Today's Song of the Day is “Hard to Part” from Pachyman's album Another Place, out May 23.

    Amy Millan - Wire Walks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 4:22


    Today's Song of the Day is “Wire Walks” from Amy Millan's album I Went To Find You, out May 30.

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    Maia Friedman - New Flowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 2:52


    Today's Song of the Day is “New Flowers” from Maia Friedman's album Goodbye Long Winter Shadow, out May 9.Maia Friedman will be performing at the Cedar Cultural Center on Friday, April 4.

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    Youth Lagoon - Gumshoe (Dracula From Arkansas)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 4:06


    Today's Song of the Day is “Gumshoe (Dracula From Arkansas)” from Youth Lagoon's Rarely Do I Dream, out now.Youth Lagoon will be performing at Turf Club on Saturday, May 10.Song of the Day is supported by UCare.

    The Scarlet Goodbye - To Feel The Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 3:09


    Today's Song of the Day is “To Feel The Sun” from The Scarlet Goodbye's album El Camino Adiós, out now.The Scarlet Goodbye will be performing at Aster House for El Camino Adios Album Release Show on Friday, March 14.

    Miynt - Blu-ray Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 3:56


    Today's Song of the Day is “Blu-ray Land” from Miynt's album Rain Money Dogs, out May 30.Song of the Day is supported by UCare.

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