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89 Days of Spring 2023: Things to do in Minneapolis, St. Paul and greater Minnesota
The days are finally getting longer, and meteorological spring is here! As temperatures rise, Minnesota emerges from hibernation. The Current is ready with weekly updates to get active and enjoy this season — around the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.
The 2023 Oscars' best original song nominees, cruelly ranked
This year's crop may not have a James Bond theme or a ubiquitous Disney banger, but it's got range — thanks in part to a viral dance number from “RRR.”
The meditative, ambient calm of Kelela's 'Raven'
If the singer was taking herself apart before, she is now presenting a unified and independent version of herself, all while actively maintaining a sense of distance from the audience.
Minneapolis musician Obi Original blends his influences into something new
Using his lived experience as inspiration, Obi Original pays homage to his influences while carving a new path for himself and Ozone Creations.  
How 'Collapsing Stars' aligned to create understated, yet captivating, music
Not quite Americana and not quite folk, Collapsing Stars are anchored by Nelson’s guitar and Strycharske’s cello, which seem to sonically support one another without competing. Just as Strycharske’s expansive, gorgeous, and often cinematic playing is about to knock you over, Nelson introduces a melody, warming the cello’s raw power.