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Song of the Day

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Songwriting
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Puma Blue
Tapestry
Where I Belong
Irma Thomas
Matt Pond PA
The Ballad Of the Natural Lines
Sunflower Bean
Dwight Yoakam
Sun Country Airlines
Brother Ali
Panda Bear
Deep Sea Diver
Pink Lemonade
Independent Music

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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Today’s Song of the Day is “Cold at Night” from The Mountain Goats’ album Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan, out November 7.

Today’s Song of the Day is “Tanana” from Portugal. The Man’s album SHISH, out November 7.

Portugal. The Man will be performing at First Avenue on Friday, November 21.

Today’s Song of the Day is “Big Boobs feat. ZORA” from Gully Boys’ album Gully Boys, out now.

Gully Boys will be performing at Varsity Theater on Saturday, December 13.

Today’s Song of the Day is “Let the Love Die” from Cole Chaney’s album In the Shadow of the Mountain, out now.

Cole Chaney will be performing at 7th St Entry on Tuesday, October 21.

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Esther Rose
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Phoebe Bridgers
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Sunflower Bean
An indie rock band known for their eclectic sound and dynamic performances.
Episode: Sunflower Bean - Champagne Taste
Puma Blue
Musician known for his unique blend of R&B and alternative sounds.
Independent Artist
Episode: Puma Blue - tapestry
Sharon Van Etten
Singer-songwriter known for her introspective lyrics and unique sound
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Episode: Sharon Van Etten - Trouble
Leif Vollebekk
Canadian singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of folk and rock music.
Independent Musician
Episode: Leif Vollebekk - Rock and Roll
Katrina Ford
Independent artist with a focus on songwriting and personal narratives
Episode: Katrina Ford - Cry Wolf
Art d'Ecco
Canadian singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of genres and introspective lyrics.
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Episode: Art d'Ecco - True Believer
Christian Lee Hutson
Musician and songwriter known for his introspective lyrics and acoustic sound
Episode: Christian Lee Hutson - Carousel Horses

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The Current Team
Curators of the best new independent music, focusing on song selection and artist stories.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 687 ratings
  • Why so quiet?

    I've been hoping they'd fix this by now but the songs are way too quiet.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ChartRoomFly
    United States10 months ago
  • Everybody needs to get paid, but..

    I do understand the ad intro to the songs, but I will say that the benefit to hearing the song without the ad, could be a sale of the song or entire album. I find I am happier if I can listen to a playlist of songs and then buy songs from bands, musicians, singers I like, and I buy them on ITunes. The artists benefit more from me getting to hear a song without the ad, as with the ad I tend not to listen to the song, or the ad. I do buy music, I do buy most of it from ITunes. I have already unsub... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lulusez
    United Statesa year ago
  • Producing a podcast isn’t free

    I don’t know why people don’t understand if something doesn’t cost them anything then someone else is paying for it. I don’t like the ads, but I don’t want to pay a subscription fee either.

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    5
    mwvermillion
    United States2 years ago
  • Sun Country Airlines

    I will never fly Sun Country Airlines

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Alejandrobot
    United States2 years ago
  • They're back!!!!

    Sometimes there are great songs. The ads before the song are tacky garbage. If this persists then it's useless.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mr hostetter
    United States2 years ago

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A dedicated exploration of new and independent music, featuring daily selections of unreleased tracks, this show seeks to introduce listeners to undiscovered artists and sounds. Each episode delves into a specific song, offering insights into the artist's background, the inspiration behind the music, and providing a larger context of the current music landscape. The show highlights the significance of supporting independent artists and showcases a diverse array of genres and styles, making it an engaging resource for music enthusiasts who enjoy discovering new talent and unique sounds.

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Song of the Day launched 19 years ago and published 99 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Phoebe Bridgers
3. Sunflower Bean
4. Puma Blue
5. Sharon Van Etten
6. Leif Vollebekk
7. Katrina Ford
8. Art d'Ecco

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