Song of the Day
Minnesota Public RadioMusic 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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 99 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | |||
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Today’s Song of the Day is “Beautiful Beasts” by Koo Koo.
Koo Koo will be performing at First Avenue on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Today’s Song of the Day is “The South Atlantic (feat. This Is The Kit)” from Public Service Broadcasting’s album The Last Flight, out now.
Today’s Song of the Day is “Throw My Head Out The Window” from Niia’s album V, out now.
Today’s Song of the Day is “I Just Don't Want You (To Say Goodbye)” by The Womack Sisters.
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- Why so quiet?
I've been hoping they'd fix this by now but the songs are way too quiet.
Apple Podcasts2ChartRoomFly
United Statesa year 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 Podcasts1LulusezUnited 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.
Apple Podcasts5mwvermillionUnited States2 years ago - Sun Country Airlines
I will never fly Sun Country Airlines
Apple Podcasts1AlejandrobotUnited 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 Podcasts1Mr hostetterUnited States2 years ago
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Chart Rankings
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Apple Podcasts | #73 | United States/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #231 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #183 |  Canada/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #209 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #88 |  Germany/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #104 |  Italy/Music/Music Commentary |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of the Day
What is Song of the Day about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focused on discovering and sharing the best new, independent, and unreleased music, this podcast brings listeners a curated selection of noteworthy tracks every weekday. With a strong emphasis on music commentary, hosts provide insightful discussions that delve into the themes and stories behind featured songs, offering valuable context that enhances the listening experience. Notable discussions include personal anecdotes from artists, reflections on the evolving music industry, and an exploration of the socio-political implications of various tracks, making it a rich space for music enthusiasts looking to expand their musical repertoire.
Listeners can expect to gain deeper insights into both established and emerging artists, with episodes... more
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1. Esther Rose
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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