Halloween weekend 2021: Live music and other things to do in Minneapolis and St. Paul October 19, 2021 The witchy season is nigh, so it’s time to pick your outfit for the many costumed events happening around the Twin Cities, practice your dance moves — and make sure you have proof of vaccination handy, as it’s required in many Twin Cities venues. Here are some exciting live music shows and dance parties happening… Read More ›
The Current's 17th Anniversary Parties September 28, 2021 Celebrate The Current's 17th anniversary! We missed you last year, so we're returning with two nights in the First Avenue Mainroom. Tickets go on sale to MPR members on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Read More ›
Rocktober 2021: Your chances to win tickets to 25 upcoming shows September 29, 2021 Enter for chances to see Sylvan Esso, Erykah Badu, Dr. Dog, Thundercat, Lucy Dacus, and many more. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Goal songs October 19, 2021 The Minnesota Wild's home opener is tonight. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what crowd-energizing goal songs do you want to hear? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Remembering Peter Tosh on his birthday October 19, 2021 Prince released 'Prince'; Bowie released 'Pin-Ups'; A-ha became the first Norwegian act to have a No. 1 U.S. single; Noel Gallagher played his first live gig with Oasis; Nirvana hit No. 1 with a live compilation album; Johnny Marr had an academic turn; and Peter Tosh was born, Today in Music History. Read More ›
Hippo Campus announce new Twin Cities arts initiative called Blossom, hosting kickoff concert October 18, 2021 The members of Twin Cities indie act Hippo Campus have formed a new arts and advocacy program called Blossom. The idea came from the band’s trumpet player, DeCarlo Jackson, who took time to reflect on the uncertain state of the local music scene during the downtime created by the COVID-19 pandemic. This time to think… Read More ›
Gully Boys report van stolen in Minneapolis, with all their gear inside October 18, 2021 The band are asking fans to "PLEASE KEEP YOUR EYE OUT for a 1996 silver ford ECOLINE with the inscription fontana along the side." Read More ›
Watch Kenan Thompson, Rami Malek, and Daniel Craig audition, on SNL, to play Prince October 18, 2021 On Saturday Night Live this weekend, host Rami Malek joined cast member Kenan Thompson and surprise guest Daniel Craig in a skit premised on the notion that Jordan Peele (Chris Redd) is making a Prince biopic. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Fall colors October 18, 2021 The fall colors are really starting to show on the trees around the Twin Cities. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention the fall colors do you want to hear? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Remembering George Young October 18, 2021 Shaggy was born, The Beach Boys' song 'Good Vibrations' entered the singles charts; the Supremes had the No. 1 album; Bob Dylan returned to Duluth for a gig after a near-30-year absence; and Pearl Jam played their very first gig 28 years ago, Today in Music History. Read More ›
Catching up with Lizzo on "Rumors," and returning to the stage October 01, 2021 Fresh off the release of her collaboration with Cardi B on "Rumors," we catch up with the Grammy-winning artist Lizzo about her first performance in two years, and how many songs she's written during quarantine. (Answer: HUNDREDS.) Read More ›
"Keep your mind open," advises The Record Company's Chris Vos September 30, 2021 Ahead of their new record, 'Play Loud,' The Record Company join Mary Lucia for a virtual session to talk about the importance of staying open minded in artistic collaborations, and how the band's writing process changed in a virtual setting. Read More ›
Nashville's Adia Victoria plays songs from 'A Southern Gothic' September 16, 2021 Adia Victoria joins us for a virtual session to play songs from her upcoming record, 'A Southern Gothic'. Victoria catches up with Jill Riley about her journey to Nashville, putting together the new record, and the community she built over quarantine. Read More ›
Michigander perform a seven-song #MicroShow set at Icehouse August 18, 2021 "It's good to be playing music again," said Jason Singer of Detroit's Michigander, who took the stage at Icehouse in Minneapolis with a seven-song #MicroShow set from across their discography, including tracks from their latest release, 'Everything Will Be OK Eventually'. Read More ›
Ya Tseen discuss collaborating in a spaceship, and not getting precious about it August 05, 2021 Ya Tseen, the newest project from the multi-disciplinary Indigenous artist Nicholas Galanin, joins The Current to play songs from their debut record Indian Yard. Galanin and his longtime collaborator OCnotes discuss the making of the record, their spaceship recording studio in Sitka, Alaska, and the importance of not getting precious about your work in collaborations. Read More ›
#Current15: The Best of The Current in a new stream January 06, 2020 We're celebrating the 15 years The Current has been on the air, so we took your favorite songs from the past decade and a half and made them into a brand new stream. Read More ›
Download The Current app January 29, 2018 Download The Current's app to hear a crisp, high-fidelity stream of our station (and our additional streams) wherever you go! Read More ›
Listen to The Current via Smart Speakers July 23, 2018 Listen to The Current on Google Home and Amazon's Echo devices. Similarly, you can use your smart speaker to listen to Purple Current, Radio Heartland and Rock the Cradle Radio. Read More ›
Prince: The Story of 1999 bonus feature: Dr. Fink, 'When Prince sang live, he was just impeccable' January 03, 2020 Matt Fink - aka Dr. Fink - was one of Prince's first keyboard players and is a member of the Revolution. In conversation with Andrea Swensson, Dr. Fink reflects on performing, recording and touring with Prince. 'He was always transforming himself into something different with every record,' Fink says. 'There was always something new and original and exploratory.' Read More ›
Nashville's Adia Victoria plays songs from 'A Southern Gothic' September 16, 2021 Adia Victoria joins us for a virtual session to play songs from her upcoming record, 'A Southern Gothic'. Victoria catches up with Jill Riley about her journey to Nashville, putting together the new record, and the community she built over quarantine. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Greatest Songs of All Time September 16, 2021 For the first time in 17 years, Rolling Stone has updated their rankings of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, tell us what you think of their rankings! Who you think should've made the top 20? Read More ›
Coffee Break Suggestions and Archive November 08, 2016 Got an idea for a Coffee Break? Want to see what we did a while back? Read More ›