The Chart Show: St. Vincent's 'Masseduction' has worked! October 18, 2017 St. Vincent has charmed the Chart Show constituents with 'Los Ageless' and debuted at the eleventh spot on the chart this week. Voters also helped Feist grab her first Hall of Fame debut since 2011 with 'Any Party'. Read More ›
‘Empire’ pays tribute to Prince, with a little help from his friends…and family October 18, 2017 In a much-anticipated episode tonight, Fox’s hit hip-hop drama Empire paid tribute to Prince with a climactic performance of his classic Purple Rain opener “Let’s Go Crazy.” Directed by Prince collaborator Sanaa Hamri, the episode featured guests including Morris Hayes (New Power Generation), Hannah Welton (3RDEYEGIRL), Joshua Welton (co-producer of ART OFFICIAL AGE and Hit n Run Phase One), and Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson.… Read More ›
Music News: Gord Downie remembered by musicians, friends October 18, 2017 Today's top music news stories include Gord Downie and Tom Petty tributes, and a 'timely' charity auction. Read More ›
The Chart Show Ballot October 18, 2017 Vote every week for your top five tracks (and enter our weekly ticket giveaway while you're at it), then tune in Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. CT to see if your favorites make the Chart Show, hosted by Mark Wheat! Read More ›
Watch members of NPG and 3RDEYEGIRL in ‘Empire’ Prince episode teaser video October 18, 2017 Tonight’s episode of Empire is going to celebrate Prince, thanks to a special arrangement with the late legend’s estate that will allow the show to feature his song “Let’s Go Crazy.” In a just-released teaser video, 3RDEYEGIRL drummer Hannah Welton can be seen preparing to play the song along with her husband Joshua Welton (who co-produced… Read More ›
Rock and Roll Book Club: 'First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom' October 18, 2017 Chris Riemenschneider's new book is an informative, fair-minded history of one of America's musical landmarks. Read More ›
Listen to Live Current Volume 13 October 11, 2017 Each Fall, The Current collects some of the best live and in-studio performances of past year into one great album -- Live Current. This year, we release the thirteenth volume in the series. Read More ›
Event: United States of Americana 8th Anniversary celebration September 12, 2017 Celebrate eight years of Americana on the radio with the Cactus Blossoms and Kacy & Clayton at First Avenue on November 25! Read More ›
Giveaway: David Bowie - 'A New Career in a New Town (1977-1982)' on vinyl October 13, 2017 Enter to win an astounding new 13 LP David Bowie set. 'A New Career in a new Town (1977-1982)' celebrates the Berlin Trilogy, and you can win a copy from The Current. Read More ›
Iron & Wine perform in The Current's studio October 16, 2017 Iron & Wine released their sixth album of new material, Beast Epic, on August 25, 2017. Here's songwriter/lead vocalist Sam Beam and a full band playing "Call It Dreaming," "About A Bruise," and "Thomas County Law" in The Current's studio. Read More ›
#MicroShow: Josh Ritter showcases songs from 'Gathering' October 09, 2017 On Sept. 23, 2017, a select group of The Current's listeners were treated to a #MicroShow with Josh Ritter, who performed at the Clown Lounge within the Turf Club in St. Paul. Ritter performed a number of songs from his latest album, 'Gathering,' which was released just one day before this MicroShow was recorded. Read More ›
Hear three new songs from Anderson East September 29, 2017 Anderson East and his band are touring the country, road-testing some recent singles from a not-yet-announced album. Traveling up through the Twin Cities between gigs in Madison, Wis., and the Wisconsin Dells, Anderson East and his band spoke with Mac Wilson and played some of the songs they've been woodshedding. Read More ›
Actual Wolf performs in The Current's studio September 29, 2017 Following the release of Actual Wolf's 'Faded Days,' the lupine semi-local stopped by The Current to record a session with host Sean McPherson. Read More ›
Broken Social Scene share big songs and a positive message September 28, 2017 After releasing 'Hug of Thunder,' their first album in seven years, Broken Social Scene stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Mary Lucia. 'It felt like a very good time to come back with our unity vibe and with our friendship vibe,' says the band's Kevin Drew. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Rock & Roll October 18, 2017 This morning for Today in Music History, we highlighted Chuck Berry who was born today in 1926 and died this past March at the age of 90. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention "rock & roll" in the lyrics? Read More ›
Rock and Roll Book Club: 'First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom' October 18, 2017 Chris Riemenschneider's new book is an informative, fair-minded history of one of America's musical landmarks. 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 ›