Listen to Looch: binge-worthy music May 22, 2018 With Memorial Day approaching, we've got Block-Rockin' Weekend coming up, which is like The Current's version of binge-watching. So this week, Mary Lucia asks: What music do you consider binge worthy? Let us know. Read More ›
Album of the Week: Arctic Monkeys, 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino' May 22, 2018 Arctic Monkeys are back with their sixth studio album, 'Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino' out now on Domino Records. Read More ›
893 Essential Songs May 21, 2018 Thank you for listening to the 893 Essential Songs countdown with us, and more importantly, for your ongoing support of The Current. Read More ›
Mipso perform in the Radio Heartland studio May 22, 2018 Mipso's new album, 'Edges Run,' was recorded in Eugene, Ore., far from the band's home in North Carolina. The location, as well as working with producer Todd Sickafoose, lent a different vibe to the new album. Mipso stopped in the Radio Heartland studio to talk about the making of 'Edges Run' and to play some songs from the record. Read More ›
Listen: Purple Current April 06, 2018 Purple Current is a stream of music exploring Prince's musical legacy. Read More ›
Rock the Garden tickets on sale! April 09, 2018 Get tickets to see Feist, Kamasi Washington, P.O.S, Chastity Brown, Shame, Low Cut Connie, Nikki Lane and headliner Father John Misty on June 16, 2018. Read More ›
En Vogue, Har Mar Superstar lead lineup of free shows at the Minnesota State Fair May 22, 2018 The Minnesota State Fair sometimes likes to call itself the state’s biggest music festival — which is hard to argue, given the mix of big-name Grandstand headliners and seemingly infinite variety of live performances at free (with Fair admission) stages across the grounds. The Fair has just announced this year’s free music lineup, and indeed,… Read More ›
Music News: Scott Hutchison mural; Kelly Clarkson's 'moment of action'; Skynyrd's historical marker May 22, 2018 A new mural in Glasgow commemorates the late Scott Hutchison; Kelly Clarkson asks for a 'moment of action' at the Billboard Music Awards; a Lynyrd Skynyrd family home gets a historical marker; Beyonce makes an unexpected real estate purchase; and a 'September' co-writer weighs in on Taylor Swift's cover. 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 Amazon Echo January 31, 2018 You can listen to The Current on Amazon’s Voice-on-demand Echo devices, and get enhanced functionality -- song names, requests, song of the day -- with our Alexa Skill. Read More ›
#MicroShow: The Record Company on May 29 May 20, 2018 The Record Company, a power-trio of raw roots rock musicians, are making a special stop in Minnesota and The Current and New Belgium Brewing Company have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see them play a small venue... and the only way in is to win. Read More ›
Lake Street Dive perform in The Current studio May 18, 2018 To be clear, Lake Street Dive didn't 'self produce' their latest album, 'Free Yourself Up.' 'We produced each other,' says drummer Mike Calabrese. 'And there really is no better producer for us as individuals than the other members of the band.' Lake Street Dive recently visited The Current to play songs from the new record, including the hit single, 'Good Kisser.' Read More ›
John Maus performs in The Current's studio May 12, 2018 He grew up in Austin, Minnesota, and he's been back for about seven years. Recently, synthesizer icon John Maus stopped by The Current to perform "Episode," "Touchdown," "Pure Rockets," and "Quantum Leap." Read More ›
Naked Giants perform in The Current studio May 07, 2018 Seattle's Naked Giants are new enough to the music scene, they're still working out their reason for being. Drummer Henry LaVallee distills it to one accessible idea: "It's all about eliciting emotion," he says. Listen to Naked Giants perform a set of rocking tunes from their debut album 'SLUFF,' in an in-studio session hosted by Jade. Read More ›
Watch Trampled by Turtles in concert at the Palace Theatre May 05, 2018 Watch Trampled by Turtles' triumphant return at the Palace Theatre on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Read More ›
Watch Dr. Dog live from the Palace Theatre May 04, 2018 Over the past 17 years, Dr. Dog have been a fan's dream band. Watch them bring their latest album, 'Critical Equation' to life on the stage at the Palace Theatre. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Rock & Roll Lifestyle May 22, 2018 Listener Patrick wrote in with a great suggestion for today's theme. He said, "I realized there are a wealth of great songs that lampoon rock and roll life, whether spoofing the industry or the fan side. I think the listener community would come up with a fun and funny list." So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that reference that Rock & Roll lifestyle? Read More ›
Today in Music History: 'Sticky Fingers' hit No. 1 May 22, 2018 Jerry Lee Lewis started an ill-fated U.K. tour; Paul McCartney had a 'silly' song go to No. 1; the Boss set a record for number of consecutive concerts at a single arena; and the Rolling Stones had an album that stuck at No. 1 for four weeks, Today in Music History. 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 ›