Today in Music History: Wilco released 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot' April 23, 2021 Wilco released 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'; The Rolling Stones released 'Sticky Fingers'; the Ramones released their debut album; David Gedge of the Wedding Present got some birthday presents; Roy Orbison was born; and Johnny Thunders of The New York Dolls passed away, Today in Music History. Read More ›
Musicheads Essential Artist: Gaelynn Lea April 23, 2021 Violinist, writer, and disability rights advocate Gaelynn Lea is a Musicheads Essential Artist. Read More ›
Radio Heartland wants to know: What is your favorite Bob Dylan song? April 22, 2021 On Monday, May 24, the legendary Bob Dylan celebrates his 80th birthday. In the run-up to the big day, Radio Heartland wants to feature your favorite Bob Dylan songs. What do you want to hear? Read More ›
This weekend, it's Sounds Like Home VIII April 22, 2021 For this edition of Sounds Like Home, The Current's virtual music festival, we shine the spotlight on artists from Greater Minnesota. Read More ›
Discover new songs from Lucy Dacus, Amythyst Kiah, Jose Gonzalez, CHVRCHES and more April 22, 2021 This week's fresh crop of new music includes three powerful songs with messages from Amythyst Kiah, CHVRCHES and Jose Gonzalez. We also get the latest from Lucy Dacus, and we meet emerging artists from Boston and from Minneapolis. Read More ›
Rock and Roll Book Club: Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast) talks about her new memoir 'Crying in H Mart' April 22, 2021 Michelle Zauner, known to music fans for the indie pop she makes as Japanese Breakfast, is the author of a new memoir called "Crying in H Mart," in which she reflects on her relationship with her late mother. Jay Gabler connected with Zauner to talk about the book and how it relates to her career as a musician. Read More ›
Virtual Gig List: Live streamed concerts from your favorite artists February 02, 2021 As concerts are cancelled due to social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, artists are taking to live streaming intimate performances. We've got your watchlist. Read More ›
Celebrate Minnesota Music Month with The Current March 30, 2021 Each weekday in April, we're paying tribute to a different Minnesotan artist in honor of Minnesota Music Month. We'll hear Musicheads Essentials features that explore the lives and careers of artists like Poliça, Gaelynn Lea, and Sonny Knight, as well as tracks from their catalogs. Read More ›
Shuttered venues still waiting for government aid announced in December April 21, 2021 The Small Business Administration experienced a rough launch for its grant program intended to help long-beleaguered music venues. After so long without a lifeline, though, time is running thin. Read More ›
On day of annual Prince remembrance, podcast nominated for two Webbys April 21, 2021 The Current's podcast Prince: The Story of Sign O' the Times has been nominated for the Webby awards in two categories: Podcasts: Music; and Podcasts: Arts & Culture. Read More ›
Interview: Colin Meloy talks 20 Years of The Decemberists April 20, 2021 Colin Meloy and Mac Wilson sit down for a virtual interview as The Decemberists celebrate their 20th anniversary this month. The two look back at iconic releases and memories from The Decemberists' catalog, and discuss the craft of building a setlist in the age of streams. Read More ›
Lake Street Dive play songs from 'Obviously' in virtual session April 17, 2021 Lake Street Dive join The Current for a virtual session to play songs from their latest record, 'Obviously'. Rachael Price and Akie Bermiss join Bill DeVille to talk tour bus memories, comedy in lyrics, how their latest record came together. Read More ›
Middle Kids embrace the stillness of the season, play new tracks from 'Today, We're the Greatest' April 16, 2021 Middle Kids join The Current to play songs from their latest record, 'Today We're the Greatest'. Frontwoman Hannah Joy catches up with Maddie about the themes of reflection and space on the record, writing on the road in America, and recording in a studio for the first time. Read More ›
St. Vincent talks about 'Daddy's Home,' and SNL April 13, 2021 St. Vincent's Annie Clark connects with Jade to talk about her upcoming album, Daddy's Home, the visual representations that have accompanied the eras of her discography, and putting together the band for her recent Saturday Night Live performance. Read More ›
Valerie June on finding the light in each other, plays new music in virtual session with The Current April 08, 2021 Valerie June connects with The Current's Mary Lucia to play a few songs from her latest record, 'The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers' plus an older favorite. June leads us on a meditation to kick things off, and speaks with Mary about channeling light in dark world, finding her voice, and spending time along the Mississippi River. 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 ›
Musicheads Essential Album: Prince, '1999' April 08, 2021 In 1982, Prince released the critically acclaimed double album '1999,' and it made him a superstar. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Earth Day April 22, 2021 For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Earth Day? Read More ›
Rock and Roll Book Club: Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast) talks about her new memoir 'Crying in H Mart' April 22, 2021 Michelle Zauner, known to music fans for the indie pop she makes as Japanese Breakfast, is the author of a new memoir called "Crying in H Mart," in which she reflects on her relationship with her late mother. Jay Gabler connected with Zauner to talk about the book and how it relates to her career as a musician. 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 ›