Punch Brothers perform in The Current's studio August 13, 2018 Punch Brothers released their fifth album "All Ashore" in July 2018. The resulting tour brought them to St. Paul's Palace Theatre; well-polished and plucky as ever, the band stopped by The Current's studio beforehand to perform a few songs and talk with Bill DeVille. Read More ›
Giveaway: Death Cab for Cutie Microshow August 13, 2018 Ahead of October's two shows at the Palace Theater celebrating their forthcoming new album Thank You For Today, Ben Gibbard and Dave Depper of Death Cab for Cutie will play an intimate set for lucky winners at our next Microshow. Read More ›
Music News: Aretha Franklin is 'gravely ill,' friends say August 13, 2018 Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, confirm friends; hundreds were injured when a boardwalk collapsed at a music festival in Spain; Kendrick Lamar will play a 'very special set- at Jay-Z's Made in America festival; and this year's Teen Choice Award winners have been named. Also, why is Azealia Banks hanging out at Elon Musk's house - and why does that bass guitar look like a giant iPhone? Read More ›
Music on TV this week: Low Cut Connie; CHVRCHES; Death Cab for Cutie; Elle King August 13, 2018 Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings, and find performance videos as the week progresses. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox. Read More ›
Album of the Week: The Internet, 'Hive Mind' August 13, 2018 The Internet returns with their fourth studio album 'Hive Mind,' out now on Columbia Records. Read More ›
Music News: Aretha Franklin is 'gravely ill,' friends say August 13, 2018 Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, confirm friends; hundreds were injured when a boardwalk collapsed at a music festival in Spain; Kendrick Lamar will play a 'very special set- at Jay-Z's Made in America festival; and this year's Teen Choice Award winners have been named. Also, why is Azealia Banks hanging out at Elon Musk's house - and why does that bass guitar look like a giant iPhone? Read More ›
The Current Music News podcast August 10, 2018 In about ten minutes a day, hosts Jay Gabler and Jade put music industry headlines in context, share breaking news about upcoming releases, and surprise listeners with strange-but-true stories. Entertaining, conversational, and informative, The Current Music News is an essential daily listen for fans of all genres of music to catch up on the news that matters about today’s most essential artists. 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 July 23, 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 ›
Punch Brothers perform in The Current's studio August 13, 2018 Punch Brothers released their fifth album "All Ashore" in July 2018. The resulting tour brought them to St. Paul's Palace Theatre; well-polished and plucky as ever, the band stopped by The Current's studio beforehand to perform a few songs and talk with Bill DeVille. Read More ›
Your Smith debuts new side in The Current's studio August 06, 2018 Your Smith has been cocooned in the studio for a while now, writing music and metamorphosing from Caroline Smith to her new persona. She visited The Current in the midst of it all, performing a Caroline Smith favorite and some of her best new music as Your Smith. Read More ›
Courtney Barnett tells us how she really feels in The Current studio July 21, 2018 Ahead of her July 21 show at Surly Brewing Festival Field, Courtney Barnett returned to The Current's studio to talk with Mac Wilson and play a few songs from 'Tell Me How You Really Feel.' Read More ›
The Jayhawks perform in The Current studio July 16, 2018 Just days after the release of their latest album, 'Back Roads and Abandoned Motels,' the Jayhawks stopped in The Current studio for a session hosted by Mary Lucia. Read More ›
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform in the Forum at MPR July 16, 2018 Having released one of the most acclaimed albums of 2017, 'The Nashville Sound,' Jason Isbell, along with Amanda Shires and Sadler Vaden of the 400 Unit, stopped at The Current for a session performed before a live audience in the Forum at MPR. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Left-handed musicians August 13, 2018 This morning Paul McCartney tweeted "Hey all you lefties, have a happy #LeftHandersDay". International Left Handers Day is observed annually on August 13 to celebrate the uniqueness and differences of left handers. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from left-handed musicians? Read More ›
Today in Music History: The Supremes recorded 'Baby Love' August 13, 2018 The Supremes recorded 'Baby Love'; Jefferson Airplane made their live debut; Cheap Trick had a massive hit; Woodstock '94 was held; Adam Ant caused a spot of bother; and the Lovin' Spoonful scored a No. 1 hit with their song, 'Summer in the City,' 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 ›