Watch Bon Iver's first in-studio session at The Current, recorded in 2008 October 17, 2017 In summer 2007, Bon Iver released his debut album, 'For Emma, Forever Ago.' In January 2008, Bon Iver (aka Justin Vernon) visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Steve Seel, now a host at Classical MPR. Also included are two videos from that session: 'Flume' and 'Lump Sum.' Read More ›
Music News: Tom Petty buried near George Harrison October 17, 2017 Today's top music news stories include the burial of Tom Petty, a new Smithsonian hip-hop box set, and two reissue announcements. 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 ›
Jill Riley talks about seeing Jason Isbell perform in Nashville October 17, 2017 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit recently played six sold-out nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, and Jill Riley was there for the sixth of those shows. 'I'm so glad I got to see Jason Isbell at the Ryman,' Jill enthuses. Hear Jill's description of a memorable show in a landmark venue. 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 ›
Music News: New Fela Kuti box set curated by Erykah Badu October 16, 2017 Today's top music news stories include Erykah Badu curating a Fela Kuti box set, the opening of a new section of the Johnny Cash Trail, and the death of journalist Iain Shedden. Read More ›
The Current's guide to music on TV: week of Oct. 16, 2017 October 16, 2017 Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. This week's highlights include Beck, Arcade Fire and HAIM on 'The Ellen Degeneres' show, and some Prince music on the prime-time series, 'Empire.' See the complete listings. 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: This "and" that October 17, 2017 For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands that are named "Blank AND Blank"? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Happy 45th birthday to Eminem October 17, 2017 Eminem was born; The Kinks were finally welcomed to the US; Sid and Nancy was released; and The Beatles appeared on British TV for the first time, 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 ›