Music News: 'The Tommy Wiseau of heavy metal' fools venues across Europe into booking unknown band November 16, 2018 People are calling him 'the Tommy Wiseau of heavy metal.' Jered Threatin bought thousands of social media followers and faked awards in a successful ploy to get venues across Europe to book his virtually unknown band. Also, there are new releases from Anderson .Paak, Mariah Carey, Smashing Pumpkins, and Karen O with Danger Mouse. Read More ›
Ticket presale: Rock the Garden 2019 November 13, 2018 Rock the Garden is back on June 29, 2019 and MPR and Walker Art Center members have their first shot at getting tickets on Nov. 16. Read More ›
Atlantis Quartet’s ‘Hello Human’ is all about growing and reconnecting as friends November 16, 2018 It was January in Minnesota and a blizzard was coming down in full force. But while the air outside was cold, the atmosphere inside Pachyderm Recording Studio was warm as modern jazz group Atlantis Quartet recorded their new album, Hello Human, which was just released today. Having been a band for 12 years, Atlantis Quartet… Read More ›
Friday Five: J.S. Ondara, Ness Nite, and more new Minnesota music videos November 16, 2018 J.S. Ondara – Lebanon “Oh Lebanon, life is brief don’t sit alone,” J.S. Ondara asks in this single from his upcoming album Tales of America. Artist Woody Ray Tucker hand-drew the illustrations that’d become the video, using a mixture of watercolor, charcoal, ink, and graphite. He says, “The lyrics are very compassionate and rich in historical suggestion,… Read More ›
Music News: 40,000 sign petition begging Maroon 5 not to play Super Bowl halftime show November 15, 2018 Even before Maroon 5 have officially confirmed their booking to play the Super Bowl halftime show, tens of thousands are asking them not to. In other news today: Roy Clark dies at 85, Kacey Musgraves wins big at CMAs, Beyonce takes control of her own clothing line, Billy Idol becomes an American citizen, and Elton John stars in a tear-jerking new holiday ad. Read More ›
Roy Clark, 'Hee Haw' host and country music ambassador, dies at 85 November 15, 2018 The singer and multi-instrumentalist, known for his fleet guitar work and big smile, began his career as a teenaged prodigy and rose to become a regular presence in the living rooms of America. Read More ›
Mugison performs at Iceland Airwaves November 15, 2018 Mugison has been recording and releasing music since 2003, and he also operates his own music festival in Iceland. Busy though he his, Mugison stopped at the Skuli Craft Bar in Reykjavik to play some songs and to share some very entertaining stories with host Mark Wheat and the audience. Read More ›
The Current brings Iceland Airwaves to you November 01, 2018 Join host Mark Wheat as he broadcasts from Reykjavik, Iceland, for the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. Mark will have interviews, live performances and a few cultural insights as well. Read More ›
All features from Iceland Airwaves November 12, 2018 Hear all the sessions from Iceland Airwaves Read More ›
Music News: 'The Tommy Wiseau of heavy metal' fools venues across Europe into booking unknown band November 16, 2018 People are calling him 'the Tommy Wiseau of heavy metal.' Jered Threatin bought thousands of social media followers and faked awards in a successful ploy to get venues across Europe to book his virtually unknown band. Also, there are new releases from Anderson .Paak, Mariah Carey, Smashing Pumpkins, and Karen O with Danger Mouse. 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, and get enhanced functionality -- song names, requests, song of the day -- with our Alexa Skill. Read More ›
Mugison performs at Iceland Airwaves November 15, 2018 Mugison has been recording and releasing music since 2003, and he also operates his own music festival in Iceland. Busy though he his, Mugison stopped at the Skuli Craft Bar in Reykjavik to play some songs and to share some very entertaining stories with host Mark Wheat and the audience. Read More ›
Milkywhale performs at Iceland Airwaves November 14, 2018 Milkywhale is an Icelandic electronic pop band whose live performances are notoriously fun and full of life. Read More ›
Stella Donnelly performs at Iceland Airwaves November 14, 2018 Australian singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly joins host Mark Wheat at the Skuli Craft Bar in Reykjavik during Iceland Airwaves to play a couple songs from her forthcoming album, expected in March 2019 on the Secretly Canadian label. Read More ›
Hildur performs at Iceland Airwaves November 12, 2018 Although she hasn't yet released a full-length studio album, Hildur's singles have been instant hits, including 2016's 'I'll Walk With You' and her newest single, 'Picture Perfect.' Hildur plays both of these songs and more, and she converses with Mark Wheat as part of The Current's sessions at the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. Read More ›
Soccer Mommy performs at Iceland Airwaves November 12, 2018 Nashville-based indie-pop artist Soccer Mommy (aka Sophie Allison) joins Mark Wheat at Iceland Airwaves to play a live set and to talk about her budding career, including what it was like to meet and tour with one of her heroes, Liz Phair. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Moments from Rock the Garden November 16, 2018 If you're a member of MPR or the Walker Art Center, get your member numbers ready as Rock the Garden is back on June 29, 2019 and members have their first shot at getting tickets today at 10 am. For today's Coffee Break, sit back and relax as we bring you some of our favorite moments from Rock the Gardens past. And share your favorite moments in the comments below! Read More ›
Today in Music History: The Jimi Hendrix Experience went No. 1 with 'Electric Ladyland' November 16, 2018 The Jimi Hendrix Experience had a No. 1 album; Rush received their first Gold records; Bono was injured in a bicycle crash; John Lennon enjoyed a No. 1 hit on a track that featured Elton John as a session musician; and 'Electric Ladyland' went to No. 1, 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 ›