Watch Sleater-Kinney live in concert at the Palace Theatre October 15, 2019 Touring in support of their 10th studio album, 'The Center Won't Hold,' Sleater-Kinney are playing a sold-out concert at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The Current will be on hand to provide a live video stream of the concert, expected to begin approximately 9:15 p.m. Central. Read More ›
Music News: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces nominees for 2020 October 15, 2019 The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominees for the class of 2020 this morning including Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, Whitney Houston and more. Read More ›
Take a look inside the Fillmore Minneapolis, opening in 2020 in the North Loop August 08, 2019 In February 2020, Minneapolis will expand its portfolio of live music venues with the opening of the Fillmore Minneapolis in the North Loop, just northwest of Target Field. The Fillmore is named for the iconic music hall in San Francisco, a 1912 venue that became known for unforgettable rock shows when legendary promoter Bill Graham… Read More ›
Kara Laudon performs songs from 'Old Lives' on The Local Show October 14, 2019 Twin Cities-based singer-songwriter Kara Laudon released the album 'Old Lives' on September 27. Shortly after the album's release, Laudon and her band performed songs from the album on The Local Show, and Laudon chatted with host Andrea Swensson. Read More ›
Music on TV This Week: Morris Day; Thom Yorke; Tyler Childers; Steve Earle; encores aplenty October 14, 2019 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 to plan your TV viewing around music. Read More ›
Review and photos: Tegan and Sara bring open-hearted book tour to Fitzgerald Theater October 14, 2019 “We weren’t always this perfect,” said Tegan Quin, dryly, onstage last night at the Fitzgerald Theater. “We weren’t always LGBTQ international icons.” There were a lot of layers to the quip. It got a laugh because although it could read as sarcastic, Tegan and her sister/bandmate Sara Quin have in fact been called “icons” by… Read More ›
Watch Sleater-Kinney live in concert at the Palace Theatre October 15, 2019 Touring in support of their 10th studio album, 'The Center Won't Hold,' Sleater-Kinney are playing a sold-out concert at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The Current will be on hand to provide a live video stream of the concert, expected to begin approximately 9:15 p.m. Central. Read More ›
Kara Laudon performs songs from 'Old Lives' on The Local Show October 14, 2019 Twin Cities-based singer-songwriter Kara Laudon released the album 'Old Lives' on September 27. Shortly after the album's release, Laudon and her band performed songs from the album on The Local Show, and Laudon chatted with host Andrea Swensson. Read More ›
The Current Rewind: The Peters Brothers' anti-rock crusade September 04, 2019 A family of pastors hell-bent on saving souls. A pro-sticker Washington wife. A B-horror blood-gusher with a heart of gold. Plus...Prince's photographer? This episode's cast of characters is just a peek at the wild ride of the Peters Brothers, the evangelical trio who hosted record burnings and condemned rock music throughout the 1980s. But for all the Peters' popcorn-worthy stunts, you could say darkness was at play. Read More ›
Playlist: The rock that fueled the Peters Brothers September 05, 2019 In the '80s, controversial St. Paul ministers the Peters Brothers traveled around America preaching about the dangers of rock music. From shock-rock to suggestive pop, this playlist compiles some of the songs that fueled the Peters Brothers' protests against rock & roll. Read More ›
Tou SaiK Lee interviews Missy and Ernest Whiteman about representation, intergenerational art, and 'The Outsiders' September 03, 2019 For the latest episode of The Current Rewind, local rapper Tou SaiK Lee sat down with a father and daughter pair, Ernest and Missy Whiteman, who are both artists working in Minnesota. Tou SaiK is Hmong, and Ernest and Missy are Hinono'ei; all three artists use their respective mediums to create art that bridges generations in their cultures. Read More ›
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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 ›
9:30 Cusack Break October 15, 2019 John Cusack is in town for tonight's screening of his 1989 film "Say Anything" at The Ordway. Who is interviewing him for the crowd after the show? None other than superfan Jill Riley. So for today's 9:30 Cusack Break, what songs do you want to hear that have appeared in John Cusack films? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Radiohead's 'Kid A' goes No. 1 in the U.S. October 15, 2019 Buddy Holly opened for Elvis Presley; Keith Richards got in some trouble in France; ABBA played their first concert in North America; R.E.M. had a 'Monster' of an album; Madonna was asked not to text during movies; and Radiohead had a major album hit, 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 ›