Bunny Wailer, iconic reggae singer and Wailers co-founder, has died at age 73 March 02, 2021 The last founding member of The Wailers died Tuesday in Kingston, Jamaica. After leaving the group in 1974, Bunny Wailer cultivated a distinguished solo career. Read More ›
Michigander: Virtual Session March 02, 2021 Mary Lucia connected with Jason Singer and Jake LeMond of Michigander for a virtual session to hear a few tracks from their upcoming EP, Everything Will Be OK Eventually. The three compare notes on Spoon, making music in the midwest, and what's in store for the band in the next year. Read More ›
Musicheads Essential Artist: Tina Turner February 22, 2021 Tina Turner, a symbol of strength who found success after a tumultuous marriage to her singing partner Ike Turner, is a woman who earned the name the Queen of Rock and Roll. Read More ›
TV Priest: Virtual Session March 01, 2021 Maddie connects with Charlie Drinkwater and Ed Kelland of London's TV Priest to hear about their debut record, 'Uppers,' out now on Sub Pop Records. The three discuss the wedding gigs that preceded the band's inception, their first and only official show to be played before the pandemic, and how the decades deep friendships within the band fosters honesty in their writing. Read More ›
That Hozier whiskey song you've seen on TikTok: Hear the full session March 01, 2021 Hozier's performance of the traditional Irish song 'The Humours of Whiskey,' recorded at The Current in 2019, is going viral on TikTok. Read More ›
Album of the Week: Julien Baker, 'Little Oblivions' March 01, 2021 Listening to Little Oblivions is like reading a great novel - the songs develop from simple concepts to deep complex narratives that will leave you sensing the emotional labor that Baker puts into each note and lyric. 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 ›
Observe Women's History Month with The Current February 18, 2021 Each weekday in March, we're paying tribute to a different musical icon in honor of Women's History Month. Read More ›
Curtiss A: 'I want everything always to be truthful' February 26, 2021 During The Current's spring member drive, we're highlighting eight Minnesota artists - from newcomers to veterans - with new music you need to know. We asked each artist to talk about their history in music, their new songs, and their hopes for the future. Read More ›
Watch Sounds Like Home VI February 26, 2021 It's time for another burst of performances by Minnesota musicians. We've got an incredible lineup -- bugsy, Kid Dakota, Munson-Hicks Party Supplies, Under Violet and Cornbread Harris. Join The Current's Andrea Swensson for this latest round in our virtual festival series. Read More ›
Michigander: Virtual Session March 02, 2021 Mary Lucia connected with Jason Singer and Jake LeMond of Michigander for a virtual session to hear a few tracks from their upcoming EP, Everything Will Be OK Eventually. The three compare notes on Spoon, making music in the midwest, and what's in store for the band in the next year. Read More ›
TV Priest: Virtual Session March 01, 2021 Maddie connects with Charlie Drinkwater and Ed Kelland of London's TV Priest to hear about their debut record, 'Uppers,' out now on Sub Pop Records. The three discuss the wedding gigs that preceded the band's inception, their first and only official show to be played before the pandemic, and how the decades deep friendships within the band fosters honesty in their writing. Read More ›
Arlo Parks: Virtual Session February 26, 2021 West London's Arlo Parks joins Jill Riley for a virtual session--she'll be playing songs from her debut record Collapsed In Sunbeams, and talking about taking refuge in writing, and using art to lift others up. Read More ›
Julien Baker: Virtual Session February 22, 2021 Julien Baker connects with The Current's Jill Riley to play a few tracks from her upcoming third studio record, Little Oblivions. In addition to the new record, Julien talks about the sense of communal creation that was instilled in her while growing up in Memphis, the tediousness of waiting to release a record, and the challenges of articulating highly personal work. Read More ›
The Hold Steady: Virtual Session February 19, 2021 Jill Riley connects with Craig Finn and Franz Nicolay of The Hold Steady to hear a few live performances of tracks from their eighth studio album, Open Door Policy--recorded at the Brooklyn Bowl. The three talk about how the sound of Lifter Puller came through on this record, and Franz's return to the band. 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 ›
Prince: The Story of 1999 bonus feature: Dr. Fink, 'When Prince sang live, he was just impeccable' January 03, 2020 Matt Fink - aka Dr. Fink - was one of Prince's first keyboard players and is a member of the Revolution. In conversation with Andrea Swensson, Dr. Fink reflects on performing, recording and touring with Prince. 'He was always transforming himself into something different with every record,' Fink says. 'There was always something new and original and exploratory.' Read More ›
Coffee Break: Kicking off Women's History Month March 01, 2021 March is Women's History Month and we'll be paying tribute to women musical icons all month long on The Current. In the meantime, let's listen to music from a whole pile of iconic women this morning. Read More ›
Today in Music History: The Bodyguard wins Album of the Year March 01, 2021 Gene Clark of The Byrds announced he was leaving the group due to his fear of flying, The Beatles started recording 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds', Janet Jackson opened her 'Rhythm Nation' world tour, Frank Smith from Air Supply died of pneumonia, Nirvana played their final show, and The Bodyguard won Album of the Year, 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 ›