893 Essential Debut Albums May 06, 2021 Follow along as we count down the 893 Essential Debut Albums -- as chosen by you! Read More ›
Bob Dylan: your favorite songs May 07, 2021 In the run-up to Bob Dylan's 80th birthday, Radio Heartland listeners were asked their favorite Dylan songs. We've compiled your requests into a playlist. Read More ›
Behind the Scenes: Dizzy Fae’s personality shines on ‘Body Move’ May 07, 2021 It’s been evident from the time Dizzy Fae started releasing music in 2016 that she, alongside writing catchy tracks and delivering captivating vocals, has the kind of personality that draws people in. From her always entertaining TikToks, her infectious live presence, and a steady stream of fresh new music, the singer has garnered attention in… Read More ›
Listen to new tracks from Modest Mouse, Dawn Richard, Wallflowers, LUMP, Lawrence Rothman and runo plum May 06, 2021 This week's batch of new music sees the return of Modest Mouse and of Wallflowers. We also get a new one from rising star Dawn Richard, and the latest from Minnesota musician runo plum. Plus, reconnect with Laura Marling's side project, and discover a songwriter releasing music under their own name. Read More ›
Rock and Roll Book Club: Hanif Abdurraqib's 'A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance' May 06, 2021 'A Little Devil in America' continues the brilliant trajectory of Hanif Abdurraqib, one of today's essential voices in music writing. Read More ›
The Chart Show: "Last Day on Earth," First Week on the Chart May 05, 2021 Buzzy UK artist Beabadoobee has a new album on the way and appears on The Chart Show for the first week at #18. 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 ›
The Chart Show Hall of Fame May 05, 2021 When a song stays on The Chart Show's chart for more than 10 weeks, we retire it from the poll and it enters the very prestigious Chart Show Hall of Fame. Read More ›
Ed Ward, rock critic and historian, dead at 72 May 05, 2021 Ward spent time writing and editing reviews for a young Rolling Stone -- and later became both a broadcast critic and historian, publishing two volumes on the beginnings of rock and roll. Read More ›
The Chart Show Ballot May 05, 2021 Vote every week for your top five tracks (and enter our weekly ticket giveaway while you're at it), then tune in Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. CT to see if your favorites make the Chart Show! Read More ›
Interview: Colin Meloy talks 20 Years of The Decemberists April 20, 2021 Colin Meloy and Mac Wilson sit down for a virtual interview as The Decemberists celebrate their 20th anniversary this month. The two look back at iconic releases and memories from The Decemberists' catalog, and discuss the craft of building a setlist in the age of streams. Read More ›
Lake Street Dive play songs from 'Obviously' in virtual session April 17, 2021 Lake Street Dive join The Current for a virtual session to play songs from their latest record, 'Obviously'. Rachael Price and Akie Bermiss join Bill DeVille to talk tour bus memories, comedy in lyrics, how their latest record came together. Read More ›
Middle Kids embrace the stillness of the season, play new tracks from 'Today, We're the Greatest' April 16, 2021 Middle Kids join The Current to play songs from their latest record, 'Today We're the Greatest'. Frontwoman Hannah Joy catches up with Maddie about the themes of reflection and space on the record, writing on the road in America, and recording in a studio for the first time. Read More ›
St. Vincent talks about 'Daddy's Home,' and SNL April 13, 2021 St. Vincent's Annie Clark connects with Jade to talk about her upcoming album, Daddy's Home, the visual representations that have accompanied the eras of her discography, and putting together the band for her recent Saturday Night Live performance. Read More ›
Valerie June on finding the light in each other, plays new music in virtual session with The Current April 08, 2021 Valerie June connects with The Current's Mary Lucia to play a few songs from her latest record, 'The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers' plus an older favorite. June leads us on a meditation to kick things off, and speaks with Mary about channeling light in dark world, finding her voice, and spending time along the Mississippi River. 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 ›
Musicheads Essential Album: Prince, '1999' April 08, 2021 In 1982, Prince released the critically acclaimed double album '1999,' and it made him a superstar. Read More ›
Today in Music History: Happy Birthday to Buzzcocks' Steve Diggle May 07, 2021 Buzzcocks' Steve Diggle was born; The Mamas and the Papas had a big hit; the Stones released a double album; Reginald Dwight legally changed his name to something we all recognize; Terence Trent D'Arby got his wish for a No. 1 hit; and Steve Perry left Journey, Today in Music History. Read More ›
Rock and Roll Book Club: Hanif Abdurraqib's 'A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance' May 06, 2021 'A Little Devil in America' continues the brilliant trajectory of Hanif Abdurraqib, one of today's essential voices in music writing. 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 ›