Theft of the Dial: Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes July 20, 2019 While in the Twin Cities for a show in Minneapolis, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes stopped at The Current to host an hour of tunes with Sean McPherson. Read More ›
Watch The National thrill and inspire at Rock the Garden July 20, 2019 The National painted the summer sky with songs from their latest album, 'I Am Easy To Find.' Read More ›
Watch Courtney Barnett deliver hit after hit at Rock the Garden July 20, 2019 Courtney Barnett began her set with "Avant Gardener," a song that introduced many listeners to the Australian artist's breezy yet searing rock. Read More ›
Water Month Concerts 2019 June 20, 2019 Celebrate Water Month with concerts near the water this July! Classical MPR and The Current have teamed up with the Water Main to create a calendar of over 150 outdoor concerts this summer in Minnesota. From jazz to rock to classical, let us be your guide to finding great live music this summer. Read More ›
Watch X's propulsive, career-spanning performance at Rock the Garden July 20, 2019 The Rock the Garden lawn was packed with a sea of fans waiting to hear the legendary Los Angeles punk band. Read More ›
Hear Bad Bad Hats' Garden stage-headlining set at Rock the Garden July 20, 2019 The Minneapolis indie rock sweethearts played songs from throughout their discography while the sun began to set at Rock the Garden. Read More ›
Watch The National thrill and inspire at Rock the Garden July 20, 2019 The National painted the summer sky with songs from their latest album, 'I Am Easy To Find.' Read More ›
Watch Courtney Barnett deliver hit after hit at Rock the Garden July 20, 2019 Courtney Barnett began her set with "Avant Gardener," a song that introduced many listeners to the Australian artist's breezy yet searing rock. Read More ›
Playlist: Aar Maanta Youtube hits June 14, 2019 YouTube has become an indispensable tool for Somali artists to share their music and create an online community. To give you a sense of the music and stories that exist on London-based Somali musician Aar Maanta's channel, we put together a list of some of the singer-songwriter's videos. Read More ›
The Current Rewind: Aan WadaMidnimayno Minnesota June 12, 2019 Ask most casual Minnesota music fans about the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis, and they'll probably tell you about the folk and blues hippie scene of the '60s and '70s. These days, the West Bank is home to a thriving Somali population, and several Somali-Minnesotans are famous throughout the diaspora for their own music and poetry. In this episode, we learn about music and community from our Somali neighbors. Read More ›
Photos: A tour of Minneapolis' Cedar-Riverside neighborhood June 12, 2019 With venues like the Cedar Cultural Center, Palmer's Bar, and Mixed Blood Theatre, Minneapolis' West Bank has become a hub for Somali music and culture. Cedar-Riverside resident and KFAI radio host Abdirizak Bihi takes us for a tour of his neighborhood, which he calls "Little Mogadishu." 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 ›
Coffee Break: Artists that have curated festivals July 18, 2019 Today in 1991, the very first Lollapalooza debuted. Originally dreamed up by Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell as a farewell tour, the touring festival ran annually until 1997, and was revived in 2003. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists and bands do you want to hear that have curated their own festivals? Read More ›
Today in Music History: The first Lollapalooza debuted July 18, 2019 The Beatles recorded "Helter Skelter"; Sly and The Family Stone got into trouble with the law; John Lennon was ordered to leave the country; Nico passed away; and the first year of Lollapalooza took place, 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 ›