Music News: Ozzy Osbourne meets fast-food-themed Black Sabbath tribute band December 12, 2018 Have you heard of Mac Sabbath? Neither had Ozzy Osbourne. Also in the news today: Iggy Pop's producing a documentary series on punk, NEA funds black music history project, the Darkness get booked on 'The Great British Bake Off,' Beyonce plays a wedding in India, and Nick Cave opposes calls for Israel boycott. Read More ›
The Current's 14th Birthday parties December 11, 2018 Celebrate 14 years of The Current with back-to-back parties January 18 & 19 at First Avenue. Read More ›
Top 89 of 2018 December 04, 2018 The Top 89 of 2018 is your opportunity to help program our year-end broadcast countdown. When you submit your ballot you'll be entered to win a prize pack from Down in the Valley. Read More ›
First Avenue exhibit to open in May 2019 at the Minnesota History Center December 12, 2018 The iconic music venue First Avenue will be the subject of a new exhibition at the Minnesota History Center opening in May 2019. The exhibit, “First Avenue: Stories of Minnesota’s Mainroom,” will feature everything from memorabilia of the bands that have adorned the stages since the venue’s inception, to the “scenes, sounds and stories” that… Read More ›
The Internet talk about Los Angeles, collaborating with Big Rube, and producing ‘Hive Mind’ December 12, 2018 What began as a side-project of Odd Future members Syd and Matt Martians has since blossomed into one of the most prominent bands on the funk and R&B scenes today. After taking a three-year break to focus on solo projects, The Internet returned earlier this year with Hive Mind, an infectiously smooth, funky, and surprisingly subtle album.… Read More ›
The Okee Dokee Brothers take on winter in the Radio Heartland studio December 12, 2018 The Okee Dokee Brothers' new album, 'Winterland,' is meant to celebrate winter, but it also contains some deeper messages about taking care of oneself and of the planet. Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing of the Okee Dokee Brothers parked their sleds outside and brought their music and warm vibes into our studio. Read More ›
2018 holiday gift guide for Prince fans December 12, 2018 From homebodies to get-up-and-goers, from the bibliophiles to the audiophiles, there’s a Prince-themed gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list this year. We’ve compiled some gift ideas into a guide to help you find something for every Prince fan in your life. The Bookworm Prince: Before The Rain is by long-time Prince photographer, Allen Beaulieu, and… Read More ›
Giveaway: Enter for a chance to fly to L.A. to see Jeff Tweedy December 12, 2018 Want to keep up with Jeff Tweedy? You're going to need some help. Read More ›
Music News: Ozzy Osbourne meets fast-food-themed Black Sabbath tribute band December 12, 2018 Have you heard of Mac Sabbath? Neither had Ozzy Osbourne. Also in the news today: Iggy Pop's producing a documentary series on punk, NEA funds black music history project, the Darkness get booked on 'The Great British Bake Off,' Beyonce plays a wedding in India, and Nick Cave opposes calls for Israel boycott. 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 ›
John Grant performs in The Current studio December 07, 2018 Michigan-born, Reykjavik-based musician John Grant is a fascinating individual even before he starts performing songs. Ahead of a show at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, Grant stopped at The Current studio to play songs and to engage in lively and thoughtful conversation with host Mac Wilson. Read More ›
Haley performs instrumentals from 'Pleasureland' in The Current studio December 06, 2018 Although Haley has composed instrumental music before, her 2018 release 'Pleasureland' is her first all-instrumental full-length. 'This was so much more satisfying when I wasn't trying to say something with words,' Haley says. 'It was how I felt and what I connected to.' Haley, along with Jeremy Ylvisaker, visited The Current studio to play music from 'Pleasureland.' Read More ›
Listen to Thom Yorke's 'Suspiria Session' from Electric Lady studios December 06, 2018 Listen to a special recording of Thom Yorke performing songs from the 'Suspiria' soundtrack and a 2011 classic from Radiohead. Read More ›
JD McPherson and band pull up their 'Socks' in The Current studio December 04, 2018 Even though JD McPherson told himself he'd never do a Christmas album, a little holiday spirit changed his mind. McPherson and his band recently released 'Socks,' an album of 11 holiday originals. 'It still just hits me as the most ridiculous album title of all time!' McPherson laughs as he and his band stopped into The Current studio for a session hosted by Brian Oake and Jill Riley. Read More ›
William Prince performs in The Current studio December 02, 2018 Winnipeg-based singer-songwriter William Prince wants to write songs that stand the test of time. 'I'm in the business of writing hopefully good songs, [and] getting better,' he says. 'I think my best ones are to come yet.' William Prince recently visited The Current for a session hosted by Bill DeVille. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Songs you discovered through a TV show December 12, 2018 A music discovery website called Tunefind did an analysis of songs people discovered in 2018 through TV shows using a combination of metrics from Tunefind, Shazam and Nielsen Music. And the results are in! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what song did you discover through a TV show? Make sure to let us know the show, too. Read More ›
Rock and Roll Book Club: Buffy Sainte-Marie's authorized biography December 12, 2018 A new authorized biography reveals the many achievements of a great singer-songwriter who deserves wider recognition. 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 ›