Music News: Velvet Underground exhibit to hit NYC August 14, 2018 The ailing Aretha Franklin is 'alert' with family, a Velvet Underground exhibit is coming to NYC, Lindsey Buckingham is touring solo, and the House of Blues has banned straws. Also today, Spin has a detailed report on women being harassed after accusing popular musicians of misconduct, and Ariana Grande does 'Titanic' with James Corden. Read More ›
Behind First Avenue’s Stars: Radiohead August 14, 2018 If you ask a Minnesotan if they’ve ever seen Radiohead live, they might lament the fact that the band hasn’t visited the Gopher State in over 20 years, since their 1997 show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis. Some fans, however, might recall having seen the up-and-coming English rock band play at First Avenue in… Read More ›
Giveaway: Death Cab for Cutie Microshow August 13, 2018 Ahead of October's two shows at the Palace Theater celebrating their forthcoming new album Thank You For Today, Ben Gibbard and Dave Depper of Death Cab for Cutie will play an intimate set for lucky winners at our next Microshow. Read More ›
Olivia Chaney performs at Radio Heartland August 14, 2018 Olivia Chaney's new album, 'Shelter,' sounds like a collection of old English folk tunes, even though the songs are largely original compositions. Chaney and her longtime musical partner Jordan Hunt pulled into the Radio Heartland studio to play songs and to discuss the new album. Read More ›
The Twin Cities' Merchandising of Prince's 'Purple Rain' August 14, 2018 How T-shirts, "buying local" and hometown record distribution made the epic album -- and subsequent tour -- a truly Minnesota-based production. Read More ›
Music News: Velvet Underground exhibit to hit NYC August 14, 2018 The ailing Aretha Franklin is 'alert' with family, a Velvet Underground exhibit is coming to NYC, Lindsey Buckingham is touring solo, and the House of Blues has banned straws. Also today, Spin has a detailed report on women being harassed after accusing popular musicians of misconduct, and Ariana Grande does 'Titanic' with James Corden. Read More ›
The Current Music News podcast August 10, 2018 In about ten minutes a day, hosts Jay Gabler and Jade put music industry headlines in context, share breaking news about upcoming releases, and surprise listeners with strange-but-true stories. Entertaining, conversational, and informative, The Current Music News is an essential daily listen for fans of all genres of music to catch up on the news that matters about today’s most essential artists. 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 Amazon Echo July 23, 2018 * You can listen to The Current on Amazon’s Voice-on-demand Echo devices, and get enhanced functionality -- song names, requests, song of the day -- with our Alexa Skill. Read More ›
Punch Brothers perform in The Current's studio August 13, 2018 Punch Brothers released their fifth album "All Ashore" in July 2018. The resulting tour brought them to St. Paul's Palace Theatre; well-polished and plucky as ever, the band stopped by The Current's studio beforehand to perform a few songs and talk with Bill DeVille. Read More ›
Your Smith debuts new side in The Current's studio August 06, 2018 Your Smith has been cocooned in the studio for a while now, writing music and metamorphosing from Caroline Smith to her new persona. She visited The Current in the midst of it all, performing a Caroline Smith favorite and some of her best new music as Your Smith. Read More ›
Courtney Barnett tells us how she really feels in The Current studio July 21, 2018 Ahead of her July 21 show at Surly Brewing Festival Field, Courtney Barnett returned to The Current's studio to talk with Mac Wilson and play a few songs from 'Tell Me How You Really Feel.' Read More ›
The Jayhawks perform in The Current studio July 16, 2018 Just days after the release of their latest album, 'Back Roads and Abandoned Motels,' the Jayhawks stopped in The Current studio for a session hosted by Mary Lucia. Read More ›
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform in the Forum at MPR July 16, 2018 Having released one of the most acclaimed albums of 2017, 'The Nashville Sound,' Jason Isbell, along with Amanda Shires and Sadler Vaden of the 400 Unit, stopped at The Current for a session performed before a live audience in the Forum at MPR. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Primary colors for Election Day August 14, 2018 It's Primary Day in Minnesota - your opportunity to cast your vote for U.S. Senators, Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, County Sheriff and School Board Member. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention primary colors - red, yellow or blue? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Foo Fighters debut on TV August 14, 2018 Jerry Wexler passed away; The Beatles thought it best to say goodbye to Pete; Sonny & Cher had a hit with 'I Got You, Babe'; Michael Jackson secured the rights to the Beatles' back catalogue; Foo Fighters made their TV debut; and guitarist Slim Dunlap was born in Plainview, MN, 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 ›