Frank Turner performs in The Current studio June 22, 2018 'Be More Kind,' the new album from Frank Turner, has been described as an optimistic album. 'I think it's important to temper our short-term pessimism with a little bit of medium-term optimism,' Turner acknowledges. Before playing an all-ages show at the Myth Live Event Center in Maplewood, Minn., Turner and bandmate Matt Nasir visited The Current studio for a live session hosted by Mac Wilson. Read More ›
Lizzo drops new single and video, 'Boys' June 22, 2018 In a surprise release, Lizzo's new song, 'Boys,' addresses powerful themes of unabashed sexuality, body positivity and an all-embracing gender attitude. The accompanying video also includes an homage to Prince's iconic Schmitt Music photos. Read More ›
Friday Five: Early Eyes, Warren Thomas Fenzi, and more new Minnesota music videos June 22, 2018 Early Eyes – “Penelope” Early Eyes pay homage to Goosebumps in this spooky, goofy music video — produced by Chris Koza and directed by Charlie Berg & Aaron Yankowiak. Warren Thomas Fenzi – “Live Outside” For Warren Thomas Fenzi and friends, performing three songs on the move is a walk in the park. Literally. Fenzi, along with Daniel… Read More ›
Toki Wright talks about relocating to Boston to work at Berklee College of Music June 22, 2018 To quote the ever-quotable Toki Wright: when a door closes, a window opens. Just six months after finding out that he would lose his long-running position as Department Head of the Hip Hop Studies program at the now-shuttered McNally College of Music, Toki has announced that he’s relocating to Boston to take an Assistant Chair… Read More ›
A guide to Minnesota music at the 20th annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival June 21, 2018 Jazz fans and musicians alike look forward to the Twin Cities Jazz Festival each summer. Founded in 1998, the free festival takes place every June and brings about 30,000 people to Mears Park in Lowertown every year. The 20th annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival will take place from June 21-23. Headliners for this year’s festival… Read More ›
Programming update: Wright About Now June 22, 2018 Toki Wright has taken a new position in Boston. His last episode of Wright About Now on the radio will air on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 10 p.m. Read More ›
Louie Anderson pulls back the curtain on his creative projects June 22, 2018 St. Paul native Louie Anderson is so busy -- with his hit series 'Baskets' on FX, with a new book, a new comedy special and a string of standup shows -- but he still found time to stop by Oake & Riley in the Morning to share some stories with Brian and Jill. 'It's a magnificent love and responsibility to make people laugh,' Anderson says. Read More ›
Music News: Statue of horseback Nick Cave in loincloth planned for Australia June 21, 2018 Today's top music news stories include a planned Nick Cave statue, the arrest of a suspect in XXXTentacion's shooting death, and the revelation of a restrictive clause for Coachella 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 January 31, 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 ›
Remembering Koko, whose friends included Flea, Peter Gabriel, and Sting June 21, 2018 Koko, the gorilla known for mastering her own unique form of sign language and communicating with people, has died at 46 years old. The Gorilla Foundation announced that Koko passed away in her sleep on Tuesday morning. As part of a Stanford University research project to see if humans and gorillas could communicate, Penny Patterson… Read More ›
Who’s playing Eaux Claires? Officially, no idea. Unofficially? There have been hints. June 21, 2018 Last November, the following statement was made on the Eaux Claires festival’s website and Twitter account: “We’re excited about the names. But we’re gonna drib and drab it out, let it flow like smoke, because we want this festival to fly or fall on feel. It’s not about the bands, it’s about the collection of… Read More ›
Frank Turner performs in The Current studio June 22, 2018 'Be More Kind,' the new album from Frank Turner, has been described as an optimistic album. 'I think it's important to temper our short-term pessimism with a little bit of medium-term optimism,' Turner acknowledges. Before playing an all-ages show at the Myth Live Event Center in Maplewood, Minn., Turner and bandmate Matt Nasir visited The Current studio for a live session hosted by Mac Wilson. Read More ›
Jade Bird performs a MicroShow at the James J. Hill House June 18, 2018 Impressed by the captivated audience and the opulent surroundings of the Victorian mansion, singer-songwriter Jade Bird told the audience 'This has been my favorite so far on this trip, so thank you!' Listen to the complete MicroShow, which includes the songs 'Lottery,' 'Cathedral,' 'Good At It' and more, plus a rip-roaring Johnny Cash cover. Read More ›
The Raccoon Climbers feat. Mark Mallman - Raccoon Climber #MPRRaccoon June 15, 2018 You watched the world-famous ascent. Now, see the music video. Read More ›
Okkervil River perform in The Current studio June 11, 2018 Macalester College alumnus Will Sheff is frontman of the band Okkervil River. Ahead of their show at the Turf Club in St. Paul, Sheff and company stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Mary Lucia. Read More ›
Caroline Rose rocks, in The Current studio and the 7th Street Entry June 07, 2018 Arriving in Minnesota to kick off a headlining tour, Caroline Rose and her band played songs from their acclaimed album 'Loner' in The Current studio before heading to the 7th St Entry to cap the day with a sold-out show. Read More ›
Coffee Break: LGBTQ artists June 22, 2018 As we head into pride weekend, what LGBTQ artists would you like to hear? Read More ›
Louie Anderson pulls back the curtain on his creative projects June 22, 2018 St. Paul native Louie Anderson is so busy -- with his hit series 'Baskets' on FX, with a new book, a new comedy special and a string of standup shows -- but he still found time to stop by Oake & Riley in the Morning to share some stories with Brian and Jill. 'It's a magnificent love and responsibility to make people laugh,' Anderson says. 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 ›