Playlist: The Current's Pride 2021 June 14, 2021 Sixty songs by contemporary LGBTQIA+ musicians in our orbit. Read More ›
Trivia Week, Day One: Musical Houses June 14, 2021 Trivia Week, Day One, features questions about musical houses. As esteemed music writers Chris Riemenschneider and Jessica Hopper face off on the air, you can test your knowledge with five bonus questions. Read More ›
Sign up for our free online discussion, LineCheck: Mental Health and Self-Care for Creatives June 14, 2021 The past year has been difficult for everyone, but artists have been hit especially hard, from loss of work and income to barriers to connecting with their own creative communities. We'll take stock of the emotional toll this year has taken, talk about how artists are faring now, and explore ways to move forward. Read More ›
Album of the Week: Wolf Alice, 'Blue Weekend' June 14, 2021 British alt-rockers Wolf Alice have released their third studio record, 'Blue Weekend'. Ellie and Joff recently caught up with The Current's Jill Riley about recording the album without tight timelines, playing this year's Glastonbury Festival, and more. Read More ›
Rachel Lime on her wide-ranging music: ‘This is what makes me alive.’ June 11, 2021 In a biweekly series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Rachel Lime, an experienced musician who’s emerging as a singer-songwriter. Catch her on Sounds Like Home X, June 24. My name is Rachel, and I’m a songwriter, producer, and performer. I have made music ever since I can… Read More ›
Interview with Shirley Manson of Garbage June 11, 2021 Ahead of their seventh studio album out June 11, 'No Gods No Masters,' Jill Riley caught up with Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson about not holding back on the new record, starting a podcast, and the band's upcoming tour with Alanis Morissette and Liz Phair. Read More ›
Watch Rock The Cradle Play Along: Episode 5 June 14, 2021 SaulPaul shares two songs — and there will be dancing! MacPhail Center for Music introduces us to the cello. We get into breakdancing footwork with House of Dance. Koo Koo Kanga Roo get silly and crafty with glitter. And Nur-D wants you to meet his dog B-I-N-G-O. Read More ›
Lorde drops surprise new song, 'Solar Power,' and music video June 10, 2021 The New Zealand singer and songwriter, who hasn't released new music since her 2017 album Melodrama, said the song is the first sample of a forthcoming album, also called Solar Power. Read More ›
Rostam talks sequencing and saxophone, plays tracks from 'Changephobia' June 10, 2021 From his studio in California, Rostam joins The Current to play songs from his sophomore record, 'Changephobia'. We catch up with the prolific producer, songwriter, and composer about the sequencing decisions he made on the record, incorporating the saxophone as a central sound, and referencing grunge in his work for the first time. Read More ›
Hear new music from Garbage, Lucy Dacus, Tai Verdes, The Marias, Frank Turner, and Getting By June 10, 2021 This week, we bring you the latest from Garbage, Lucy Dacus, Frank Turner, and Tai Verdes, plus discoveries from Los Angeles duo The Marias and Minnesota band Getting By. Read More ›
Rostam talks sequencing and saxophone, plays tracks from 'Changephobia' June 10, 2021 From his studio in California, Rostam joins The Current to play songs from his sophomore record, 'Changephobia'. We catch up with the prolific producer, songwriter, and composer about the sequencing decisions he made on the record, incorporating the saxophone as a central sound, and referencing grunge in his work for the first time. Read More ›
Cautious Clay talks album sequencing, plays tracks from 'Deadpan Love' June 08, 2021 Brooklyn-based songwriter and producer Cautious Clay joins The Current to play a few tracks from his upcoming record, Deadpan Love. Hear his conversation with Zeke about what makes a great taco, how Disney's Aladdin got him interested in music, and the contrasting hot and cold energies on his new record. Read More ›
Flock of Dimes on the importance of community for artists, play tracks from 'Head of Roses' June 04, 2021 Fresh off the release of her new record, 'Head of Roses,' Flock of Dimes' Jenn Wasner joins The Current to talk about the self exploration of songwriting, recording the new record with her close pal Nick Sanborn of Sylvan Esso, and the value of personal community in making art. Plus, hear performances of tracks from the new record--filmed in Joshua Tree, California with Meg Duffy of Hand Habits. Read More ›
Wolf Alice play tracks from 'Blue Weekend' June 04, 2021 British alt-rockers Wolf Alice join The Current for a virtual session, and play songs from their new record, Blue Weekend. Ellie and Joff catch up with The Current's Jill Riley about recording the album without tight timelines, playing this year's Glastonbury Festival, and more. Read More ›
Real Estate play tracks from 'Half a Human', talk pandemic pizzas, and loog guitars May 19, 2021 Real Estate play a few tracks from their latest EP, 'Half a Human,' plus a familiar favorite. Martin Courtney connects with Mary Lucia to talk about pandemic scones, getting to stay home for a bit, and the perfect place to watch a Real Estate show. 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 ›
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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 ›
Coffee Break: Songs that offer advice June 14, 2021 Since we're getting into grad party season, let's send our seniors off to the big wide world with some musical advice. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that offer a bit of advice? Read More ›
Trivia Week, Day One: Musical Houses June 14, 2021 Trivia Week, Day One, features questions about musical houses. As esteemed music writers Chris Riemenschneider and Jessica Hopper face off on the air, you can test your knowledge with five bonus questions. 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 ›