While in the Twin Cities for a show at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Alex G and his band visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Ayisha Jaffer.  Read more

If you don’t feel up for standing over a simmering pot for hours, we’ve made a list of standout spots to get soup in the Twin Cities.  Read more

A playlist featuring more than 35 hours of curated holiday music is now streaming live at thecurrent.org, and on The Current’s mobile app.  Read more

The Minneapolis-based Indigenous singer-songwriter is taking part in The Current’s Emerging Artists Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Duluth.  Read more

The Midwest shoegaze compilation Southeast of Saturn Vol. 2 includes songs by Colfax Abbey, 27 Various, Shapeshifter, Fauna, and Ousia.  Read more

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists who have received Kennedy Center Honors?  Read more

Collaborations from Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand, and Maria Carey and Boyz II Men were at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart; Cindy Birdsong of the Supremes was kidnapped at knifepoint; the Smashing Pumpkins played their final concert; and a Portland DJ got in trouble because of Elvis, Today in Music History.  Read more

Glastonbury Festival organizers say Elton John's performance on the 2023 festival's final night on June 25 will be his farewell show in the U.K.  Read more

All winter long, The Current’s diverse team of contributors will help you enjoy the best of the season with weekly guides to music, events, entertainment, and recreation.  Read more

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by Christine McVie do you want to hear?  Read more