Rock the Cradle is Sunday, March 24 March 21, 2019 Presented by Children's Minnesota, The Current’s annual free Rock the Cradle event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture returns Sunday, March 24 to the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children’s Theatre Company. Read More ›
Review and photos: Better Oblivion Community Center make their Minneapolis debut at First Avenue March 23, 2019 The Better Oblivion Community Center opened its doors for one night in Minneapolis, and a sold-out crowd rushed in. Better Oblivion Community Center is a collaboration between Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, both successful rock artists in their own right. Their debut self-titled came out in January of this year. This project isn’t Bridgers’ first… Read More ›
March Music Madness: Albums of 1969 March 20, 2019 Get this year's March Music Madness bracket to help pick the best album of 1969. Read More ›
Donna Grantis brings 'Diamonds & Dynamite' to The Current studio March 22, 2019 As she prepared 'Diamonds & Dynamite,' the debut album from her rock-jazz instrumental band based in Minneapolis, Donna Grantis came to The Current studio to perform 'Mr Majestic' and 'Trashformer.' Read More ›
Friday Five: Brianna Kočka, the Violet Nines, and more new Minnesota music videos March 22, 2019 “50°! We did it!” KARE 11 meteorologist Sven Sundgaard tweeted yesterday afternoon. “Last time was Nov. 1.” So if you see Minnesotans lounging outside rather than hurriedly slip-sliding from place to place, you know why. Take a breath of spring air before sitting down to watch these videos. Brianna Kočka – “Kindness” Brianna Kočka enjoys friends,… Read More ›
Nilufer Yanya talks about her journey to ‘Miss Universe’ March 22, 2019 In her short career as a musician, London-based artist Nilüfer Yanya has already grown into her own sound. After spending the first few years winning over fans with her jazzy pop tunes, her debut album, Miss Universe — out today — shows her transition to a more minimalist rock vibe. Her music is both crisp and… Read More ›
Giveaway: Alex Chilton vinyl collections March 21, 2019 This week on Teenage Kicks, we celebrate Box Top and Big Star Alex Chilton. Read More ›
Music News: Motley Crue cover Madonna, and more of this week's new music March 21, 2019 For this week's release roundup, Jay and Jade dig into new albums from Jenny Lewis, Andrew Bird, Motley Crue, and Lambchop; as well as new singles from Weyes Blood, Calexico with Iron & Wine, and Lizzo with Missy Elliott. Read More ›
Katy Vernon talks about facing her fears through music March 21, 2019 Katy Vernon joined Andrea Swensson on the Local Show to talk about the journey that inspired her latest album and finding recovery in writing vulnerable music. Read More ›
Katy Vernon performs in the Radio Heartland studio March 21, 2019 Katy Vernon's new album is 'Suit of Hearts'; the songs on the album deal with sadness and regret, but when you listen, you hear a woman also finding strength and opening doors to a brighter future. Vernon and her band recently stopped in for a session at Radio Heartland. Read More ›
#MicroShow: Jenny Lewis March 21, 2019 The Current and New Belgium Brewing Company are excited to announce our next #MicroShow: We're bringing Jenny Lewis to the intimate Clown Lounge in the basement of the Turf Club for a special happy hour show the day before her gig at Palace Theatre. Read More ›
Giveaway: Alex Chilton vinyl collections March 21, 2019 This week on Teenage Kicks, we celebrate Box Top and Big Star Alex Chilton. Read More ›
Music News: Motley Crue cover Madonna, and more of this week's new music March 21, 2019 For this week's release roundup, Jay and Jade dig into new albums from Jenny Lewis, Andrew Bird, Motley Crue, and Lambchop; as well as new singles from Weyes Blood, Calexico with Iron & Wine, and Lizzo with Missy Elliott. 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 ›
Donna Grantis brings 'Diamonds & Dynamite' to The Current studio March 22, 2019 As she prepared 'Diamonds & Dynamite,' the debut album from her rock-jazz instrumental band based in Minneapolis, Donna Grantis came to The Current studio to perform 'Mr Majestic' and 'Trashformer.' Read More ›
Sharon Van Etten performs a MicroShow at the Warming House in Minneapolis March 18, 2019 Shortly after the release of her new album, 'Remind Me Tomorrow,' Sharon Van Etten performed a MicroShow at the Warming House in Minneapolis, an intimate 40-seat listening room. Concert attendees were those who had won tickets to the show through The Current's on-air and online giveaways to the event. Read More ›
Watch Low Cut Connie perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas March 17, 2019 Philadelphia rock-and-roll band Low Cut Connie perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas, during the SXSW music festival. Read More ›
Watch Cherry Glazerr perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas March 17, 2019 Los Angeles rock band Cherry Glazer perform a set of songs at Barracuda in Austin, Texas, as part of The Current Day Party during the SXSW music festival. Read More ›
Watch BAILEN perform an enchanting 3-song creekside set March 17, 2019 As part of The Current's programming from the South By Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, sibling band BAILEN performed a set of songs at a private residence nestled along Waller Creek. Watch this exclusive performance. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Music kids love March 22, 2019 Rock the Cradle is this Sunday, March 24, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art / Children's Theatre Company -- it's our annual free, no ticket required event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that kids love? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Remembering Phife Dawg March 22, 2019 Depeche Mode was the first alternative British band to go to number one; Loretta Lynn was hospitalized; 'The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash' aired on NBC; and Phife Dawg passed away, 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 ›