Music News: Scott Walker, '60s singer who pushed the avant-garde, dies At 76 March 25, 2019 Artists celebrate musician Scott Walker's career and influence, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame stands by its induction of Michael Jackson, artists celebrate Scott Hutchison, and Lil Wayne's notebook is up for sale for a pretty penny. Read More ›
What was Prince's best song of 2001? March 25, 2019 The work Prince released in 2001 speaks for itself, but it also speaks for the band-oriented funk sound Prince would home in on so deeply in the coming years. 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 ›
Music on TV this week: Dido; Durand Jones & the Indications; Billie Eilish; BAILEN; Tame Impala March 25, 2019 Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings and find performance videos as the week progresses. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music. Read More ›
In pictures: Rock the Cradle 2019 March 25, 2019 Ten thousand people visited the campus of the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis on Sunday, March 24, for the 14th installment of Rock the Cradle, a free day of fun and music for kids and their grownups presented by The Current and Children's Minnesota. Read More ›
Celebrating Minnesota music throughout April March 25, 2019 We're gearing up for month of celebrating Minnesota music with you. Read More ›
Album of the Week: Jenny Lewis, 'On The Line' March 25, 2019 Jenny Lewis put herself on the emotional line with this album. Fans will appreciate the insight into what makes her tick, and will likely relate to the grieving process, and the notion of moving on and coming out OK on the other end of emotional turmoil. 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 ›
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 ›
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: Scott Walker, '60s singer who pushed the avant-garde, dies At 76 March 25, 2019 Artists celebrate musician Scott Walker's career and influence, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame stands by its induction of Michael Jackson, artists celebrate Scott Hutchison, and Lil Wayne's notebook is up for sale for a pretty penny. 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: Scott Walker's influence March 25, 2019 Scott Walker - singer-songwriter, composer and record producer who came to fame as part of The Walker Brothers - has died at the age of 76. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were influenced by Scott Walker in one way or another? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Bjork debuted her swan dress March 25, 2019 Bjork wore a swan dress and egg purse, then took eight years off; Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder was pulled from the sea after a scary encounter in a riptide; Bono was a character witness for Peter Buck; Prince took home an Oscar for the music of 'Purple Rain'; and country musician Buck Owens died, 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 ›