Curtiss A: 'I want everything always to be truthful' February 26, 2021 During The Current's spring member drive, we're highlighting eight Minnesota artists - from newcomers to veterans - with new music you need to know. We asked each artist to talk about their history in music, their new songs, and their hopes for the future. Read More ›
Music you should know: 50 songs to discover February 22, 2021 During our February member drive, we're introducing you to 50 new songs by emerging and established artists. Read More ›
Watch Sounds Like Home VI February 26, 2021 It's time for another burst of performances by Minnesota musicians. We've got an incredible lineup -- bugsy, Kid Dakota, Munson-Hicks Party Supplies, Under Violet and Cornbread Harris. Join The Current's Andrea Swensson for this latest round in our virtual festival series. Read More ›
Behind the Scenes: Keny Grey collaborates with Deaf creators on ASL video for ‘Wow’ February 26, 2021 It surprised me when Minneapolis musician Keny Grey picked up the phone the first time I called him: his phone has been especially busy since he went viral for sharing his phone number just a few weeks ago. After quitting his job in December to pursue music full time, Grey started documenting his endeavor on… Read More ›
Arlo Parks: Virtual Session February 26, 2021 West London's Arlo Parks joins Jill Riley for a virtual session--she'll be playing songs from her debut record Collapsed In Sunbeams, and talking about taking refuge in writing, and using art to lift others up. Read More ›
'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' brings Holiday's legacy into the present February 25, 2021 Although set primarily in the 1940s, this new film from director Lee Daniels uses the legendary singer's story to hold up a mirror to modern-day America. Read More ›
Virtual Gig List: Live streamed concerts from your favorite artists February 02, 2021 As concerts are cancelled due to social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, artists are taking to live streaming intimate performances. We've got your watchlist. Read More ›
Observe Black History Month with The Current February 01, 2021 Each weekday in February, we're paying tribute to a different musical icon. Read More ›
I Self Devine is playing the long game February 25, 2021 I Self Devine speaks about his life's path, his vision for the future, and his new song "The Disruptor Suite." Read More ›
Rock and Roll Book Club: 'This Thing Called Life: Prince's Odyssey On + Off the Record' February 25, 2021 Neal Karlen, a Minneapolis journalist who hung out with Prince many times over the years, has written a Prince book like none other: a personal reminisce full of wide-ranging musings on the man and the mystery behind the music. Read More ›
Arlo Parks: Virtual Session February 26, 2021 West London's Arlo Parks joins Jill Riley for a virtual session--she'll be playing songs from her debut record Collapsed In Sunbeams, and talking about taking refuge in writing, and using art to lift others up. Read More ›
Julien Baker: Virtual Session February 22, 2021 Julien Baker connects with The Current's Jill Riley to play a few tracks from her upcoming third studio record, Little Oblivions. In addition to the new record, Julien talks about the sense of communal creation that was instilled in her while growing up in Memphis, the tediousness of waiting to release a record, and the challenges of articulating highly personal work. Read More ›
The Hold Steady: Virtual Session February 19, 2021 Jill Riley connects with Craig Finn and Franz Nicolay of The Hold Steady to hear a few live performances of tracks from their eighth studio album, Open Door Policy--recorded at the Brooklyn Bowl. The three talk about how the sound of Lifter Puller came through on this record, and Franz's return to the band. Read More ›
Altin Gun: Virtual Session February 12, 2021 Altin Gun's Jasper Verhulst talks to Maddie of The Current about crate digging for traditional Turkish folk songs, exploring a poppier sound on their new record, and what the band looks forward to when live shows return. Read More ›
Mike Doughty: Virtual Session January 15, 2021 Mike Doughty joins Morning Show host Jill Riley from his home in Memphis to talk about his new project Ghost Of Vroom, his latest book I Die Each Time I Hear The Sound. Plus, hear performances of a few recent tracks and a familiar favorite. 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 ›
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. Similarly, you can use your smart speaker to listen to Purple Current, Radio Heartland and Rock the Cradle Radio. Read More ›
Prince: The Story of 1999 bonus feature: Dr. Fink, 'When Prince sang live, he was just impeccable' January 03, 2020 Matt Fink - aka Dr. Fink - was one of Prince's first keyboard players and is a member of the Revolution. In conversation with Andrea Swensson, Dr. Fink reflects on performing, recording and touring with Prince. 'He was always transforming himself into something different with every record,' Fink says. 'There was always something new and original and exploratory.' Read More ›
Arlo Parks: Virtual Session February 26, 2021 West London's Arlo Parks joins Jill Riley for a virtual session--she'll be playing songs from her debut record Collapsed In Sunbeams, and talking about taking refuge in writing, and using art to lift others up. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Funky Friday February 26, 2021 An occasional yet long-standing Morning Show tradition... What songs do you want to hear for Funky Friday? 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 ›