Today in Music History: Remembering Maybelle Carter October 23, 2018 Maybelle Carter passed away; Dion cautioned everyone to keep away from 'Runaround Sue'; Stevie Wonder, age 12, recorded his first single for Motown; Nirvana played their first European show; Def Leppard played three continents in 24 hours; and Bob Dylan recorded 'The Times They Are A-Changin', Today in Music History. Read More ›
Nathaniel Rateliff filmed a music video at the Turf Club and played a #MicroShow in the same day October 22, 2018 Back in early August, Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats performed an eight-song MicroShow for fans of The Current at the Turf Club; an audience just one-seventh the size of their sold-out Palace Theatre gig the night before. Before playing “A Little Honey,” Rateliff told the MicroShow audience that they had been filming a music video… Read More ›
Music News: Top Halloween songs revealed October 22, 2018 Billboard has run the numbers to reveal today's most popular Halloween songs. Also, a Tom Petty park is dedicated; Anthony Kiedis was ejected from a Lakers game; Loretta Lynn and Ozzy Osbourne are (separately) on the mend; and Lizzo's flute break goes viral. Read More ›
Music on TV this week: Courtney Barnett; Florence + the Machine; Avett Brothers; Lily Allen; Brandi Carlile October 22, 2018 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 ›
Watch Low live in concert at the Fitzgerald Theater October 22, 2018 On Friday, November 2, Watch Low perform their 'Double Negative' tour live from the historic Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul, Minn. Read More ›
Album of the Week: Elvis Costello and The Imposters, 'Look Now' October 22, 2018 Costello is a guy who has done it all musically, from a T-Bone Burnett produced roots/country album to a collaboration with the hip-hop aces, The Roots. Read More ›
Listen to Live Current Volume 14 October 11, 2018 Each Fall, The Current collects some of the best live and in-studio performances of past year into one great album -- Live Current. This year, we're proud to release the fourteenth volume in the series. Read More ›
Record shopping with Adam from Low Cut Connie September 26, 2018 Enter for a chance to win a gift certificate shopping spree with Adam from Low Cut Connie at the Electric Fetus. Read More ›
Music News: Top Halloween songs revealed October 22, 2018 Billboard has run the numbers to reveal today's most popular Halloween songs. Also, a Tom Petty park is dedicated; Anthony Kiedis was ejected from a Lakers game; Loretta Lynn and Ozzy Osbourne are (separately) on the mend; and Lizzo's flute break goes viral. 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 ›
The Current Music News podcast August 10, 2018 In about ten minutes a day, hosts Jay Gabler and Jade put music industry headlines in context, share breaking news about upcoming releases, and surprise listeners with strange-but-true stories. Entertaining, conversational, and informative, The Current Music News is an essential daily listen for fans of all genres of music to catch up on the news that matters about today’s most essential artists. 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 ›
Watch Low live in concert at the Fitzgerald Theater October 22, 2018 On Friday, November 2, Watch Low perform their 'Double Negative' tour live from the historic Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul, Minn. Read More ›
Jain performs in The Current studio October 20, 2018 Jain returns to The Current's studio, bearing new songs and a sentimental favorite. Tonight, she'll play a sold-out show at the Fine Line in Minneapolis. But first, she stopped in to talk with Mac Wilson and perform "Makeba," "Inspecta," and "Alright." Read More ›
Four Fists share protest strategy, rap bangers in The Current studio October 17, 2018 Four Fists -- P.O.S and Astronautalis -- just dropped 6666, their first album as a duo. The Message -- Sanni Brown and Sean McPherson -- invited them in for an in-studio session. They shared 20 minutes of sharp, contemplative music and conversation. Read More ›
Justin Courtney Pierre performs in The Current studio October 10, 2018 Motion City Soundtrack's Justin Courtney Pierre has a debut solo album, 'In The Drink,' releasing Friday, Oct. 12. Just ahead of that release, Pierre and his band stopped at The Current to play songs from the new record and to talk with Mary Lucia. Read More ›
Watch Death Cab for Cutie live in concert at the Palace Theatre October 05, 2018 Death Cab for Cutie played the second of two shows at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., on their tour supporting the album, 'Thank You for Today,' on Saturday, Oct. 6. The Current streamed live video of Death Cab's entire set at The Palace Theatre; watch the archived concert. Read More ›
Coffee Break: the music of Carole King October 22, 2018 Carole King is one of the most prolific songwriters of our lifetime, and tonight, "BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical" comes through town for a short run at the Orpheum Theatre. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what music from the world of Carole King do you want to hear? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Shaggy October 22, 2018 Shaggy was born, The Beach Boys' song 'Good Vibrations' entered the singles charts; the Supremes had the No. 1 album; Bob Dylan returned to Duluth for a gig after a near-30-year absence; and Pearl Jam played their very first gig 28 years ago, 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 ›