Adia Victoria on ‘Silences,’ collaborating with The National’s Aaron Dessner, and getting ready for Rock the Garden June 18, 2019 While writing her second full-length album, Silences, Adia Victoria spent time in the stacks of the Vanderbilt University library, poring over the works of women she admires — from Toni Morrison to Virginia Woolf to Tillie Olsen, whose 1978 novel inspired the album’s title. “I consider myself a writer first and foremost, and I don’t… Read More ›
Send us your Pride Anthem requests June 17, 2019 The Current celebrates Twin Cities Pride Weekend, June 21 to 23. To help us craft a great playlist for the upcoming weekend, tell us what Pride Anthems you'd like to hear. Read More ›
Get your tickets to Rock the Garden! June 14, 2019 Don't miss Rock the Garden this year featuring The National, Courtney Barnett, X, Heart Bones, deM atlaS, Bad Bad Hats, Adia Victoria and The Beths! Read More ›
Music on TV this week: Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real; Willie Nelson; Sleater-Kinney; Mumford & Sons; the Raconteurs June 17, 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 ›
Album of the Week: Prince, 'Originals' June 17, 2019 If you want to hear Prince laying down the coos that would guide Appollonia, the grooves that Sheila E would make famous, and even the song that Kenny Rogers got a piece - look no further. Read More ›
Watch Father John Misty perform in concert at the Armory in Minneapolis June 16, 2019 On Friday, June 14, singer-songwriter Father John Misty (aka Josh Tillman) and his band performed in concert at the Armory in Minneapolis. The Current was on hand to record the set on live video, and you can watch the complete concert. Read More ›
Watch Bad Bad Hats perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas March 16, 2019 Minneapolis band Bad Bad Hats perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas, during the SXSW music festival. Read More ›
Theft of the Dial: Kerry Alexander of Bad Bad Hats January 17, 2019 Kerry Alexander of Bad Bad Hats 'steals' the Local Show from Andrea Swensson for a Theft of the Dial. Bad Bad Hats are playing The Current's 14th Birthday Party on Friday, Jan. 18 at First Avenue Read More ›
Album of the Week: Bad Bad Hats, 'Lightning Round' August 20, 2018 Bad Bad Hats return with their sophomore record 'Lightning Round,' out now on Afternoon Records. Read More ›
Bad Bad Hats perform in The Current studio August 16, 2015 With the release of their debut full-length Psychic Reader, Minneapolis' Bad Bad Hats stopped by The Current to perform live in-studio and to chat with host David Campbell of The Local Show. Read More ›
Watch Father John Misty perform in concert at the Armory in Minneapolis June 16, 2019 On Friday, June 14, singer-songwriter Father John Misty (aka Josh Tillman) and his band performed in concert at the Armory in Minneapolis. The Current was on hand to record the set on live video, and you can watch the complete concert. Read More ›
Watch Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform in concert in Minneapolis June 16, 2019 On Friday, June 14, award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and his band the 400 Unit performed in concert at the Armory in Minneapolis. The Current was on hand to record the set on live video, and you can watch the complete concert. Read More ›
Playlist: Aar Maanta Youtube hits June 14, 2019 YouTube has become an indispensable tool for Somali artists to share their music and create an online community. To give you a sense of the music and stories that exist on London-based Somali musician Aar Maanta's channel, we put together a list of some of the singer-songwriter's videos. Read More ›
The Current Rewind: Aan WadaMidnimayno Minnesota June 12, 2019 Ask most casual Minnesota music fans about the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis, and they'll probably tell you about the folk and blues hippie scene of the '60s and '70s. These days, the West Bank is home to a thriving Somali population, and several Somali-Minnesotans are famous throughout the diaspora for their own music and poetry. In this episode, we learn about music and community from our Somali neighbors. Read More ›
Photos: A tour of Minneapolis' Cedar-Riverside neighborhood June 12, 2019 With venues like the Cedar Cultural Center, Palmer's Bar, and Mixed Blood Theatre, Minneapolis' West Bank has become a hub for Somali music and culture. Cedar-Riverside resident and KFAI radio host Abdirizak Bihi takes us for a tour of his neighborhood, which he calls "Little Mogadishu." Read More ›
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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 ›
Coffee Break: Originals June 17, 2019 We've done it before but we can't avoid it on a day when we have both a History Highlight and an Album of the Week featuring original versions of famous songs. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what original versions of later famous songs do you want to hear? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Dolly Parton recorded 'I Will Always Love You' June 17, 2019 Col. Tom Parker became Elvis's boss; Andy Gibb had a singles-chart first; NKOTB scored their first No. 1 hit; Springsteen proved he is a marathon man; Carole King had a huge album hit; and Dolly Parton recorded a timeless classic, 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 ›