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 ›
Theft of the Dial: Nick Urata of DeVotchKa October 21, 2018 When DeVotchKa's Nick Urata stopped by The Current's studio, he wanted to play a set that would help listeners escape from many of the world's issues. Read More ›
Review: Florence + the Machine rally spirits at the Target Center October 21, 2018 I’ve never done a cartwheel in my life. As a chubby six-year-old, I watched my friends spin around the room — insisting it was easy — but I kept falling on my shoulders. That all changed last night. I mean, I may not have lugged my 175 pounds up and over each other. But I grasped the… Read More ›
Review and photos: Jain takes the Fine Line into orbit October 21, 2018 Jain’s sold out concert last night at the Fine Line Music Cafe was a playful and energetic evening led by an artist who took us on a sonic journey. The French pop artist, on a North American tour behind her 2018 album Souldier, is known for mixing sounds from a multitude of sources — from Arabic… Read More ›
Mike Elizondo finds ‘Live From Here’ musical director gig ‘exhilarating’ October 20, 2018 “I had a couple things. Right here –” A bass line sounds. “Exaggerate. Draw it out. And when we get to the bridge…” Mike Elizondo is standing behind Live From Here host Chris Thile and singer/songwriter Madison Cunningham on the Palace Theatre stage, an electric bass strapped around his torso and black T-shirt. He’s living… 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 ›
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: Rihanna turned down Super Bowl halftime show in solidarity with Kaepernick October 19, 2018 Given the NFL's treatment of Colin Kaepernick and other players who've taken a knee, Rihanna was not about to perform at the 2019 Super Bowl halftime show. Plus, new releases from Elle King, Greta Van Fleet, Empress Of, Khalid, and Brandi Carlile. 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 ›
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 ›
Watch CHVRCHES live in concert at the Palace Theatre October 03, 2018 CHVRCHES played the second of two sold-out shows at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., on their tour supporting the album, 'Love Is Dead.' We streamed live video of CHVRCHES' entire set at The Palace Theatre; watch the archived concert. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Animated bands October 19, 2018 We are lucky enough to have a special guest coming by the show today - Ron Campbell, legendary animator, who did animations for Sesame Street, the Yellow Submarine feature film, and The Beatles TV series, among so many others. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands that have been at one point animated? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Remembering Peter Tosh on his birthday October 19, 2018 Bowie released 'Pin-Ups'; A-ha became the first Norwegian act to have a No. 1 U.S. single; Noel Gallagher played his first live gig with Oasis; Nirvana hit No. 1 with a live compilation album; Johnny Marr had an academic turn; and Peter Tosh was born, 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 ›