Prince: The Story of 1999, Episode 1: My Mind Says Prepare to Fight November 19, 2019 The Story of 1999 is a four-part audio documentary series brought to you by The Current in collaboration with the Prince Estate, Paisley Park, and Warner Records. Read More ›
Wee Willie Walker, Minnesota soul legend, dies at 77 November 19, 2019 Wee Willie Walker, one of the earliest and greatest soul singers to emerge from the Twin Cities scene, has died at age 77. Walker’s wife Judy confirmed the sad news in an e-mail; a cause of death was not immediately available. Walker moved to Minneapolis from Memphis as a teen around 1960, an experienced singer… Read More ›
Listen to Looch: the fascinating story of rock photographer Jim Marshall November 19, 2019 Think of any photograph basically from the '60s to the '80s of every huge band you can think of, and Jim Marshall likely took that photo. Mary Lucia talks about 'Show Me The Picture: The Story of Jim Marshall,' a new documentary that details the life of a truly iconic rock photographer. Read More ›
Michigander bring their music and home-state pride to The Current studio November 19, 2019 It's right in the name: Michigander not only wear their roots proudly, but they were even inspired by fellow Michigan band White Stripes. 'It was pretty cool to think some band from Michigan and not from California or New York is a real rock band,' front man Jason Singer recalls. 'That was pretty significant.' Listen to Michigander's complete session at The Current. Read More ›
Music on TV this week: The Black Keys; The 1975; DJ Shadow; Kacey Musgraves; Hozier; King Princess November 18, 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 for a curated listening experience. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music. Read More ›
Watch Son Volt perform a nine-song Microshow set November 18, 2019 Jay Farrar and Mark Spencer of Americana icons Son Volt perform a nine-song set before an audience of lucky winners at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, recorded live in August 2019. Read More ›
Crooners Supper Club celebrates five years of keeping the focus on music November 18, 2019 Driving down Central Avenue in Minneapolis one summer, Mary Tjosvold and Larry Dunsmore decided to take a chance on a dream. They noticed that the familiar Shorewood Bar and Grill was a little too quiet that night and, after finding out that the venue had shut its doors, they made an offer on the property.… Read More ›
Album of the Week: The Avett Brothers, 'Closer Than Together' November 18, 2019 For their tenth record, The Avett Brothers are branching out both musically and lyrically, but don't worry - there are still plenty of songs featuring that classic Avett sound. Read More ›
Caamp plant a stake in The Current studio November 16, 2019 While in town to play a sold-out show at First Avenue in Minneapolis, the Ohio band Caamp visited The Current to talk with host Mac Wilson and to play songs from their album, 'By and By.' Read More ›
Review and photos: FKA twigs brings strength and intention to masterful Palace Theatre performance November 15, 2019 Thirty minutes after her scheduled set time, following a half-hour of increasingly urgent electronic music, FKA twigs floated in front of the velvet curtain of the Palace Theatre on Thursday night. Her eyes were covered in ruby red crystals and she wore a massive volume of lavish fabrics that made it impossible to tell where… Read More ›
Michigander bring their music and home-state pride to The Current studio November 19, 2019 It's right in the name: Michigander not only wear their roots proudly, but they were even inspired by fellow Michigan band White Stripes. 'It was pretty cool to think some band from Michigan and not from California or New York is a real rock band,' front man Jason Singer recalls. 'That was pretty significant.' Listen to Michigander's complete session at The Current. Read More ›
Watch Son Volt perform a nine-song Microshow set November 18, 2019 Jay Farrar and Mark Spencer of Americana icons Son Volt perform a nine-song set before an audience of lucky winners at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, recorded live in August 2019. Read More ›
The Current Rewind: The Peters Brothers' anti-rock crusade September 04, 2019 A family of pastors hell-bent on saving souls. A pro-sticker Washington wife. A B-horror blood-gusher with a heart of gold. Plus...Prince's photographer? This episode's cast of characters is just a peek at the wild ride of the Peters Brothers, the evangelical trio who hosted record burnings and condemned rock music throughout the 1980s. But for all the Peters' popcorn-worthy stunts, you could say darkness was at play. Read More ›
Playlist: The rock that fueled the Peters Brothers September 05, 2019 In the '80s, controversial St. Paul ministers the Peters Brothers traveled around America preaching about the dangers of rock music. From shock-rock to suggestive pop, this playlist compiles some of the songs that fueled the Peters Brothers' protests against rock & roll. Read More ›
Tou SaiK Lee interviews Missy and Ernest Whiteman about representation, intergenerational art, and 'The Outsiders' September 03, 2019 For the latest episode of The Current Rewind, local rapper Tou SaiK Lee sat down with a father and daughter pair, Ernest and Missy Whiteman, who are both artists working in Minnesota. Tou SaiK is Hmong, and Ernest and Missy are Hinono'ei; all three artists use their respective mediums to create art that bridges generations in their cultures. 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: Cheer you up November 19, 2019 Sean brought us in some trivia questions this morning centered around songs and artists that might cheer up someone feeling a little down. And with the weather getting grayer and colder, we thought it was time to lift our spirits a bit. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that cheer you up? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Carl Perkins recorded "Blue Suede Shoes" November 19, 2019 Carl Perkins recorded 'Blue Suede Shoes'; B.B. King kicked off a European tour; U2 released 'Achtung Baby'; David Crosby had a successful liver transplant; and the Supremes scored their seventh No. 1 single, 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 ›