Music News: Rivers Cuomo 'actually crying' over Weezer SNL skit December 17, 2018 Rivers Cuomo is crying with joy over a 'Saturday Night Live' skit debating the merits of Weezer. Also in the news today: Wrecking Crew bassist Joe Osborn dies at 81, Bruce Springsteen wraps up Broadway run, Paul McCartney gets "Back" with Ringo Starr, Offset awkwardly apologizes to Cardi B, and Pitbull goes to 'Africa' with disastrous results. Read More ›
Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra announce new shows and a live album December 17, 2018 Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra have just announced a new collaboration. The duo will be hosting two concerts this March that will be recorded live at Orchestra Hall. Having previously collaborated with the Minnesota Orchestra, Dessa is excited to work with the musicians on this collaboration that will include new material in addition to some… Read More ›
Album of the Week: JD McPherson, 'Socks' December 17, 2018 You can tell JD McPherson is fan of Christmas. Socks swings like crazy! This is the album to put on when you are baking cookies in the kitchen, putting up the tree with a spiked eggnog in hand or the ultimate album to kick that Christmas party up a notch. Read More ›
Music News: Why Taylor Swift is using facial recognition at concerts December 14, 2018 Taylor Swift is reportedly using facial recognition to stop stalkers at concerts. Will other stars follow suit? Also in the news today: Nancy Wilson dies at 81, Post Malone sells all the Crocs, an Oscars-style montage to bands that broke up this year - and new music from Chance the Rapper, Ariana Grande, and the Avett Brothers. Read More ›
Photos and recap: Radio Heartland's rollicking 10-year celebration concert December 14, 2018 On Thursday night, Radio Heartland celebrated 10 years of streaming with a four-band concert at The Hook and Ladder Theater and Lounge in Minneapolis. See photos from performances by Dusty Heart, Dustin Arbuckle and the Haymakers, Molly Maher and her Disbelievers, and Erik Koskinen. Read More ›
Friday Five: Roma di Luna, LUXYZ, and more new Minnesota music videos December 14, 2018 The last Hanukkah candles have burned down, kinaras have yet to be lit, and Christmas is just a week and a half away. In this installment of Friday Five, Roma di Luna and Katy Vernon share bittersweet Christmas music videos, Tiny Deaths “dance the album,” and Minnesota hip-hop represents hard. Roma di Luna – “Lonely… Read More ›
Music News: Inside this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees December 13, 2018 This year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced: the Cure, Def Leppard, Janet Jackson, Stevie Nicks, Radiohead, Roxy Music, and the Zombies. The Current's program director Jim McGuinn, a Rock Hall voter, joins Jay and Jade to talk about this year's honorees...and who didn't make the cut. Read More ›
Giveaway: Paisley Park tour and merchandise package December 13, 2018 Enter for a chance to experience Prince's Paisley Park first-hand. Read More ›
Janet Jackson, The Cure, Radiohead Among Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees For 2019 December 13, 2018 The institution chose seven inductees from a field of 15 to honor at next March's ceremony, including Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Roxy Music and The Zombies. Read More ›
Top 89 of 2018: Best Local Artists December 13, 2018 The Current's Top 89 countdown is our main year-end event, but we're supplementing the song list with some fabulous bonus categories, including Best Local Artists. Read More ›
Giveaway: Paisley Park tour and merchandise package December 13, 2018 Enter for a chance to experience Prince's Paisley Park first-hand. Read More ›
Music News: Runaways' Jackie Fox wins big on 'Jeopardy!' December 18, 2018 Music fans may have recognized this week's big winner on 'Jeopardy!' It's Jackie Fox, who played bass in the Runaways. Also in the news today: the Strokes promise 'global comeback,' Bob Dylan collabs with Poo Bear, Carlton actor sues over his 'Fresh Prince' dance, Cardi B takes Carpool Karaoke to a senior center, and why concert revenues are going through the roof. 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, and get enhanced functionality -- song names, requests, song of the day -- with our Alexa Skill. Read More ›
John Grant performs in The Current studio December 07, 2018 Michigan-born, Reykjavik-based musician John Grant is a fascinating individual even before he starts performing songs. Ahead of a show at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, Grant stopped at The Current studio to play songs and to engage in lively and thoughtful conversation with host Mac Wilson. Read More ›
Haley performs instrumentals from 'Pleasureland' in The Current studio December 06, 2018 Although Haley has composed instrumental music before, her 2018 release 'Pleasureland' is her first all-instrumental full-length. 'This was so much more satisfying when I wasn't trying to say something with words,' Haley says. 'It was how I felt and what I connected to.' Haley, along with Jeremy Ylvisaker, visited The Current studio to play music from 'Pleasureland.' Read More ›
Listen to Thom Yorke's 'Suspiria Session' from Electric Lady studios December 06, 2018 Listen to a special recording of Thom Yorke performing songs from the 'Suspiria' soundtrack and a 2011 classic from Radiohead. Read More ›
JD McPherson and band pull up their 'Socks' in The Current studio December 04, 2018 Even though JD McPherson told himself he'd never do a Christmas album, a little holiday spirit changed his mind. McPherson and his band recently released 'Socks,' an album of 11 holiday originals. 'It still just hits me as the most ridiculous album title of all time!' McPherson laughs as he and his band stopped into The Current studio for a session hosted by Brian Oake and Jill Riley. Read More ›
William Prince performs in The Current studio December 02, 2018 Winnipeg-based singer-songwriter William Prince wants to write songs that stand the test of time. 'I'm in the business of writing hopefully good songs, [and] getting better,' he says. 'I think my best ones are to come yet.' William Prince recently visited The Current for a session hosted by Bill DeVille. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Formed in high school December 18, 2018 Inspired by U2's history and Eric Malmberg's high school band "Arson", we want to explore the high school space this morning. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear that formed when the members were in high school? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Keith Richards December 18, 2018 Sly and the Family Stone went No. 1 with 'There's A Riot Going On'; James Brown and Loretta Lynn were honored for their contributions to U.S. culture; The Tokens started a three-week run at No. 1 with 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight', 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 ›