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 ›