Meet Honeybutter, a Minneapolis folk-jazz-bossa-nova-pop band who are ready to make you smile July 15, 2021 In a regular series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Honeybutter, a Minneapolis trio making their live debut tonight at the Turf Club. Their debut EP is forthcoming this fall. Zak Khan (guitar/production): I went to college in this small town called St. Peter. The college was Gustavus. I… Read More ›
Yola plays songs from 'Stand For Myself', talks about upcoming role as Sister Rosetta Tharpe July 15, 2021 Yola plays songs from her upcoming record, 'Stand For Myself' coming out July 30 on Easy Eye Sound . Plus, she catches up with The Current's Jill Riley about playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the upcoming Baz Luhrmann film 'Elvis,' and how her childhood musical influences came through on the new record. Read More ›
Hear new songs from Bad Bad Hats, Vince Staples, Lala Lala, Strand of Oaks, Hovvdy and Peggy Gou July 15, 2021 Minnesota's Bad Bad Hats are now signed to New Jersey label Don Giovanni Records, and they've got a new album on the way. Hear the first single from that, along with new tunes by Vince Staples, Lala Lala, Strand of Oaks, Hovvdy and Peggy Gou. Read More ›
Rock and Roll Book Club: Two titles plant stakes in the critical firmament for Duran Duran July 15, 2021 Stephen Davis's band bio 'Please Please Tell Me Now' and Annie Zaleski's 'Rio' both make the case for Duran Duran as a band to be reckoned with, no matter what Rolling Stone said in the '80s. Read More ›
Celebrate Pride weekend with The Current July 15, 2021 The Twin Cities will celebrate Pride this weekend, and The Current is providing your soundtrack! Read More ›
The Chart Show: Lorde, Leon Bridges, and Japanese Breakfast Debut July 14, 2021 A number of new acts are on the charts for the first week: Garbage, Leon Bridges, Lorde, Big Red Machine, and Japanese Breakfast who jumps onto the Chart at #4 with "Be Sweet." Read More ›
Wellness Wednesday: Tips for navigating the doctor's office as an LGBTQ person July 14, 2021 A visit to the doctor can be intimidating for anyone, but the challenges are multiplied for members of the LGBTQ community: too few medical professionals are properly trained to meet their distinct needs. Jessica Halem, of the Tegan and Sara Foundation, shares strategies that can help. Read More ›
Dylan Cartlidge plays songs from 'Hope Above Adversity,' reflects on music as an escape July 13, 2021 Dylan Cartlidge plays songs from his debut record, 'Hope Above Adversity,' in a virtual session. Plus, Dylan catches up with Mary Lucia about recording in his laundry room, and finding an escape through music. Read More ›
Album of the Week: Lucy Dacus, 'Home Video' July 12, 2021 With the release of her third solo album, fans knew well enough to prepare themselves for some honey-dripped raw emotion on 'Home Video,' but Lucy Dacus defied even that expectation by releasing her most incisive record to date. Read More ›
Prince's shoes go on display at Paisley Park July 09, 2021 Gigi Berry reports on the new "Beautiful Collection" of Prince's shoes at Paisley Park. Read More ›
Shungudzo plays songs from 'I'm not a mother, but I have children' in Virtual Session July 19, 2021 Shungudzo joins Mary Lucia in conversation about the ways poetry are intertwined with her songwriting, her experiences as a child moving from Zimbabwe to the US, and what she's got planned for the fall. Plus, watch performances of tracks from her new record, 'I'm not a mother, but I have children'. Read More ›
Yola plays songs from 'Stand For Myself', talks about upcoming role as Sister Rosetta Tharpe July 15, 2021 Yola plays songs from her upcoming record, 'Stand For Myself' coming out July 30 on Easy Eye Sound . Plus, she catches up with The Current's Jill Riley about playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the upcoming Baz Luhrmann film 'Elvis,' and how her childhood musical influences came through on the new record. Read More ›
Dylan Cartlidge plays songs from 'Hope Above Adversity,' reflects on music as an escape July 13, 2021 Dylan Cartlidge plays songs from his debut record, 'Hope Above Adversity,' in a virtual session. Plus, Dylan catches up with Mary Lucia about recording in his laundry room, and finding an escape through music. Read More ›
Alice Merton plays "Vertigo," discusses what makes a place feel like home June 29, 2021 Alice Merton joins The Current to play a few songs including her newest single "Vertigo," and catch up with Mary Lucia about overcoming her anxieties around performing, what makes a place feel like home, and her thoughts on writing about heartbreak. Read More ›
Genesis Owusu: "There are no rules to the artist who I want to be" June 22, 2021 Australia's Genesis Owusu plays songs from his debut record, 'Smiling with No Teeth,' and talks to Zeke about his philosophies as an artist, and making music that eschews genres and pushes boundaries. Read More ›
#Current15: The Best of The Current in a new stream January 06, 2020 We're celebrating the 15 years The Current has been on the air, so we took your favorite songs from the past decade and a half and made them into a brand new stream. 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. Similarly, you can use your smart speaker to listen to Purple Current, Radio Heartland and Rock the Cradle Radio. Read More ›
Musicheads Essential Album: Prince, '1999' April 08, 2021 In 1982, Prince released the critically acclaimed double album '1999,' and it made him a superstar. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Going for gold July 23, 2021 Today is the first day of the Tokyo Olympics. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about gold do you want to hear? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Remembering Amy Winehouse July 23, 2021 Neil Young and his high school friends recorded their first single; Frank Sinatra had a No. 1 album; Barry Manilow 'made it' to the top of the singles chart; the Police kicked off a massive world tour, and Amy Winehouse passed away, 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 ›