Giveaway: Rock and Roll is Alive! (and it lives in Minneapolis) 7" April 17, 2019 If you missed the April 5th game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat, don't worry, we've got your chance to score the free Prince 7" that was handed out to fans. Read More ›
Rock and Roll Book Club: In 'I Would Die 4 U,' Toure explores 'why Prince became an icon' April 17, 2019 In honor of Minnesota Music Month, we're revisiting a classic Prince book: Toure's 'I Would Die 4 U' (2013), which promises to explain 'why Prince became an icon.' Read More ›
Listen to Looch: why X mean so much to me April 16, 2019 This week, Mary Lucia talks about legendary Los Angeles punk-rock band X, who are playing Rock the Garden 2019. As a longtime fan, Lucia explains why X mean so much to her -- and why it's important to see X perform. Read More ›
Music News: Aretha Franklin awarded honorary Pulitzer Prize April 16, 2019 There are two Pulitzer Prizes being awarded to musicians this year: the regular prize, to composer Ellen Reid, and a Special Citation for the late Aretha Franklin. Also in the news today: Mick Jagger's bouncing back, Fender designs 'Game of Thrones' guitars, and a Paris crowd respond to the Notre-Dame fire with healing song. Read More ›
Interview: Gaelynn Lea on her music, becoming a public figure, and disability justice April 16, 2019 Propelled into the spotlight with her Tiny Desk Contest win in 2016, we caught up with Gaelynn Lea about her role as a popular touring musician and public figure. Read More ›
Music News: Grammys organization to name first-ever woman president April 15, 2019 Billboard reports that for the first time ever, the Recording Academy will be led by a woman. Also in the news today: Coachella recap, Jay-Z to reopen Webster Hall, fans petition to rename black hole in Chris Cornell's honor, and Spoon respond to video of Pete Buttigieg playing their music. Plus, what are Taylor Swift and Madonna teasing? Read More ›
Amanda Palmer stuns with piano performance in The Current studio April 15, 2019 Amanda Palmer performs at The Current Read More ›
Music on TV this week: Weezer; Jade Bird; Blood Orange; the 1975; Lizzo; Toro y Moi April 15, 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. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music. Read More ›
Michael Rossetto performs at Radio Heartland April 15, 2019 Michael Rossetto brings who he calls the 'A team' of session musicians into the Radio Heartland studio to perform songs from Rossetto's new album, 'Intermodal Blues.' Read More ›
Album of the Week: The Cactus Blossoms, 'Easy Way' April 15, 2019 The Cactus Blossoms are blooming. There is a timelessness in these songs and nothing can touch Jack and Page's harmonies. Read More ›
Giveaway: Rock and Roll is Alive! (and it lives in Minneapolis) 7" April 17, 2019 If you missed the April 5th game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat, don't worry, we've got your chance to score the free Prince 7" that was handed out to fans. Read More ›
Giveaway: John Prine The Tree of Forgiveness (signed vinyl) April 19, 2019 The Tree of Forgiveness by John Prine came out just over a year ago and we have a couple of copies of vinyl to giveaway, signed by Mr. Prine himself. Read More ›
Music News: Unfinished Prince memoir gets publication date April 22, 2019 A memoir that Prince started writing prior to his 2016 death will be published Oct. 29, with supplemental commentary by his editor. Also in the news today: M.I.A. responds to Sri Lanka bombings, Woodstock 50 delays ticket sale, one musician marriage ends and another begins. Plus, a roundup of Coachella weekend two news, and Florence Welch's 'Game of Thrones' song. 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 ›
Amanda Palmer stuns with piano performance in The Current studio April 15, 2019 Amanda Palmer performs at The Current Read More ›
Ex Hex perform in The Current studio April 12, 2019 Ahead of a show at the Turf Club in St. Paul, Ex Hex stopped at The Current studio to play songs from their new album, 'It's Real.' Read More ›
Silence Kit perform in The Current studio April 12, 2019 One of the acts participating in this year's Midwest Music Exchange, Winnipeg's Silence Kit stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Mark Wheat. Read More ›
Champagne Confetti push the boundaries of orchestral music in The Current studio April 11, 2019 Featuring some of the Twin Cities, top musicians from across genres, Champagne Confetti are an 11-piece orchestra that blend ambient sounds with electronic beats, R&B and chamber music. The group perform at the Parkway Theater on Apr. 13 and stopped by The Current studio to share more about their work. Read More ›
Hayes Carll plays songs from 'What It Is' live in the studio April 03, 2019 Hayes Carll says his personal Mount Rushmore of songwriters has always been Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Kris Kristofferson and John Prine, but having the sound advice of co-producers Allison Moorer and Brad Jones has given his latest release, 'What It Is,' a fresh sound. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Earth Day April 22, 2019 Today is Earth Day - a day to demonstrate and promote environmental awareness and calls for the protection of our planet. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Earth Day? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Daniel Johns April 22, 2019 Daniel Johns was born; John Lennon took a new middle name; the Who performed 'Tommy' at the Bolton Institute of Technology; the Blues Brothers made their debut; Peter Frampton comes alive at age 65; and the Troggs released a 'wild' tune that left its mark on garage and punk rock, 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 ›