Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green has died at age 73 July 25, 2020 Lawyers representing Green's family issued a statement saying, 'It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep.' Green composed the band's first No. 1 hit, 'Albatross,' which topped the charts in 1968. Read More ›
Breaking down the legacy of race in traditional music in America July 25, 2020 The symbols of America's racist past have been under intense scrutiny since the protests against police brutality erupted nationwide. Now, the traditional music community is having its own reckoning. Read More ›
Behind the Scenes: Ondara’s folk odyssey ‘Ballad of Nana Doline’ July 24, 2020 After a sold-out homecoming show in Minnesota last December following the release of his first album and a long string of tour dates, Ondara told Andrea Swensson, “Looking at my journey and my trajectory, where I’m from is just so far that there’s just no way…I can’t go back. Forward is the only place to… Read More ›
Stream Taylor Swift's new album, 'Folklore' July 24, 2020 Swift's eighth studio album -- recorded in isolation and announced just a day before it was released -- features collaborations with members of The National and Bon Iver. Read More ›
Music News: Musicians lost to COVID-19 July 23, 2020 As the coronavirus crisis continues, we look at some of the sadly many musicians - from world-famous to quietly impactful - we've lost to COVID-19. Read More ›
The Chart Show: Jayhawks Soar to the Top July 22, 2020 Minnesota's own, The Jayhawks, capture number 1 on the chart this week with the first single from their new album "Xoxo." Read More ›
Take our survey: What types of virtual experiences would you like to see from The Current? July 22, 2020 Since we can't physically gather together, we want your input on what types of virtual experiences you would like to see from The Current. Read More ›
Listen to Looch: interview with photographer Burk Uzzle July 22, 2020 Burk Uzzle has enjoyed a decades-long career as a photojournalist, capturing some of the most iconic images of the past 50 years, including the photo that became the cover of the Woodstock album. But perhaps his most passionate work focuses on the matter of race and equality in America. Read More ›
Rock and Roll Book Club: Chris Frantz's 'Remain In Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina' July 22, 2020 In a readable, if slightly bland, memoir, the drummer who drove Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club shares his memories. Read More ›
Independent venues face bleak future without aid July 21, 2020 Small music venues in the U.S. are looking for a lifeline, and a new bill in Congress called the Restart Act might be it. Advocates say the future of independent clubs relies on government relief. Read More ›
Live Virtual Session: Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes August 07, 2020 In a virtual interview and live session with The Current's Mac Wilson, Dawes' Taylor Goldsmith talked about how their music, whether it's their 2016 album We're All Gonna Die or their upcoming seventh studio album Good Luck With Whatever, has unintentionally ended up being very suited to the current moment. Read More ›
Live Virtual Session: Kathleen Edwards August 01, 2020 Kathleen Edwards joins The Current's Bill DeVille for a Live Virtual Session. The two talked about Edwards's return to music after several years' absence, about her recent collaboration with Maren Morris, and about her experiences running a coffee shop called Quitters. Read More ›
Live Virtual Session: Margo Price July 20, 2020 Margo Price joins The Current's Jill Riley for a Live Virtual Session to talk about writing her new record, fitting in the Nashville music scene, and her signing with Loma Vista Records. Hear tracks from Margo's new record, 'That's How Rumors Get Started.' Read More ›
Live Virtual Session: Lianne La Havas July 16, 2020 Lianne La Havas joins The Current's Sean McPherson for a Live Virtual Session to talk about and to play two songs from her 2020 self-titled release, releasing Friday. La Havas also plays a selection from her 2015 release, 'Blood.' Read More ›
Live Virtual Session: Sorry July 15, 2020 Asha Lorenz and Louis O'Bryen, the founding members of the British post-punk outfit Sorry, joined Mac Wilson for a virtual 3-song set and interview with The Current. 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, and get enhanced functionality -- song names, requests, song of the day -- with our Alexa Skill. Read More ›
Prince: The Story of 1999 bonus feature: Dr. Fink, 'When Prince sang live, he was just impeccable' January 03, 2020 Matt Fink - aka Dr. Fink - was one of Prince's first keyboard players and is a member of the Revolution. In conversation with Andrea Swensson, Dr. Fink reflects on performing, recording and touring with Prince. 'He was always transforming himself into something different with every record,' Fink says. 'There was always something new and original and exploratory.' Read More ›
Coffee Break: Kamala's playlist August 13, 2020 A few years ago, California Senator Kamala Harris made a music playlist celebrating African-American Music Appreciation Month. That playlist has resurfaced this week, as presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has chosen Senator Harris as his running mate in the 2020 election. So let's let Kamala take the wheel today. What songs do you want to hear from her playlist for today's 9:30 Coffee Break? Read More ›
Today in Music History: The Supremes recorded 'Baby Love' August 13, 2020 The Supremes recorded 'Baby Love'; Jefferson Airplane made their live debut; Cheap Trick had a massive hit; Woodstock '94 was held; Adam Ant caused a spot of bother; and the Lovin' Spoonful scored a No. 1 hit with their song, 'Summer in the City,' 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 ›