Grant Hart memorial will take place in ‘a few months,’ associated event to support women artists September 19, 2017 In the wake of Grant Hart’s recent death, many have been wondering about plans for a memorial service or tribute concert. Although Hart didn’t expect such a tribute, one will take place, says his widow — but not for a few months. The delay is, in part, to allow for the organization of a charity… Read More ›
Music News: Beyonce 'Lemonade' vinyl pressed with Canadian punk album September 18, 2017 Today's top music news stories include a Canadian punk album being mis-pressed on copies of Beyonce's 'Lemonade'; and the announcement of tribute shows honoring Chester Bennington and Leonard Cohen. Read More ›
The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Sept. 18, 2017 September 18, 2017 Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on late-night TV, and this week's lineup includes the Killers, Blondie, and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Read More ›
Party fiend Andrew W.K. announces new album September 18, 2017 Tonight, Andrew W.K. brings his 'The Party Never Dies' tour to First Avenue. Before the show, he stopped into The Current to announce his first new album since 2009. Read More ›
Enter for a chance to see Rhiannon Giddens at the O'Shaughnessy September 18, 2017 Rhiannon Giddens is touring in support of her 2017 album, 'Freedom Highway,' a nominee for Album of the Year at this year's Americana Festival. Radio Heartland is giving away two pairs of tickets to Giddens' concert at the O'Shaughnessy Auditorium in St. Paul on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Enter by noon Wednesday for your chance to win. Read More ›
How to be an eco-friendlier music consumer September 18, 2017 Your prized Bob Dylan vinyl suffers a fatal scratch. You clean out your childhood closet and uncover all your NSYNC and Hanson CDs. Before you toss them, here’s one thing to consider: Mother Nature doesn’t want your music junk, either. The EPA has estimated that 100,000 pounds of CDs become unwanted by consumers each month… Read More ›
Album of the Week: The National, 'Sleep Well Beast' September 18, 2017 The National return with their seventh studio album 'Sleep Well Beast' out on 4AD. Read More ›
Music News: 1,500 Juggalos march on Washington September 17, 2017 Today's top music news stories include a Juggalo rally in Washington, the cancellation of St. Louis concerts in the wake of protests there, and the Cash family taking action against white supremacists. Read More ›
Charles Bradley performs in The Current studio May 26, 2016 Soul singer Charles Bradley sings not only from his heart, but from his entire being. Bradley, together with his band the Extraordinaires, bring their soulful tunes into The Current's studio for a session hosted by Mac Wilson. 'Music is what's keeping the world together today,' Bradley says. 'We've got to make it right all over the land.' Read More ›
Soul man extraordinaire Charles Bradley performs at The Current May 07, 2013 In 2011, Charles Bradley proved that it's never too late for a musical talent to enter the ring, issuing his debut album at age 62 and winning plaudits from critics and the adoration of soul fans nationwide. Now, he's back with a sophomore effort called Victim of Love. Read More ›
Spoon share tunes and thoughts from 'Hot Thoughts' September 16, 2017 In town for back-to-back sold-out shows at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Britt Daniel and Alex Fischel of Spoon wandered over to The Current for a session hosted by Brian Oake and Jill Riley. Daniel and Fischel played stripped-down versions of songs from 'Hot Thoughts' and from 2014's 'They Want My Soul,' and Daniel talked about what has made Spoon such an enduring band. Read More ›
J. Roddy Walston & the Business play songs from their forthcoming album September 15, 2017 It's been four years since J. Roddy Walston and the Business released their last album, but on Sept. 29, they'll release their fourth studio album, 'Destroyers Of The Soft Life.' In town to play a show at First Avenue, J. Roddy Walston and the Business stopped at The Current to play songs from the forthcoming record, in a session hosted by Mark Wheat. Read More ›
Lady Lark gets the Minnesota State Fair dancing during her Local Show session September 05, 2017 Pop/soul talent Lady Lark brought her full band to the Minnesota State Fair, recording a Local Show session at Dan Patch Park and inciting a dance party in the process. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Soul singers gone too soon September 25, 2017 Over the weekend, funk, soul and R&B singer Charles Bradley died of liver cancer at age 68. Issuing his debut album only at age 62, he was taken all too soon. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what soul singers do you want to hear who were gone too soon? Read More ›
Theft of the Dial: Exene Cervenka and John Doe September 25, 2017 Currently enjoying a 40th anniversary tour with their groundbreaking and iconic punk-rock band, X, Exene Cervenka and John Doe stopped at The Current to take control of the airwaves on a Theft of the Dial. Cervenka and Doe spin tracks by some of their favorite artists and share a few stories along the way. 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 ›