Today in Music History: "Monster Mash" ruled the airwaves October 31, 2019 A little history on 'Monster Mash'' Billy Idol caused trouble on tour; The Supremes started a four-week run at No. 1, David Bowie read poems on stage; and Iggy and the Stooges played their first live show, Today in Music History. Read More ›
The Chart Show: Have a Hyperlife Halloween in Hyperspace! October 30, 2019 Beck is back! Seems like he never quite took time off since his last album, but a new one is on the way next month. Read More ›
Listen to Looch: 'Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero' film coming to Sound Unseen October 30, 2019 Mary Lucia talks about director Eric Mahoney's documentary 'Brainiac: Transmission After Zero,' which tells the story of a beloved and influential '90s band from Ohio. The film will make its Minnesota Premiere at the Sound Unseen Film Festival in November. Read More ›
Eilen Jewell performs songs from 'Gypsy' at Radio Heartland October 30, 2019 Eilen Jewell's new album, 'Gypsy,' deals with the polarities of loving the road, but also loving being home with her family. Jewell and her band wrapped up a North American tour with a visit to the Radio Heartland studio. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Mischief October 30, 2019 October 30 - the eve of Halloween - is known as Mischief Night, or Devil's night, an informal holiday known for pranks and vandalism. While Jill says "don't bust my son's pumpkins or mom will be really upset", let's get into some musical mischief this morning. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature some sort of mischief or devilish behavior? Read More ›
Today in Music History: George Michael released 'Faith' October 30, 2019 George Michael released 'Faith''; Jam Master Jay was killed; Roy Orbison's 'Oh, Pretty Woman' went Gold; Pink Floyd released 'Meddle' in the U.S.; Australia's Men at Work had their first U.S. No. 1 hit; and Black Sabbath performed on Late Night with David Letterman, their first TV appearance after a 22-year gap, Today in Music History. Read More ›
In The Current studio, Reina del Cid shows why she's more than just 'karaoke famous' October 29, 2019 In a session for the Local Show, Reina del Cid performed songs from her new album 'Morse Code.' Read More ›
Giveaway: The Replacements 'Dead Man's Pop' 1-LP/4-CD set October 29, 2019 Enter for a chance to win your own copy of 'Don't Tell a Soul' as it was originally intended, plus unissued, live, and rare tracks. Read More ›
Dan Deacon announces new album with a music video full of creepy crawlies October 29, 2019 'Sat by a Tree' stars actor and comedian Aparna Nancherla as... a decomposing corpse, in celebration of life. Very Deacon. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Cats in the cradle October 29, 2019 Happy National Cat Day to you and your majestic little lions. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention cats? Read More ›
Michigander bring their music and home-state pride to The Current studio November 19, 2019 It's right in the name: Michigander not only wear their roots proudly, but they were even inspired by fellow Michigan band White Stripes. 'It was pretty cool to think some band from Michigan and not from California or New York is a real rock band,' front man Jason Singer recalls. 'That was pretty significant.' Listen to Michigander's complete session at The Current. Read More ›
Watch Son Volt perform a nine-song Microshow set November 18, 2019 Jay Farrar and Mark Spencer of Americana icons Son Volt perform a nine-song set before an audience of lucky winners at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, recorded live in August 2019. Read More ›
The Current Rewind: The Peters Brothers' anti-rock crusade September 04, 2019 A family of pastors hell-bent on saving souls. A pro-sticker Washington wife. A B-horror blood-gusher with a heart of gold. Plus...Prince's photographer? This episode's cast of characters is just a peek at the wild ride of the Peters Brothers, the evangelical trio who hosted record burnings and condemned rock music throughout the 1980s. But for all the Peters' popcorn-worthy stunts, you could say darkness was at play. Read More ›
Playlist: The rock that fueled the Peters Brothers September 05, 2019 In the '80s, controversial St. Paul ministers the Peters Brothers traveled around America preaching about the dangers of rock music. From shock-rock to suggestive pop, this playlist compiles some of the songs that fueled the Peters Brothers' protests against rock & roll. Read More ›
Tou SaiK Lee interviews Missy and Ernest Whiteman about representation, intergenerational art, and 'The Outsiders' September 03, 2019 For the latest episode of The Current Rewind, local rapper Tou SaiK Lee sat down with a father and daughter pair, Ernest and Missy Whiteman, who are both artists working in Minnesota. Tou SaiK is Hmong, and Ernest and Missy are Hinono'ei; all three artists use their respective mediums to create art that bridges generations in their cultures. 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 ›
Coffee Break: Grammy nominees November 20, 2019 The 2020 Grammy nominees have been released as the Award ceremony is just around the corner - airing Jan. 26 on CBS. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what 2020 Grammy nominees do you want to hear? Read More ›
Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Janis' tells Joplin's story November 20, 2019 Holly George-Warren's new book comes billed as the 'definitive' biography of 'America's first female rock star.' 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 ›