About The Current®

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The Current began broadcasting in 2005 as a non-commercial, member-supported radio station based in Minneapolis / St. Paul, heard on 89.3 KCMP FM. Since then, the station has grown into a far-reaching community with members and listeners joining in from around the world. The Current brings listeners the best authentic new music alongside the music that inspired it, from local to legendary, indie to influential, new to nostalgic. The phone number for The Current studio is 651 989-4893.

The Current On-Air Hosts

The Current Staff

Media inquiries

Kelly Reller
651-290-1552
kreller@americanpublicmedia.org
mediarelations@mpr.org

Podcasts

Where to hear The Current

Austin	KCMP	103.9
Duluth	W215CG	90.9, 94.1, 104.3 and 100.5 HD 2
Ely	W267BV	101.3
Saint Cloud (Collegeville)	KNSR	88.9 HD 2
Grand Rapids	KGRP	107.3
Hinckley	KCMP	97.5
Mankato	KCMP	95.3 and 105.1
Minneapolis	KCMP	89.3
New Ulm	KCMP	95.3
Pine City	KCMP	94.1
Rochester	KMSE	88.7
Saint Paul	KCMP	89.3
Saint Peter	KCMP	93.5
Online	Web, MP3, AAC+
Amazon Echo	"Alexa, play The Current" More Info
Google Home	"OK Google, play The Current"
Mobile App	iOS \| Android

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Submit your own music for consideration using our digital form. You can also send it the traditional way to:

The Current
Minnesota Public Radio
480 Cedar St.
St. Paul, MN 55101

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Cross Currents® — A weekly newsletter packed with new music, behind-the-scenes info and concert details. Delivered weekly on Thursday mornings.

Video Update — Each week, get a rundown of the latest videos from The Current, as well as upcoming virtual gigs and occasional gems from our vast video vault.

Radio Heartland — Updates and recent features from Minnesota Public Radio's 24/7 stream of acoustic, Americana and roots music.

Purple Current — Get the latest stories about Prince's musical legacy and updates on what's playing on Purple Current.

Music News — An essential read for fans of all genres to catch up on the news that matters, putting industry headlines in context and sharing strange-but-true stories.

Rock and Roll Book Club — A monthly update with a note from Jay Gabler, a roundup of recent reviews, previews of upcoming books, and more.

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