Discover MusicWhat Time is it? Listen to 25 Hours of The Time on Purple CurrentSean McPherson • Nov 1, 2019On Sunday, November 3, we'll fall back one hour for the end of Daylight Saving Time. With a 25 hour day, we couldn't resist a full day celebrating The Time.
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: Prince's 'The Beautiful Ones'Jay Gabler • Oct 27, 2019Who are 'the beautiful ones' in the title of Prince's unfinished memoir? It could be very literal, the beautiful people. It could be about his parents, or his family more generally. It could encompass creative visionaries, or the African-American community, or everyone Prince was making music for, which is to say the whole human race. The most likely answer might be: yes, all of the above.
Interview: Director Albert Magnoli describes working with Prince and making 'Purple Rain'Jill Riley • Oct 24, 2019Film director Albert Magnoli describes the events that led to his first meeting with Prince, and the making of the film 'Purple Rain.'
Local Current BlogListen: Prince’s sweet acoustic demo of ‘I Feel For You,’ fresh from the VaultJay Gabler • Oct 18, 2019Happy Friday! While we were all distracted by the upcoming deluxe reissue of 1999, the Prince estate has graced us with a super sweet acoustic demo of “I Feel For You,” fresh from the Vault. The single is out now digitally and on purple vinyl, released to commemorate tomorrow’s 40th anniversary of Prince’s self-titled sophomore album.…
Local Current Blog‘He was loved and I still think about him’: Mayte Garcia reflects on child loss, relaunches charity she founded with PrinceMarla Khan-Schwartz • Oct 16, 2019Although it’s a typical day for most of us, Oct. 16 is time stamped for Mayte Garcia, who recognizes its importance every year. The day usually includes dessert, and conversations with her daughter Gia about Gia’s brother Amiir, who would have turned 23 today. At one time, these conversations were difficult for Garcia because of…
Discover MusicMusic on TV This Week: Morris Day; Thom Yorke; Tyler Childers; Bon Iver; Steve Earle; encores aplentyKayla Song • Oct 14, 2019Artists 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.
Prince's estate condemns Trump's use of 'Purple Rain'Anastasia Tsioulcas • Oct 11, 2019According to Prince's estate, President Trump had promised not to use any of the icon's music during his campaign.
Local Current BlogNew Prince mural towers over North Loop in downtown MinneapolisKayla Song • Oct 10, 2019On the side of the 424 building on Washington Avenue in the North Loop neighborhood of downtown Minneapolis, you might have seen the beginnings of yet another mural of Minnesota music icon Prince. You can thank the Floyd’s 99 Barbershop for the commission. Many Floyd’s 99 Barbershops all over the country have murals on the…
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: Morris Day is 'On Time'Jay Gabler • Oct 9, 2019Morris Day's new memoir is a fascinating conversation with both Prince, posthumously, and his own flamboyant 'MD' character. The result may be more revealing even than Prince's own upcoming book.
Interview: Ingrid Chavez on her friendship with Prince and working with him as Paisley Park opened its doorsAndrea Swensson • Sep 23, 2019Ingrid Chavez told us about the poignant night she first met Prince in Uptown, Minneapolis, their sweet friendship, and what it was like to work together at Paisley Park back in the winter of 1987-1988, when the building was just opening its doors.