News and InterviewsInterview: Donita Sparks of L7 on The Last Hurrah Tour and honoring Jennifer FinchJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Nov 4, 2026Donita Sparks of L7 spoke with host Jill Riley about the band’s legacy, the recent passing of bassist Jennifer Finch, and The Last Hurrah Tour.
News and InterviewsInterview: Koo Koo on their new covers album, 'Koovers'Jill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Oct 29, 2026Bryan Atchison and Neil Olstad of Koo Koo stopped by The Current’s Morning Show to share more about their upcoming tours, and their brand new (and first) album of covers, Koovers.
News and Interviews2026 Twin Cities Halloween concert calendarJohn Kueppers • Oct 28, 2026Your 2026 guide for live music in Minneapolis and St. Paul during the upcoming spooky season.
News and InterviewsThe Current's In the Studio returns to the airwaves in November Oct 28, 2026The Current’s In the Studio will air from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Central on Saturday mornings starting on Saturday, Nov. 7.
News and InterviewsInterview: New Constellations on "Hot Blooded" and the band's slow, but steady riseJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Oct 28, 2026Portland dream pop duo New Constellations — comprised of Josh Smith and Harlee Case — spoke with The Current’s Morning Show from their touring van about their slow and steady rise to fame with their song “Hot Blooded,” how they met, and building a business with friends and family.
News and InterviewsInterview: Boiled in Lead turn the amps up to 11 one last timeJoel Swenson • Oct 27, 2026As the Minneapolis folk-punk pioneers close out a 43-year run with a Halloween farewell at Crooners, founding bassist Drew Miller looks back on the band’s storied career.
News and InterviewsThis Minnesotan started performing at age 3. Now at 14, she’s on 'The Voice'Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval • Oct 26, 2026Brooklyn Marie has been performing on stages since she was 3 years old. Now, at 14, she’s competing on "The Voice" and charting her course as an up-and-coming singer.
News and InterviewsHow Aaron Dessner became pop music's authenticity whispererIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Oct 21, 2026Dessner, best known as a member of the rock band The National, has become a sought-after producer for pop stars and singer-songwriters, including Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams and Noah Kahan.
News and InterviewsHippo Campus frontman Jake Luppen has a brain tumorReed Fischer • Oct 15, 2026The Twin Cities band’s leader posted an update on the band’s Substack with details of his medical treatment, and the band’s upcoming show on Oct. 19.
WatchJimmy Jam and Terry Lewis share stories of 1986, a pivotal year in their career as hit-making producersJill Riley • Oct 12, 2026The Minneapolis production Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have had more than 40 No. 1 hits.