Soul singer Charles Bradley dies of cancer at 68 September 23, 2017 Charles Bradley, a soul singer who found success late in life - and made the most of it, with legions of appreciative fans - has died of cancer at age 68.
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.
Cali Vibes, Minnesota Nights: an interview with KenSoul and Pete Stylez September 12, 2017 Singer/artist KenSoul and music producer Pete Stylez first connected in the Twin Cities before deciding to work on a project together in Los Angeles. Contributor Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis recently caught up with KenSoul and Pete Stylez when they were in town to promote their upcoming release, 'Cali Vibes, Minnesota Nights.' In addition to talking about their new project, the two musicians also speak about their musical origins, their working relationship and the state of hip hop in Minnesota.
Interview: The Legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff September 9, 2017 Sean McPherson talks with hip hop legend DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Emily Haines opens up about 'Choir of the Mind' August 28, 2017 With a new solo album, 'Choir of the Mind,' scheduled for release on Sept. 15, Emily Haines talks with New Hot host David Safar about the forthcoming record. 'I just hope this album gives people a sense of respite and of breath and that it's of value,' Haines says.
Music News: Motörhead cover Bowie; Lorde drops new video August 3, 2017 Today's music news: Motorhead are released a covers album, Lorde drops a video for 'Perfect Places,' LL Cool J is the first rapper to be honored at the Kennedy Center and you could buy Glenn Danzig's house.
Music News: Kiiara performs tribute to Linkin Park's Chester Bennington July 31, 2017 In today's music news, Kiiara performs her duet with Chester Bennington live, and everyone from Jack White to Dev Hynes is working on new music.
Singer-songwriter Michael Johnson dies at age 72 July 27, 2017 Johnson, who lived in Minneapolis, had hits in the 1970s and '80s with songs like 'Bluer than Blue,' 'Give Me Wings' and 'The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder.'
The Current's Guitar Collection: Angelica Garcia, Fender Starcaster reissue July 19, 2017 When Angelica Garcia visited The Current for a recent in-studio session, she performed three songs, using different instrumentation for each. After the session, Garcia took some time to tell us about the guitar she used when performing her single, 'Orange Flower.'
Music among horses: artist AJ Scheiber and This Old Horse sanctuary soothe animals with songs July 12, 2017 This Old Horse of Hastings, Minn., is a volunteer-based organization that provides sanctuary to retired, rescued and recovering horses. One of the ways that it achieves this goal is by using music therapy -- for which it most recently enlisted local musician AJ Scheiber.