Discover Music

The Current highlights the best in new music and groundbreaking musicians who still inspire with Song of the Day, Album of the Week, The Scouting Report for the best new Minnesota music, March Music Madness, and the year-end Top 89. We also celebrate the past, present, and future of Minnesota music.

To find curated playlists, explore and follow The Current on Spotify.

Vieux Farka Touré et Khruangbin - Tongo Barra

Sep 8, 2022

Today's Song of the Day is "Tongo Barra" from Vieux Farka Touré et Khruangbin’s album, Ali, out September 23rd.

Brotherkenzie - Overgiver

Sep 7, 2022

Today's Song of the Day is "Overgiver" from Brotherkenzie’s album, Nathan, out now. Brotherkenzie will be performing at the 7th Street Entry on Friday, September 8th.

Thee Sacred Souls - Easier Said Than Done

Sep 6, 2022

Today's Song of the Day is "Easier Said Than Done" from Thee Sacred Souls’ new self-titled album, out now.

Album of the Week

Album of the Week: Sylvan Esso, 'No Rules Sandy'

Jade • Sep 5, 2022

The North Carolina duo’s latest plays with jagged edges of sound and weaves fragments together until they explode or crumble back to nothingness.

Discover Music

New songs by Arctic Monkeys, Ezra Furman and more

Jade • Sep 1, 2022

Arctic Monkeys are back with their first new music since 2018, while Ezra Furman releases the title track from her forthcoming album. Hear collaborations between Vieux Farka Touré and Khruangbin, and between Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn. Discover the sounds of Utah indie-rockers the Backseat Lovers and of Minnesota artist Aida Shahghasemi.