NPR’s 2016 Tiny Desk Contest recently closed its entry portal. As judges sift through entries, fans can vote on their favorite videos. Not only does the winner get a highly coveted Tiny Desk gig at NPR, but they will also appear at a taping of NPR’s show “Ask Me Another,” and tour the United States.…

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Johnny Cash’s iconic performances inside Folsom State Prison, the Man in Black will be immortalized with a statue of his likeness outside the penitentiary. The statue, designed by artist Gary Tillery of the Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany, will stand 50 ft. tall. The steel statue is nicknamed “Man…

Cloud Cult are presenting a sneak-peek screening of their forthcoming film The Seeker on Feb. 10 at Minneapolis’s Riverview Theater. Following the screening there will be a Q&A and meet-and-greet with the band, and film director Jeff D. Johnson. The Seeker is a feature-length narrative film featuring Alex McKenna and Josh Radnor. The experimental art-drama follows a girl…

Santigold is the highest new entry; Dr. Dog, the Arcs and Lucius make debuts; and Bad Bad Hats make it to No.1 after a charming First Avenue performance.

Joe Alton visits The Current's Morning Show to talk about the Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival.

Singer-songwriters Rachael Kilgour (of Duluth) and Sarah Morris (of the Twin Cities) both competed in the 14th annual 2015 NewSong Contest, held last month at Lincoln Center in New York City. It’s a worldwide contest, with over 1,500 entrants this year, that is a showcase for up-and-coming artists to present their original musical compositions. (NewSong is a record…

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Duluth Mayor Emily Larson stopped by The Current's Morning Show studio to talk to Sean and Jade about The Current going live on 90.9 FM in Duluth. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, give us your suggestions for songs from Duluth artists.

Happy Friday! Deep in January weather, we know it can be hard to fantasize about warmer weather and more exciting times — but don’t worry, we got you. Check out these five new music videos and you’re sure to be transported somewhere else. Poliça This new music video by Poliça might be reminiscent of an eerie episode of Sesame Street, but…

As The Current begins broadcasting in Duluth, Minn., we're asking people in the Twin Ports what they love about their hometown.