Live updates: Musicians respond to ICE in MinnesotaStaff • Feb 18, 2026Both locally and nationally, musicians have raised their voices to respond with action, art, and words of solidarity. This page provides regular updates on musicians’ responses to ICE in Minnesota.
PhotosPhotos: Highlights from First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2025Laura Buhman • Jan 20, 2026The night’s performers were Chutes, GR3G, LASALLE, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, Mother Soki, Sallyforth, and Sophie Hiroko.
The Current's MicroShow featuring Flock of Dimes, sponsored by Gertens Garden Center Oct 28, 2025Flock of Dimes plays a MicroShow at Cloudland in Minneapolis on Monday, April 20, 2026. Sponsored by Gertens Garden Center.
The Current's MicroShow featuring Ratboys, supported by Voodoo Ranger Oct 28, 2025Ratboys plays a MicroShow at Cloudland in Minneapolis on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Supported by Voodoo Ranger.
The Current’s Rock the Cradle 2025 presented by M Health Fairview Pediatrics Apr 29, 2025The Current’s Rock the Cradle presented by M Health Fairview Pediatrics on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children’s Theatre Company
FeaturedVote for the 893 Essential Songs of The Current Apr 23, 2025The 893 Essential Songs of The Current: 2005 to Now celebrates the biggest songs played on The Current that were released in the past 20 years, as voted by you. Choose the top songs from 20 years of The Current.
The Scouting ReportMinnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2025: The top 10 new local artistsReed Fischer • Apr 3, 2025The results are in: These Minnesota artists received the most votes and support from 112 members of the local music industry.
March Music MadnessMarch Music Madness: Best Albums of 2005 Mar 27, 2025We’ve identified 64 of the best albums of 2005 to go head-to-head to determine the top record of the year. Vote for your favorite albums now!
Bob Dylan Feb 26, 2025Bob Dylan’s Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour stops in Mankato, Minnesota, on Friday, April 4, 2025.
