News and InterviewsThe Great Northern Festival returnsCecilia Johnson • Jan 24, 2022This year’s The Great Northern festival weaves art, food, and climate solutions into its celebration of winter. Programming runs Jan. 26-Feb. 6.
Discover MusicFriday Five: Cloud Cult, Sounds of Blackness, and moreJay Gabler • Jan 21, 2022New Minnesota music videos from Cloud Cult, Lucia Sarmiento, Perth, and Sarah Streitz - and a Sounds of Blackness clip worth revisiting.
The Scouting Report10 Minnesota artists to keep your ears onDiane, Cecilia Johnson and Jay Gabler • Jan 19, 2022Welcome to The Scouting Report, a monthly list of 10 Minnesota artists with exciting new projects, as curated by our local music team.
News and InterviewsMeet DNM, a low-key supergroupJay Gabler • Jan 14, 2022DNM stands for DeCarlo Jackson, Naél, and Moise. With the addition of Joey Hays, the new group have unofficially become DJNM.
News and InterviewsFresh off touring with Beach Bunny, Miloe has finished his next EPDiane • Jan 13, 2022Miloe stops by The Local Show to talk about touring with Beach Bunny and recording his next EP.
The Current's 17th anniversary party Jan 10, 2022Celebrate The Current's 17th anniversary! We missed you last year, so we're returning to the First Avenue Mainroom!
Home DiscoveryFriday Five: New videos from Low, DNM, and moreJay Gabler • Jan 7, 2022Ring in the new year with new Minnesota music videos.
News and InterviewsLanue can't wait to meet the rest of First Avenue's Best New BandsDiane • Jan 4, 2022Lanue tells Diane about her musical journey, forthcoming album, and love of vintage clothing.
News and InterviewsKokou Kah: Casually lit, seriously committedJay Gabler • Dec 31, 2021Kokou Kah is a rapper who describes his music as a “true fusion.” The artist, currently living in Brooklyn Center, is part of the lineup at First Avenue’s Best New Bands on Jan. 7.
Top 89Best Albums of 2021 Dec 30, 2021Thank you for voting in our Top 89 countdown! The Current’s Best New Albums of 2021 include work by Japanese Breakfast, Jon Batiste, and Low.
