The Current's Happy Hours 2025 Jul 8, 2025The Current Happy Hours schedule for 2025, presented by Renewal by Andersen and Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Drive Sober, Drive Smart Campaign.
Today In Music HistoryJuly 8 in Music History: Beck's birthday and the anniversary of his album 'Modern Guilt' Jul 8, 2025Elvis Presley's 'That's All Right' got a debut spin on a Memphis radio station; the RIAA issued its first Gold Record; Bill Withers had a No. 1 hit with 'Lean on Me'; the Go-Go's released 'Beauty and the Beat'; TCL went No. 1 with 'Waterfalls', and Beck was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: TriosJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 8, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from groups that are trios would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsAfter nearly 47 years, folk-music destination Homestead Pickin' Parlor announces its closureLuke Taylor • Jul 7, 2025Citing increased rent and a desire to retire, the store’s owners say the business will shutter on July 31.
PhotosPhotos: Teddy Swims bares soul at ArmoryDaniela Buvat • Jul 7, 2025The pop and R&B singer-songwriter brought the I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour to Minneapolis on Sunday, July 6. He performed with backing band Freak Freely, and the opening act was Sienna Spiro.
News and InterviewsThe Current unveils new host lineup for evenings, weekends, and Teenage Kicks Jul 7, 2025There’s a new voice on weekends, a familiar one moving to evenings, and another veteran of The Current taking over a popular weekend program.
News and InterviewsGannon Hanevold is the new weekend host for The CurrentMargaret Johnson • Jul 7, 2025Listeners will hear him every Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. as well as filling in at various times throughout the week.
News and InterviewsInterview: Gigi Perez talks about her debut album 'At the Beach, in Every Life'Nilufer Arsala and Natalia Toledo • Jul 7, 2025Singer-songwriter Gigi Perez talked with The Current’s Morning Show’s Nilufer Arsala about her debut album At the Beach, in Every Life, and her upcoming performance at the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival.
Today In Music HistoryJuly 7 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Ringo Starr Jul 7, 2025'The Stripper' is a No. 1 hit; Led Zeppelin formed; Springsteen went to No. 1 in the album charts with 'Born in the USA'; Prince had his first No. 1 single; Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Rock LegendsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 7, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from rock legends or pioneers would you like to hear?