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 • 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.
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?
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Wet Leg deliver a knockout punch as they enter Hall of Fame Jul 3, 2025Wet Leg deliver a knockout punch as they move into The Chart Show Hall of Fame, exiting the fight at No. 1. Beach Bunny, Doechii, and Billy Strings also reach Hall of Fame status.
News and InterviewsIconic Palmer’s Bar in Minneapolis announces it will close in SeptemberMPR News Staff • Jul 3, 2025The 119-year-old Minneapolis gathering place and music venue Palmer’s Bar announced on social media late Wednesday that its final day of business will be Sept. 14. Palmer’s dates back to 1906.
The Current's A to Z Weekend 2025: The complete playlist Jul 2, 2025This Independence Day weekend, let The Current be your soundtrack with A to Z Weekend! From 5 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, until 5 a.m. on Monday, July 7, you can hear the best of The Current’s library from A to Z, alphabetically. Catch songs beginning with every letter from "America" to "American Dreaming," "Free Fallin'" to "Freedom," and "Starburster" to "Stargazing." The ABCs have never sounded better.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Disco!Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 2, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break what disco or disco-inspired songs would you like to hear?
The Scouting Report10 new songs by Minnesota musicians for July 2025Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Jul 1, 2025New music from Wild Horses, Step Rockets, Call Me Fritz, and more.