Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Dave Dudley keeps on truckin'Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 2, 2025Our Classic Americana pick was recorded in Minneapolis by an artist from Wisconsin — and it ended up launching a whole new subgenre.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Power ChordsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 2, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that strike a chord?
In MemoriamSinger-songwriter Jill Sobule has died at the age of 66Associated Press • May 2, 2025Sobule died on Thursday morning in a house fire in the Twin Cities suburbs. The fire’s cause is still under investigation.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: The Black Keys add "The Night Before" to their historic Hall of Fame collection May 1, 2025The Black Keys now have 16 songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame — the most by any act in Chart Show history. Waxahatchee and Bob Mould also take songs into the Hall of Fame.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: May DayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 1, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention flowers for May Day?
Minnesota musician John Munson talks about his recovery after suffering a stroke Apr 30, 2025After suffering a stroke last winter, Minnesota musician John Munson took to the stage last weekend and sang as strong as ever. He'll do the same Thursday night during a sold-out special benefit concert in his honor.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 30, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from this year's inductees do you want to hear?
In MemoriamRemembering Mike Peters of the AlarmLuke Taylor • Apr 29, 2025The late singer-songwriter had visited The Current on a couple of occasions, and always brought his warm, genuine spirit.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: World Wish DayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 29, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention wishes?
News and InterviewsPhotos: Rhiannon Giddens' sold-out Biscuits & Banjos Festival centers Black music, art and culture Apr 28, 2025The three-day festival included a reunion of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and the debut of Giddens’ new band, The Old-Time Revue.