Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Nature CallsNilufer Arsala • Jun 17, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that have nature sounds in them would you like to hear?
WatchLucy Dacus plays songs from 'Forever is a Feeling' in The Current studioJessica Paxton • Jun 16, 2025While in town for a pair of shows at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Lucy Dacus visited The Current to play songs from the new album.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Strong StartsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 16, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that have a strong start or memorable intro would you like to hear?
PhotosPhotos: Blondshell brings a festival vibe to Surly Brewing Co. for The Current Happy HoursDarin Kamnetz • Jun 13, 2025Rain didn’t keep the fans from dancing and singing along to a set that rocked despite the weather.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: DadsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 13, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that remind you of your father figure would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsHow to celebrate Juneteenth in the Twin Cities this yearJohn Kueppers • Jun 12, 2025Plan ahead for a busy week of celebrations, concerts, block parties, and more.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Alan Sparhawk, Lizzo, HAIM, & Bon Iver all see entries into Chart Show Hall of Fame Jun 12, 2025Songs by Alan Sparhawk, Lizzo, HAIM, and Bon Iver enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of listeners’ votes.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Surf RockJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 12, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered surf rock would you like to hear?
In MemoriamBrian Wilson: NPR's interviews, concerts and appreciationsHazel Cills • Jun 11, 2025The Beach Boys' co-founder Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, leaving behind a storied legacy as one of pop music's greatest songwriters and producers. Here are NPR's best interviews, concerts and appreciations of the late artist.
In MemoriamBrian Wilson, the troubled genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at age 82Ann Powers • Jun 11, 2025The Beach Boys' co-founder, songwriter and producer transformed pop music into high art, and became America's answer to The Beatles' Lennon and McCartney in the process.