The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: What's the Menu?Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 27, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that sound like they could be part of our holiday meal would you like to hear?
Discover MusicTV On The Radio: Tiny Desk ConcertRobin Hilton • Nov 27, 2024Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes, the band plays a breathtaking and career-spanning set.
News and InterviewsGifts that keep on giving: A guide to live holiday music in the Twin CitiesJohn Kueppers • Nov 26, 2024From The New Standards and Sounds of Blackness to José James and Tina Schlieske, don’t miss out on a busy December full of live holiday music. Check out our guide to more than 50 events coming up in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Cooking PlaylistJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 26, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs would you like to listen to while making a holiday meal?
News and InterviewsThe Splendid Table's Francis Lam talks Turkey Confidential with The Current's Jill RileyJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 26, 2024The host of American Public Media’s program that celebrates the intersection of food and life checks in with The Current ahead of one of the biggest cooking days of the year.
Record Store Day15 vinyl exclusives to grab on Record Store Day Black Friday 2024Erik Thompson • Nov 25, 2024Need holiday gift ideas for your favorite music fans? Check out this guide to releases you can find at your favorite independent record stores.
Discover MusicKendrick Lamar's rules for rap's new administrationSheldon Pearce • Nov 25, 2024Lamar already won the year in a landslide. On his bristly new album, GNX, the rapper aims to change the state of play for everyone else.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: TraditionsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 25, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs or bands that could be traditions would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsIke Reilly looks ahead to annual First Avenue show, reflects on new documentaryJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 25, 2024Reilly, part of a 20-plus-year, night-before-Thanksgiving tradition at First Avenue, talks about his ties to Minneapolis while also sharing thoughts on Don’t Turn Your Back on Friday Night, a new documentary about his life.
Discover MusicKendrick Lamar releases new album, 'GNX,' capping a year of winsIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 22, 2024The Compton, Calif. rapper has been in the spotlight all year, first for his beef with Drake, which led to a pop hit and Grammy nominations, all without releasing an album ... until today.