News and InterviewsWhere to find backyard concerts in the Twin Cities this summerLuke Taylor • Jun 25, 2025Amid a trend of homeowners opening their residences as informal music venues, The Current checked in with three domestic impresarios about what it’s like to host concerts at home.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Global Beatles DayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 25, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Beatles’ universe would you like to hear?
WatchValerie June plays songs from 'Owls, Omens and Oracles' in The Current studio Mac Wilson • Jun 25, 2025In town for a show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, singer-songwriter Valerie June brings her music and joyful spirit into The Current studio.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Get DressedJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 24, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with clothing in the title or with lyrics that mention clothes would you like to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Turn It AroundNilufer Arsala • Jun 23, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about getting through a tough situation or turning it into a good one would you like to hear?
The Current's AnniversaryWatch full sets by Frank Black, Beach Bunny, and more at The Current's 20th Anniversary shows Jun 20, 2025In January, The Current celebrated 20 years on-air, online and in the community with two nights of music at First Avenue. Watch full performances by Frank Black, Beach Bunny, Bad Bad Hats and she’s green.
PhotosPhotos: The Head and the Heart play immersive show at Palace TheatreTony Nelson • Jun 20, 2025The Seattle folk-rock group brought their Aperture Tour to the Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Thursday, June 19. Openers for the night were Futurebirds and Minnesota native Anna Graves.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Leon PayneMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jun 20, 2025This week’s Classic Americana selection spotlights Leon Payne, an artists who enjoyed a No. 1 hit of his own, but was more successful at writing songs that became hits for others.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Summer SolsticeNilufer Arsala and Natalia Toledo • Jun 20, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that celebrate or mention the sun do you want to hear?
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Jason Isbell enters Hall of Fame with "Bury Me" Jun 19, 2025Jason Isbell and Samia retire to the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week, while Wet Leg’s “Catch These Fists” reclaims the No. 1 spot.