PhotosPhotos: Atmosphere's Winter Carnival heats up First AvenueBump Opera • Feb 2, 2026The Minneapolis hip-hop act led a packed bill in Minneapolis on Sunday, Feb. 1. The night also featured performances by Sage Francis, R.A. The Rugged Man, Kool Keith, and Mr. Dibbs.
PhotosPhotos: Trampled by Turtles play afternoon benefit show at Turf ClubSteven Cohen • Feb 2, 2026The Duluth band staged a surprise gig on Saturday in St. Paul to raise funds for the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund.
Noah Kahan with Gigi Perez Feb 2, 2026Noah Kahan will play Target Field on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 with special guests Gigi Perez
Today In Music HistoryFeb. 2 in Music History: Remembering Billy Henderson of The Spinners Feb 2, 2026The Beatles played their first professional gig outside of Liverpool, Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose in New York City, Graham Nash was born, and CBS apologized for the Justin Timberlake/Janet Jackson slip at the Super Bowl, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: GrammysJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 2, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from this year’s Grammy winners would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsThe complete list of 2026 Grammy winners and nominees Feb 1, 2026Kendrick Lamar, last year's biggest winner, could repeat in the major categories. Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga are also among the nominees up for multiple Grammys.
Today In Music HistoryFeb. 1 in Music History: Happy birthday to Big Boi Feb 1, 2026Antoine Patton was born, 17 year-old Neil Young performed his first professional gig, The Beatles started a seven-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "I Want To Hold Your Hand", and Big Boi was born, Today in Music History.
News and InterviewsRecap and photos: Tom Morello assembles A Concert of Solidarity and ResistanceLuke Taylor, Reed Fischer and Laura Buhman • Jan 30, 2026Friday afternoon at First Avenue in Minneapolis, A Concert of Solidarity and Resistance to Defend Minnesota raised money for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance.
News and InterviewsBruce Springsteen performs "Streets of Minneapolis" and "The Ghost of Tom Joad" at First AvenueReed Fischer • Jan 30, 2026The “very special guest” at A Concert of Solidarity and Resistance to Defend Minnesota in Minneapolis played his new anthem dedicated to Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
News and InterviewsInterview: Nur-D recounts being attacked and detained by federal officersJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Jan 30, 2026Twin Cities rapper and activist Nur-D stopped by The Current’s studios to tell the story of how what was supposed to be a regular Saturday afternoon turned into the harrowing experience of being detained by federal agents shortly after 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti was killed in Minneapolis.