Top 89Top 89 of 2024: Best new artists Dec 29, 2024The Current's Top 89 Songs of 2024 will air on New Year’s Eve. We'll count down your Top 89 of 2024 at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
In Memoriam2024 Remembered from The CurrentJill Riley, Derrick Stevens, Luke Taylor, Reed Fischer, Lindsay Kimball and David Safar • Dec 28, 2024Join The Current in honoring the life, music, and legacy of artists we lost this year with 2024 Remembered from The Current. This two-hour musical tribute is a celebration of all sounds — from indie to influential — and a way to unite in paying homage to the artists who have shaped music history.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Year In ReviewJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 27, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that describe 2024 would you like to hear?
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: four songs enter Chart Show Hall of Fame at year’s end Dec 26, 2024Songs by Father John Misty, Billy Strings, Gigi Perez and Hozier all enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of listeners’ votes.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: HomeJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 26, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that remind you of home would you like to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Festivus! Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 23, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could count as an airing of grievances would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsNick Urata of DeVotchKa reflects on the 20th anniversary of the band's album, 'How It Ends'Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 23, 2024DeVotchKa frontman Nick Urata chats with Jill Riley on The Current’s Morning Show about the 20th anniversary of How It Ends, a vital album in the band’s history.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Gift IdeasJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 20, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what song titles or band names that could double as a present would you like to hear?
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Charlie RichMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 20, 2024For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we shine the spotlight on Charlie Rich, a singer-songwriter and musician whose career spanned the genres of rock, country, gospel, blues, R&B and jazz.
News and InterviewsRock 'n' roll into 2025 with these New Year's Eve showsJohn Kueppers • Dec 20, 2024Check out more than 20 Twin Cities live music events celebrating the new year.