The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: flowersJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 21, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about flowers do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsWith age and sobriety, Michael McDonald is ready to get personalTonya Mosley • May 20, 2024McDonald says that earlier in his career, he tended to avoid writing about himself directly in songs. He opens up about his life and career in the memoir, What a Fool Believes.
PhotosPhotos: Pokey LaFarge plays a spirited Microshow at the Amsterdam Bar & HallSteven Cohen and Luke Taylor • May 20, 2024Friday night at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul, Pokey LaFarge and his band ignited the crowd during a generous and lively Microshow.
ReviewsThe Decemberists skillfully showcase new material and old favorites in St. PaulMacie Rasmussen • May 20, 2024The band returned to Palace Theatre with musicianship and a comforting presence. Chicago-based Ratboys opened up.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: WolvesJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 20, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs mentioning wolves would you like to hear?
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Beth Gibbons, 'Lives Outgrown' May 20, 2024The Album of the Week is Lives Outgrown by Beth Gibbons.
News and InterviewsNorah Jones talks about viewing the eclipse and her new album, 'Visions' Mac Wilson • May 19, 2024Checking in with The Current’s Mac Wilson, multiple Grammy-winner Norah Jones talks about experiencing the solar eclipse in New York and about her new album, ‘Visions.’
WatchHumbird play songs from 'Right On' at The Current for Radio HeartlandMike Pengra • May 19, 2024Just before embarking on tour in support of their new record, Right On, Minneapolis band Humbird visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra.
In MemoriamMinnesota folk music legend Spider John Koerner has died Chris Strouth • May 18, 2024An early influence for Bob Dylan and Bonnie Raitt, Koerner was a fixture on the West Bank of Minneapolis, especially at Palmer’s Bar. He died of cancer surrounded by family in the early hours of Saturday, May 18, at his Minneapolis home. He was 85.
WatchRoyel Otis play an acoustic set in The Current studio Bill DeVille • May 18, 2024Australian duo Royel Otis visited The Current studio to play acoustic versions of their songs and to chat about their first U.S. tour.
