PhotosPhotos: André Cymone and friends remember Bernadette Anderson Sep 17, 2024On Friday, Sept. 13, an all-star band led by André Cymone performed in north Minneapolis as part of a block party celebration dedicated to his late mother, Bernadette Anderson.
WatchWatch Cassandra Lewis perform "More Like Mama" outside Surly Brewing Co.Evan Clark • Sep 17, 2024Cassandra Lewis, accompanied by Trevor Bahnson, performed an improptu version of a song from her new album, “Lost In a Dream.”
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: IT ProfessionalsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 17, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about computers or technology would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsA first-hand account of Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" video, filmed in St. PaulJill Riley • Sep 17, 2024Kenny Ornberg was a student at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul when a friend invited him to be an extra in a music video by his favorite artist: Bruce Springsteen.
News and InterviewsSo many music festivals have been canceled this year. What's going on?Greg Rosalsky • Sep 17, 2024Music festivals are canceling their events like maybe never before. Call it the music festival recession.
News and InterviewsSean 'Diddy' Combs is arrested in New York after federal indictmentThe Associated Press • Sep 17, 2024Sean "Diddy" Combs was arrested late Monday in New York, where he faces a sealed criminal indictment, prosecutors announced late Monday.
News and InterviewsRitmofonica is a new online stream highlighting music of the Latin American community Sep 16, 2024Ritmofonica is a bilingual online streaming service from The Current that will highlight the music, perspectives, and culture of the Latin American community in Minnesota and beyond. Ritmofónica es un servicio de transmisión en línea bilingüe apoyado por The Current que busca resaltar la música, perspectivas y cultura de la comunidad Latinoamericana en Minnesota y mas allá.
In MemoriamTito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, dies at 70Chandelis Duster and Rachel Treisman • Sep 16, 2024The singer and guitarist was part of sibling quintet that took over the pop world in 1969 — it released four consecutive No. 1 hits — and launched a family entertainment dynasty that lasted decades.
ReviewsRoyel Otis take a nostalgic indie-pop spin at First AvenueMacie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Sep 16, 2024The Australian group played their second Twin Cities show of 2024 on Sunday, Sept. 15. Chicago indie rockers Friko opened up.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Hispanic Heritage MonthJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 16, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists who are Hispanic or Latino would you like to hear?