The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Soundtrack SongsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 30, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from a movie soundtrack would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsPaul Weller talks about his latest album, '66,' and the joy of musicZach McCormick • Sep 30, 2024Paul Weller released his 17th studio album earlier this year, and he recently spoke with The Current’s Zach McCormick not only about the new record, but what continues to motivate him to this day.
In MemoriamKris Kristofferson, musical rebel and movie star, has died at age 88Melissa Block • Sep 29, 2024Musician and film star Kris Kristofferson has died at age 88. His hit songs include "Me and Bobby McGee" and he starred in dozens of films, including A Star Is Born, opposite Barbra Streisand.
WatchValley play songs from 'Water The Flowers, Pray For A Garden' at The CurrentBill DeVille • Sep 28, 2024Toronto band Valley visited The Current studio to play stripped-down versions of songs from their new album, released August 30.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: In the FeelsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 27, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that get you emotional or “in the feels” would you like to hear?
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Blind Lemon JeffersonMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Sep 27, 2024This week we spotlight a folk-blues musician who was one of the music industry’s first successful recording artists, Blind Lemon Jefferson.
The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: John Doe of X, 1970s Guild D-35Luke Taylor and Eric Xu Romani • Sep 26, 2024During a visit to The Current, John Doe of the legendary Los Angeles band X talks about his 1970s Guild D-35 acoustic guitar.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Jack White goes to No. 1 with "That's How I'm Feeling" Sep 26, 2024Jack White hits No. 1 with “That’s How I’m Feeling” as Mavis Staples moves up to No. 3 just one week shy of of reaching the Chart Show Hall of Fame with “Worthy.”
PhotosPhotos: Sturgill Simpson puts on career-spanning show in St. PaulTony Nelson • Sep 26, 2024The Kentucky alt-country star brought the Why Not? tour to Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The set brought out several covers and explored his new persona recording as Johnny Blue Skies.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: FoliageJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 26, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to foliage, or the changing colors of the season, would you like to hear?