ReviewsThe Last Dinner Party serve up pure decadence at First AvenueJoel Swenson and Sara Fish • Apr 5, 2024The British band performed its first Minneapolis concert on Thursday evening. Miss Grit was the opening act.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: the wide-open range of ‘Cowboy Carter’Jill Riley • Apr 5, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that are sampled, covered or interpolated on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter do you want to hear?
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Emmylou HarrisMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Apr 5, 2024Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we spotlight esteemed country and Americana artist Emmylou Harris.
News and InterviewsJessica Paxton interviews The Last Dinner Party's Abigail Morris and Emily Roberts Jessica Paxton • Apr 4, 2024Ahead of their sold-out show at First Avenue in Minneapolis, guitarist Emily Roberts and lead vocalist Abigail Morris stopped at The Current for a live conversation with host Jessica Paxton.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Laamar's "Say My Name" goes to No. 1 Apr 4, 2024This week on the Chart Show, Minnesota artists Laamar and Ber take the No. 1 and 2 spots, respectively, while Toronto rockers The Beaches go to No. 3 with “Blame Brett.”
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Band members who are twinsJill Riley • Apr 4, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by bands with members who are twin siblings do you want to hear?
Discover MusicOn 'Cowboy Carter,' Beyoncé's country is as broad as the public she servesSanti Elijah Holley • Apr 3, 2024The Houston-bred artist's new album uses country as a trapdoor into a sweeping genre expression. By adopting the role of the outlaw, she's free to toss all rules into the trash heap.
WatchEmerging Artists Showcase performance: Aby Wolf with Eric Mayson Apr 3, 2024The Current’s Emerging Artists series was curated by esteemed local musician Aby Wolf. On the day of the event at the Duluth Masonic Temple, Wolf, accompanied by longtime collaborator Eric Mayson, performed a set of songs. Watch the complete performance.
The Local Show®Interview and Session: Nur-D and DJ Hayes preview Minnesota Orchestra performanceDiane • Apr 3, 2024Watch Nur-D, DJ Hayes, and members of the Minnesota Orchestra perform at The Current’s studio ahead of performances at Orchestra Hall on Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6.
SMA, Mithun Productions, and The Current present Lucinda Williams with Dessa, Chastity Brown, and Kiss the Tiger Apr 3, 2024SMA, Mithun Productions, and The Current Present, Lucinda Williams with Dessa, Chastity Brown, and Kiss the Tiger. Live at the Hilde.
