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.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: diss tracksJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 17, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what diss tracks would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsBillie Eilish finally remembers who she isLeila Fadel and Phil Harrell • May 17, 2024Speaking alongside brother/collaborator Finneas, Eilish says she discovered a new self-awareness on Hit Me Hard and Soft, after years of seeing herself through others' eyes.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Shelly WestMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 17, 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 raise a glass to country singer Shelly West, who enjoyed a No. 1 hit with a song named after a brand-name tequila.