News and InterviewsThe 2024 Oscars' best original song nominees, cruelly rankedStephen Thompson • Mar 5, 2024If there's any justice in the world, a Barbie songwriter will take home this statue.
The Scouting Report10 Minnesota musicians to discover this MarchDiane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Mar 5, 2024New tracks from Goon Tribune, HEYARLO, Paper Tiger, Ruby, and more.
The Current presents Brigitte Calls Me Baby Mar 5, 2024The Current presents Brigitte Calls Me Baby at the Fine Line on September 7, 2024.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Super TuesdayBill DeVille • Mar 5, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature the word “super”?
ReviewsJason Isbell & the 400 Unit stage two powerful shows at the PalaceLuke Taylor • Mar 4, 2024Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit’s spectacular shows in St. Paul on Saturday and Sunday suggested a lyric in their song, “If You Insist,” the swirling combination of music and lights tearing through the Palace “like a category five” hurricane.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Do Something DayJill Riley • Mar 4, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that inspire action, and provide encouragement and motivation?
Radio Heartland®Sarah Jarosz plays songs from "Polaroid Lovers" at The Current Mike Pengra • Mar 3, 2024On her latest album, “Polaroid Lovers,” Sarah Jarosz broke new ground in terms of her sound and her collaborations. On tour in support of the album, Jarosz visited The Current for a session hosted by Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra.
The Current PresentsJazz pianist and singer Nettie Hayes Sherman was a Minnesota music legend Mar 1, 2024Sherman later performed with Fats Waller, Pearl Bailey, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington.
ReviewsRaffaella shines with bold theatrics at Fine LineMacie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Mar 1, 2024The New York-raised, Minnesota-based artist performed songs that fixate on the reimagination of youthful femininity. Why Not played a powerful opening set.