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?
News and InterviewsInterview: Joe P brings 'Garden State Vampire' out of the basementJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 16, 2024New Jersey singer-songwriter Joe P checks in with Jill Riley about the making of his debut full-length album, and also about why he’s so proud to be from New Jersey.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: SuperstitionsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 13, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention or reference superstitions would you like to hear?
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: George JonesMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Sep 13, 2024This week we spotlight country singer George Jones, an artist who is among the most notable performers not only in country music history, but in popular music history as well.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Guster breeze into Chart Show Hall of Fame with "Keep Going" Sep 12, 2024Guster reach the Chart Show Hall of Fame for the first time with "Keep Going," ending a 10-week run at No. 8. Charli XCX’s "Apple" debuts in the top 10 with Lucius not far behind as Jack White and Mavis Staples climb the chart.
ReviewsBlack Pumas delight at Surly Festival Field Luke Taylor • Sep 12, 2024Wednesday night in Minneapolis, Black Pumas frontman Eric Burton told the crowd, “This place elevates our music to another dimension.” Playing outdoors at Surly Festival Field in a swirl of music and lights, Black Pumas proceeded to do exactly that.