Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: The Black Keys, 'Ohio Players'Shane Kramer • Apr 8, 2024The Album of the Week is Ohio players from Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys.
News and InterviewsJosé James visits The Current to talk about his new album, '1978'Zach McCormick • Apr 5, 2024José James stopped at The Current for a live interview with host Zach McCormick on the date of the release of James’ new album, “1978,” available on Rainbow Blonde Records.
WatchEmerging Artists Showcase performance: Nolen Sellwood Apr 5, 2024Performing at the Duluth Masonic Temple, Duluth-based folk musician Nolen Sellwood performed six of his original songs. Watch the complete performance.
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.