Chart ShowThe Chart Show: a "Dang" good run Jan 18, 2024Caroline Polachek’s “Dang” reaches the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks, while Mitski’s “My Love Mine All Mine” tops the chart at No. 1.
News and InterviewsHow a change of scenery helped carisa grow as a musicianMarla Khan-Schwartz • Jan 18, 2024The Madison-based artist will perform her jazzy, bossa nova, and folk-style music at The Current’s upcoming Emerging Artists Showcase with Nolen Sellwood on Saturday, Jan. 20.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: EGOTJill Riley • Jan 18, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are performed by or that reference the work of EGOTs?
News and InterviewsNolen Sellwood wants to bust folk music wide openLuke Taylor • Jan 17, 2024Emerging singer-songwriter Sellwood, currently based in Duluth, has his eye on making folk music accessible, appealing, and relevant to a younger generation.
WatchWatch the Cactus Blossoms' full set from the 2023 Minnesota State FairMike Pengra • Jan 17, 2024The Cactus Blossoms took the stage in Dan Patch Park at the Minnesota State Fair on MPR Day as the featured guests of Radio Heartland. Watch the full concert.
First Avenue, JAM, and The Current present Black Pumas Jan 17, 2024First Avenue, JAM, and The Current present Black Pumas at Surly Brewing Festival Field on Friday, June 21.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Hinterland artistsJill Riley • Jan 17, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by artists playing at this year’s Hinterland Music Festival do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsIt's an EGOT for Elton JohnSarah Handel and Kat Lonsdorf • Jan 16, 2024Elton John won an Emmy Monday night, securing him a spot in the small group of people who have an EGOT — Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
ReviewsReview: First Avenue’s Best New Bands spotlights wide array of Minnesota musicMacie Rasmussen and Darin Kamnetz • Jan 16, 2024Promising Twin Cities acts Clare Doyle, she’s green, Barlow, Laamar, ber, REIKI, and L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE took the stage on Friday night.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Cold!Jill Riley • Jan 16, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention “cold” do you want to hear?
