In MemoriamRemembering Silent Servant, a DJ who changed dance music in Minneapolis and beyondMichaelangelo Matos • Jan 30, 2024On Friday, Jan. 19, techno DJ and producer John (Juan) Mendez was found dead in a downtown loft in Los Angeles.
News and InterviewsAnother Super Bowl bet emerges: Can Taylor Swift make it from her Tokyo show in time?Rachel Treisman • Jan 30, 2024The Kansas City Chiefs — including Travis Kelce — will play in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. Swift has a show in Tokyo the night before. Can she get there in time? The math says yes.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: music in unusual locationsJill Riley • Jan 30, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that you’ve heard performed live in an unusual or atypical setting?
News and InterviewsSir Elton John and Bernie Taupin win the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular SongNeda Ulaby • Jan 30, 2024One of the most prestigious awards in American music, the Gershwin Prize recognizes musicians with a lifetime of contributions to popular songs. This year's winners are Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
First Avenue, JAM, and The Current present Andrew Bird and Nickel Creek Jan 29, 2024First Avenue, JAM, and The Current present Andrew Bird and Nickel Creek at Surly Brewing Festival Field on Saturday, July 13.
Social Distortion Jan 29, 2024Social Distortion with the Love Bombs at the Palace Theatre on Tuesday, May 21.
ReviewsLucius lead The Current’s 19th Anniversary at First Avenue in harmonious fashionMacie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Jan 29, 2024Fronted by Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe, the band performed a nostalgic set on Friday in Minneapolis. Texas singer-songwriter Abraham Alexander and local indie pop singer Ber also played.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: less obvious love songsJill Riley • Jan 29, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what less-than-obvious love songs do you want to hear?
