Discover MusicCan Thom Yorke escape his own voice?Grayson Haver Currin • Jan 29, 2024The second album from Radiohead offshoot The Smile is very good. But can its singer ever transcend his role in his revolutionary other band?
News and InterviewsActor Timothee Chalamet visits Minnesota, surprises Hibbing High School theater studentsEstelle Timar-Wilcox • Jan 26, 2024Actor Timothee Chalamet was in town for a Bob Dylan tour of Hibbing, where the songwriter grew up. The tour included a stop at the high school’s stage, a 1920s-style, 1800-seat theater where Dylan performed as a student.
Vote: The Current's Top 89 Love Songs Jan 26, 2024When you vote, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Black Pumas at Surly Festival Field on June 21. Cast your ballot in the Top 89 Love Songs before the poll closes on Wednesday, Feb. 7.
PhotosPhotos: The Current's Emerging Artists Showcase 2024Aaron Reichow • Jan 26, 2024Curated by Aby Wolf, the Emerging Artists Showcase featured performances by Nolen Sellwood, carisa, and Wolf at the Duluth Masonic Temple on Saturday, Jan. 20.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: names for snow plowsJill Riley • Jan 26, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are connected to the 50 finalist names in this year’s MnDOT Name a Snowplow contest?
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: IDLES dance into Chart Show Hall of Fame Jan 25, 2024Your votes pushed Green Day’s “The American Dream Is Killing Me” to No. 1 following Friday's release of the new album, Saviors, and IDLES end their Chart Show run at No. 11 in their tenth week, which puts their LCD Soundsystem co-write, “Dancer,” into the Chart Show Hall of Fame.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Robert Burns DayJill Riley • Jan 25, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by Scottish artists do you want to hear?
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyLucius talk Minneapolis shows and debut a brand-new song, "Housewarming"Jill Riley • Jan 25, 2024This week, Jess and Holly of Lucius reconnect with Jill Riley to talk a bit more about Wildewoman — and to premiere a brand-new song, “Housewarming,” right here on The Current.
News and InterviewsWith Pitchfork in peril, a word on the purpose of music journalismAnn Powers • Jan 24, 2024At its best, the influential online music pub — which Condé Nast announced last week will be folded into GQ — created a rare and precious space to slow down, pay attention and really listen.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: The Current’s AnniversaryJill Riley • Jan 24, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from 2005 do you want to hear?