Home Stories'Louie Louie': The story behind the songDeena Prichep • Oct 31, 2023The Kingsmen's enduring recording of the song turns 60 this year, and remains a classic, in part because of its dramatic history.
ReviewsJeremy Messersmith hosts thrilling, chilling Halloween shows at the ParkwayJulia Schiff and Todd Butcher • Oct 30, 2023The singer-songwriter dug into his back catalog and played a slate of clever covers during a full weekend of performances in Minneapolis. This recap is from the show on Saturday evening.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: SkeletonsJill Riley • Oct 30, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which skeleton-related artists/songs do you want to hear?
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Black Pumas, Chronicles of a DiamondJade • Oct 30, 2023The pressure to live up to a fantastic debut album can overwhelm many bands. But for Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada, who perform together as Black Pumas, the pressure crystallized their focus for what they told NME, “feels more like a second debut.”
WatchBriscoe play songs from 'West of It All' in The Current studioMac Wilson • Oct 28, 2023Austin, Texas, band Briscoe formed around the nucleus of friends Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman, and they released their debut album in September. The day after their headlining show at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis, Briscoe visited The Current for a session hosted by Mac Wilson.
News and InterviewsThe Queen of Outlaw Country Music Jessi Colter talks faith and finding love againGurjit Kaur, Christopher Intagliata and Mary Louise Kelly • Oct 27, 2023NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with country artist Jessi Colter on her latest record, "Edge of Forever."
News and InterviewsDigging for ‘(Diamonds and) Pearls’ in Prince’s expanded reissueMichaelangelo Matos • Oct 27, 2023A writer reckons with his past relationship with this album, and hearing it anew 30 years on with its expanded scope.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Blood Jill Riley • Oct 27, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which blood-themed songs do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsHalloween 2023: Where to find a scary good time in the Twin CitiesTiffany Lukk • Oct 26, 202315 eerie-sistible events around the Twin Cities so you can get your ghost on all week long.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: two local acts reach for the top Jade • Oct 26, 2023There’s a big push for the top of the charts from local acts Mae Simpson, whose “Cap Guns” hit No. 3 this week; and Durry, with their song “Coming of Age” at No. 2. Meanwhile, Hozier remains undefeated at No. 1 for a second week.