News and Interviews Singer-songwriter duo MAARCHES are in search of something greaterAli Elabbady • Sep 15, 2023A new EP by Minnesota hip-hop scene veterans Adam Garcia and Medium Zach finds connections with a new approach they developed in the early days of the pandemic.
PhotosPhotos: Nur-D fills Inbound BrewCo with an infectious energyNikhil Kumaran • Sep 15, 2023Inbound BrewCo in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis hosted the latest installment of The Current’s Happy Hour series on Sept. 14, 2023. Nur-D hit the stage with DJ Hayes, and The Current host Mac Wilson played a DJ set.
Discover MusicPlaylist: The music of Latinx History MonthNatalia Mendez and Natalia Toledo • Sep 15, 2023This deep, curated playlist — featuring picks from Minnesota musicians, DJs, and more — spans style, feeling, and genre.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Hispanic Heritage MonthJill Riley • Sep 15, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by Hispanic/Latinx artists do you want to hear?
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Olivia Rodrigo's 'Vampire' is No. 1Jade • Sep 14, 2023Olivia Rodrigo has everyone talking about her new album, Guts, and her song “Vampire” has surged to the No. 1 spot on this week’s Chart Show.
Discover MusicHear new songs from Vagabon, Big Thief, Semisonic, SHY FX, The Moss, and rosieJade • Sep 14, 2023Hear new songs from Vagabon, Big Thief, Semisonic, SHY FX, The Moss, and rosie
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs about truckin'Jill Riley • Sep 14, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that highlight truckers and/or being on the road do you want to hear?
WatchSunny War performs in The Current studioAyisha Jaffer • Sep 14, 2023Los Angeles-based folk-punk musician Sunny War is known for her virtuosic guitar playing accompanied by deeply honest lyrics reflecting 21st century concerns. She stopped by The Current studio to share some songs from her newest album, ‘Anarchist Gospel,’ and to talk about her start in music.
Mayyadda, Minneapolis singer-songwriter, has even more to give Sep 13, 2023The prolific Minneapolis singer-songwriter credits her success to a lifelong love and practice of music.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Big fall album reissuesJill Riley • Sep 13, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs off albums set to be reissued this fall do you want to hear?