First Avenue, JAM, and The Current present Mt. Joy Nov 7, 2023First Avenue, JAM, and The Current present Mt. Joy at Surly Brewing Festival Field on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Joni Mitchell's 80th birthdayJill Riley • Nov 7, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which Joni Mitchell songs, covers and tributes do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsIn rhythm and revelation: Lady Midnight explores love and loss Nov 6, 2023Lady Midnight, a Minnesota-based singer, discusses her new dance-focused album “Pursuit & The Elusive,” which delves into themes of love, addiction and self-discovery, born from a deep personal journey during the pandemic and reflecting on past trauma and healing.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Sax dayJill Riley • Nov 6, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs featuring the saxophone do you want to hear?
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Semisonic, "Little Bit of Sun"Jade • Nov 6, 2023It’s an album of returns, returning to a band, returning to Minnesota, returning to friends, and returning to childhood.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Top pop songs missed by the Billboard Hot 100Jill Riley • Nov 3, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which popular songs that didn’t hit the Billboard Hot 100 do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsDan Wilson talks about new Semisonic album Jill Riley • Nov 3, 2023To mark the occasion of Semisonic’s first full-length release in more than 20 years, singer and songwriter Dan Wilson joined The Current’s Jill Riley to talk about the new album, its many collaborators, and about the band’s deep connections to Minnesota.
ReviewsThe Beatles' 'Now and Then' is a wistful curiosity, 45 years in the makingStephen Thompson • Nov 2, 2023The Beatles' final song could never live up to the body of work that precedes it. But it could never diminish it, either.
ReviewsIn 'Priscilla,' we see what 'Elvis' left outAisha Harris • Nov 2, 2023Sofia Coppola's glistening take on Priscilla Presley's life with Elvis is immersive and sad. But who exactly IS Priscilla, anyway?
Green Day with The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and the Linda Lindas Nov 2, 2023Green Day will play Target Field on Saturday, August 17 with special guests The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and the Linda Lindas