The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Getting autobiographicalJill Riley • Aug 16, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs with autobiographical lyrics do you want to hear?
WatchKiller Mike shares his music and his story Jill Riley • Aug 16, 2023Following a performance of three songs from the solo album, Michael, Killer Mike sat down with The Current’s Jill Riley to share his deeply personal and profoundly moving story. Watch the complete interview.
Discover MusicA comedian released this parody Eurodance song — and ignited an internet stormManuela López Restrepo • Aug 15, 2023The video is a winning combination of nostalgia, intrigue and surrealism. And its viral ascent can tell us a lot about modern meme culture.
WatchWatch Joe P perform a solo, acoustic set Aug 15, 2023New Jersey singer-songwriter Joe P performed at The Current's Winter Dig Out at the Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge in Minneapolis on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Watch Joe P’s solo, acoustic set.
The Current Happy Hours: Surly Brewing Co. with Lucy Michelle Aug 15, 2023The Current Happy Hour at Surly Brewing Co. featuring live music by Lucy Michelle on Thursday, September 28 from 4 to 7 p.m.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Electronic instrumentsJill Riley • Aug 15, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs featuring electronic instruments do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsBest friend mourns bandmate killed in Minneapolis punk show mass shootingNicole Ki • Aug 14, 2023Bryan May said August Golden, 35, was a talented artist, songwriter and photographer. Golden was killed in a mass shooting at a house venue known as Nudieland.
Home StoriesFriend of man killed at Mpls punk show speaks outCathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown • Aug 14, 2023A friend has identified August Golden as the man killed in a mass shooting at a Minneapolis punk show on Friday night. Alex Stillman is a local business owner of a record press. Stillman was at the show and talked about Golden, what she saw and how this will impact the community.
ReviewsPizza Lucé Block Party returns to celebrate wide array of Minnesota musicMacie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Aug 14, 2023On Saturday, Pizza Lucé Block Party broke a four-year hiatus to host a showcase of Minnesota music in downtown Minneapolis’ Warehouse District featuring Morris Day and the Time, Dua Saleh, the Cactus Blossoms, Bad Bad Hats, and more.
In MemoriamClarence Avant, a major power broker in music, sports and politics, has died at 92Anastasia Tsioulcas • Aug 14, 2023Clarence Avant boosted the careers of a vast array of influential figures, including Michael Jackson, Jim Brown and Barack Obama. He came back into the news after his wife was murdered in 2021.
