PhotosPhotos: Samia charms Current Happy Hour crowdDarin Kamnetz • Jun 9, 2023Sociable Cider Werks in northeast Minneapolis hosted the latest Current Happy Hour on Thursday, June 8. Samia and her band provided live entertainment, and The Current host Mac Wilson played a DJ set.
News and InterviewsHow music venues can make concerts more accessibleDarby Ottoson • Jun 9, 2023Minnesota musicians and members of disability communities describe what it would take to create more welcoming live music spaces.
ReviewsThe Cure dig deep to deliver spellbinding Xcel setJoel Swenson and Steven Cohen • Jun 9, 2023The band’s first Twin Cities visit since 2016 was a love-fest for the performers and fans alike.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs to celebrate the end of the school yearJill Riley • Jun 9, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs to mark the end of the school year should we play?
PhotosFirst look: Uptown Theater debuts as a music venue Jun 8, 2023Now under new ownership, the Uptown is now a live entertainment venue after spending more than 80 years as a movie theater.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Ber climbs to No. 1Jade • Jun 8, 2023Minnesota artist Ber has a contagious song in ‘Superspreader,’ and you’ve voted it into the No. 1 spot this week on The Current Chart Show.
Devon Gilfillian Jun 8, 2023First Avenue and the Current present Devon Gilfillian at the Turf Club on Sunday, August 20 at 8:00pm. 21+
Discover MusicNew music by Bully, Semisonic, Thee Sacred Souls, moreJade • Jun 8, 2023This week, hear another cut from Bully’s new album, ‘Lucky For You,’ an early track from Jayda G’s forthcoming album, a fan favorite from Thee Sacred Souls, and the first new music in three years from Minnesota’s beloved Semisonic. Plus, discover the sounds of Los Angeles band ALEXSUCKS and London artist Lava La Rue.
Discover MusicOn the easy-going 'Joy'all,' Jenny Lewis defiantly preaches the pursuit of happinessMarissa Lorusso • Jun 8, 2023With a new home in Nashville, the singer-songwriter's fifth solo album is a laid-back affair full of zen-like wisdom that lands as guidance for a generation.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs for National Best Friends DayJill Riley • Jun 8, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about best friends should we play?