ReviewsRecap & Photos: Brandi Carlile’s Target Center show is a love letter to MinneapolisMacie Rasmussen • Mar 16, 2026Dubbed, “Be Human: A Concert for Minneapolis,” Carlile’s concert on Saturday, Feb. 21, was to a sold-out crowd as well as a radio and viewing audience.
Today In Music HistoryMarch 16 in Music History: Happy birthday, Tracy Bonham Mar 16, 2026Simon & Garfunkel cleaned up at the Grammys; Elvis returned to Memphis after a 13-year absence; ABBA got inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; and Motown lost rising star Tammi Terrell far too early, today in music hhistory.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Hold MusicJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 16, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that would make good hold music would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryMarch 15 in Music History: The Bangles go to No. 2 with 'Manic Monday' Mar 15, 2026Prince wrote The Bangles a hit; Bruce Springsteen joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; and Sly Stone was born today in music history.
Today In Music HistoryMarch 14 in Music History: Happy birthday to Este Haim Mar 14, 2026The Monks’ lead singer passed on; Elvis Presley was passed over; Elton John had a hit with "Crocodile Rock"; Roxy Music had their only No. 1 single; Mike Muir was born; and Gary Burger passed away, Today in Music History.
News and InterviewsInterview: Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie on staying true to his values and upcoming album 'Livin in the USA'Jill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Mar 13, 2026Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie stopped by The Current and shared with host Jill Riley about staying true to his values as an artist, and about his upcoming album Livin in the USA.
PhotosPhotos: Jesse Welles plays first of two consecutive nights at First AvenueLaura Buhman • Mar 13, 2026Thursday in Minneapolis, Welles performed both solo and with his band. Kentucky singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman opened the show.
Today In Music HistoryMarch 13 in Music History: Caitlyn Smith released 'Supernova' Mar 13, 2026Cher went No. 1 with 'Believe'; The Recording Industry Association of America introduced a sales-award system using names of precious metals; the Beatles had their seventh No. 1 hit; a coffeehouse chain launched a music label; Tammy Wynette and George Jones called it quits; and The Sex Pistols stood up the Rock Hall, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: The Big ScreenJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 13, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with biopics, documentaries, or concert films would you like to hear?
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Hayley Williams lands in the Hall of Fame at No. 2 Mar 12, 2026Hayley Williams’ “Parachute” lands in the Chart Show Hall of Fame at No. 2. She is joined in the Hall by Lily Allen, Colin Bracewell, Wild Horses, and Tyler Childers.