“Music was an escape hatch from the world when I first started,” Twin Cities musician Pat “Doc” Dougherty explains, “and now it’s just how I process it.”

Throughout the summer, The Current provides weekly guides to events, entertainment, and recreation in the Twin Cities.

The Current Happy Hour at Utepils Brewing with Annie DiRusso on Thursday, June 22 from 4 to 7 p.m.

This week, hear Blonde Redhead’s first new music since 2014, plus new tunes from Elle King and Jean Dawson. Plus, get to know the sounds of Nashville’s Briston Maroney, Britain’s Billie Marten, and Minnesota’s KC Rae — the solo project of Now Now’s KC Dalager.

The London-based six-piece put on a captivating hourlong show at one of the newest music venues in Minneapolis.

Plan ahead for concerts, festivals, and series all summer long in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond.

Live Nation and The Current present Janelle Monáe - Age of Pleasure Tour at the Armory on Monday, September 11.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs featuring s-p-e-l-l-i-n-g should we play?

On ‘Loving You So Hard,’ Minneapolis-based James steps out as a solo artist.

Paisley Park hosts the annual gathering to honor Prince’s life, creative works, and outstanding legacy and to share stories about his creative and cultural impact.