Paisley Park presents Celebration 2023 May 30, 2023Paisley 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.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Top Janet Jackson songsJade • May 30, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Janet Jackson should we play?
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs celebrating sunny days aheadMac Wilson • May 26, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that bring a ray of sunshine to the day should we play?
89 DaysHonoring and remembering George Floyd with musicMarla Khan-Schwartz and Bump Opera • May 25, 2023Three years after the murder of George Floyd, music has been an essential tool for healing. Floyd’s former partner Courteney Ross and south Minneapolis musician Raycurt Johnson share their stories.
WatchTurn Turn Turn play a session in The Current studio Mike Pengra • May 25, 2023A dynamic collection of singer-songwriters and musicians, Minneapolis band Turn Turn Turn visited The Current studio to perform a session for Radio Heartland, after which they spoke with host Mike Pengra.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Hozier takes a big bite May 25, 2023This week sees a big jump for Hozier’s “Eat Your Young,” which moves from No. 14 to No. 5. Meanwhile, Depeche Mode take “Ghosts Again” into the Chart Show Hall of Fame.
Discover MusicNew songs from Blur, Lana Del Rey, Remi Wolf, moreJade • May 25, 2023This week’s new music includes a cut off Blur’s forthcoming album; something old, something new from Lana Del Rey; a new track from the Pretenders; a new song from Australia’s Alex Lahey; and Minnesota-flavored releases from Remi Wolf and from Sylvan Esso.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs to remember Tina TurnerMac Wilson • May 25, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Tina Turner should we play?
In MemoriamCelebrities and the White House pay tribute to Tina TurnerAyana Archie • May 25, 2023President Joe Biden joined celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger and Angela Bassett, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role playing Turner in her biopic, in honoring the late singer.
News and InterviewsAnita Velveeta makes music for weirdos like herselfMacie Rasmussen and Jaida Grey Eagle • May 24, 2023In March, the St. Paul-based musician put out ‘Western Amphibians’ — a sonic kaleidoscope emerging from a place within her lived experience.