In MemoriamJane Birkin, British actress, singer and French icon, dies at 76Emma Bowman • Jul 17, 2023The London-born star, whose British accent and natural style charmed her adopted country of France, died on Sunday. Her fame rivals the Hermès luxury handbags named after her.
WatchSession & Interview: Joseph perform at The Current studiosMac Wilson • Jul 15, 2023American folk band Joseph from Portland, Oregon visited The Current studios in June of 2023 during their stop in the Twin Cities, and played a sold out show at the Fitzgerald Theater. The three sisters released their latest album The Sun in April of 2023. Natalie, Allison and Meegan performed three songs from their most recent album and chatted with host Mac Wilson.
89 Days The Killers, Imagine Dragons lead a weekend of music at TC Summer FestSofia Haan • Jul 14, 2023Downtown Minneapolis hosts a two-day music festival at the Minnesota Twins’ home stadium.
WatchWatch Genesis Owusu's electrifying Microshow at Amsterdam Bar & Hall Jul 14, 2023On Saturday, May 6, 2023, rising musician Genesis Owusu performed an electrifying eight song set at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul.
PhotosPhotos: Brigitte Calls Me Baby charm big crowd at Surly Brewing Co.Sara Fish • Jul 14, 2023Led by captivating vocalist Wes Leavins, Chicago-based Brigitte Calls Me Baby put on an energetic show at Surly Brewing Co. The performance on Thursday, July 13, and was part of The Current’s latest Happy Hour at breweries around the Twin Cities.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Minnesota music festival frenzyJill Riley • Jul 14, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by bands performing this weekend at music festivals in Minnesota do you want to hear?
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Killer Mike nets top-five debutJade • Jul 13, 2023New names are rocking the Current Chart Show this week with debuts from poet Kara Jackson, Chicago’s Brigitte Calls Me Baby, hard rocking King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, and Killer Mike’s solo song “Don’t Let The Devil” cracks the top five.
Discover MusicHear new songs from Metric, Yard Act, Jamila Woods, The Glorious Sons, Mayyadda, and Cherry GlazerrJade and Natalia Toledo • Jul 13, 2023This week hear new music from Metric, Yard Act, Jamila Woods, The Glorious Sons, Mayyadda and Cherry Glazerr.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Our favorite croonersJill Riley • Jul 13, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs with crooner-style vocals do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsLucy Michelle embraces motherhood and uncertainty on ‘Womanly’Macie Rasmussen and Jaida Grey Eagle • Jul 12, 2023Each of 11 songs spanning a decade still feels relevant to the artist because of the album’s focal point: her children.