Mayyadda, Minneapolis singer-songwriter, has even more to give Sep 13, 2023The prolific Minneapolis singer-songwriter credits her success to a lifelong love and practice of music.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Big fall album reissuesJill Riley • Sep 13, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs off albums set to be reissued this fall do you want to hear?
WatchWatch a live set by Brigitte Calls Me Baby Sep 12, 2023Fronted by charismatic vocalist Wes Leavins, the Chicago band Brigitte Calls Me Baby performed a more than 30-minute set at Surly Brewing Company in Minneapolis on July 13, 2023, as part of The Current Happy Hours series. Watch the entire performance.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: The MTV VMAsJill Riley • Sep 12, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that showcase past VMA winners do you want to hear?
PhotosPhotos: Scenes and sounds of North by North LoopLaura Buhman • Sep 11, 2023Sunday’s eclectic bill of musicians with Minnesota ties featured Lissie, Nur-D, Chastity Brown, Mike Kota, Turn Turn Turn, Honeybutter, and Ber performing outdoors in Minneapolis.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: It's going to be OKJill Riley • Sep 11, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that tell us everything will be OK do you want to hear?
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Olivia Rodrigo, "Guts"Jade • Sep 11, 2023Last year’s Grammy winner for Best New Artist is back with new music, full of catchy hooks and sing-a-long choruses.
WatchNickel Creek perform in The Current studio Mac Wilson • Sep 9, 2023Nickel Creek’s latest album, ‘Celebrants,’ has brought the group on the road again, including a stop at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul. While in town for that show, Nickel Creek visited The Current to play songs from the new album and to chat with host Mac Wilson.
News and InterviewsThe Local Show host Diane brings artist's perspective to covering Minnesota music Eleanor Pierce • Sep 8, 2023Starting Sunday, Sept. 10, the weekly show expands to five hours of local coverage from 7 p.m. to midnight.
PhotosPhotos: Faces of MPR Day at the 2023 Minnesota State FairBump Opera • Sep 8, 2023It was a beautiful and balmy day for live music at the Great Minnesota Get-Together on Friday, Sept. 1. Here’s a look at the many highlights of MPR Day at Dan Patch Park, and much more.