89 DaysTwin Ports cover bands take center stage for Ides of March BacchanaliaMark Nicklawske • Mar 16, 2023The 16th annual Ides of March Bacchanalia Festival is at Pizza Luce in Duluth March 17-18 and 24-25.
News and InterviewsDisconcé: A Beyoncé Disco bringing grooves to 7th Street EntryJoel Swenson • Mar 16, 2023Saturday’s event is organized by Gigi “DJ OMGIGI” Berry. With March being Women’s History Month and Beyoncé making history by smashing the record for most Grammy wins of all time, the timing for Disconcé is apt.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: The Women of 90s AlternativeJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 16, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from women of 90s alternative?
Brandi Carlile announces Minnesota State Fair concert Mar 16, 2023The nine-time Grammy-winning artist will perform at the Grandstand on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
In MemoriamBobby Caldwell, singer of 'What You Won't Do for Love,' dies at 71The Associated Press • Mar 16, 2023Bobby Caldwell's smooth soul jam "What You Won't Do for Love" went to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became a long-term standard and career-defining hit for Caldwell, who also wrote the song.
ReviewsWeyes Blood glows with grace at First Avenue Macie Rasmussen • Mar 16, 2023Weyes Blood played at First Avenue on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, along with opener Vagabon.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: The Nude Party streak into No. 3 slot Mar 16, 2023Janelle Monáe’s song floats to the top of the chart this week, while Everything But The Girl’s first new music in 24 years debuts at No. 14, and the Nude Party’s latest debuts at No. 3.
PhotosPhoto gallery: Rock the Cradle 2023 Mar 15, 2023More than 8,000 people attended The Current’s free event for children and adults on Sunday, March 12. View photos from the event.
News and InterviewsM83 invite us into their musical Fantasy world againErik Thompson • Mar 15, 2023On M83’s vibrant new album, Fantasy, Anthony Gonzalez — the creative mastermind and multi-instrumentalist of the French electropop group — brought a fresh optimism to his new songs while also reconnecting with his earlier sound. Gonzalez spoke with The Current about the new work and his career so far.
The Local Show®Christy Costello & Monica LaPlante catch up with DianeDiane • Mar 15, 2023Two household names in the Minneapolis punk/indie/underground scene - Christy Costello and Monica LaPlante - talk with Local Show host Diane about their new recordings, as well as their motivations, influences, and experiences in the DIY scene.
