More than 8,000 people attended The Current’s free event for children and adults on Sunday, March 12. View photos from the event.

On 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.

Two 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.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature female instrument virtuosos?

With pandemic restrictions lifted, tourists are returning to Mississippi's famous Blues Trail. Civil rights leaders are noticing some are now hungry for more context about the music's origins.

Paxton will step into the new role on Monday, April 10.

Here are some ways to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

Fast rising country star Morgan Wade made waves in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Nelson will be joined by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Trampled By Turtles, Molly Tuttle, and Particle Kid (Nelson’s son, Micah), in Somerset, Wis., on Friday, June 23.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs for Daylight Saving Time/National Napping Day do you want to hear?