WatchGogol Bordello play songs from 'We Mean It, Man!' live at The CurrentJill Riley • Mar 6, 2026The New York-based post-punk outfit’s latest album released February 13.
News and InterviewsInterview: Minneapolis musical innovators Sukpatch return with archival album 'Thin Skin Diver'Michaelangelo Matos • Mar 6, 2026Sukpatch’s Stephen Hermann and Chris Heidman discuss Thin Skin Diver, a brimming new compilation of Sukpatch’s work, and share stories of Mike D watching them perform at 7th St Entry and more exploits of their early days.
PhotosRecap and photos: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's 'A Concert for Minnesota' at the Armory Luke Taylor and Darin Kamnetz • Mar 6, 2026Isbell and company treated the Minneapolis audience to a 23-song setlist that sampled broadly from Isbell’s discography.
Today In Music HistoryMarch 6 in Music History: Yeah Yeah Yeahs released 'It's Blitz!' Mar 6, 2026Smokey Robinson was the first male Motown act to score a No. 1 single; Liam Gallagher got in a kerfuffle Down Under; Sylvia Robinson was born; The Go-Go's went to No. 1 for six weeks; and Pearl Jam opened the floodgates with single "World Wide Suicide", Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Day of the DudeJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 6, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to The Big Lebowski would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsHow to stream Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's "A Concert for Minnesota" on The Current Mar 5, 2026Starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s show at Armory will be livestreamed in the Twin Cities at 89.3 FM and worldwide at thecurrent.org.
News and InterviewsThe story of "ONE Minnesota," a Bloomington music teacher's song of unityAmy Carlson Gustafson • Mar 5, 2026Normandale Hills Elementary music teacher Jeff “Mr. Z” Zupfer is hoping Minnesota musicians join his revival of a state song he wrote during the historically cold winter of 2019.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Mavis Staples heads to the Hall of Fame with "Human Mind" Mar 5, 2026Mavis Staples’ “Human Mind” enters the Chart Show Hall of Fame at No. 3. Gorillaz’ “The Happy Dictator" also reaches the Hall.
News and InterviewsInterview: Anna Devine and Ryan Kemp talk about the Melt ICE compilationJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Mar 5, 2026Minnesota artists Anna Devine and Ryam Kemp of Chutes stopped by The Current’s Morning Show to talk about the Melt ICE compilation.
Today In Music HistoryMarch 5 in Music History: Happy birthday, Amanda Shires Mar 5, 2026Elvis made his television debut; Barbra Streisand had her second No. 1 hit; Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' started a seven-week run at No. 1; R.E.M. cleaned up at the Rolling Stone Awards; Patsy Cline passed away; and Amanda Shires was born, Today in Music History.