PhotosPhotos: Scenes from Big Turn Music Festival 2026, day oneLaura Buhman • Feb 25, 2026Big Turn Music Fest fills the city of Red Wing with music. The wide-ranging festival features rock bands, singer-songwriters, hip-hop acts, big bands and more.
News and InterviewsInterview: Minnesota United Kickoff Concert with Community Relations Director Jen Winterfeldt and DurryJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Feb 24, 2026Jen Winterfeldt, Director of Community Relations at Minnesota United FC, along with Austin and Taryn Durry of the band Durry, stopped by The Current’s Morning Show to talk with host Jill Riley about the Minnesota United FC Kickoff Concert happening at First Avenue.
Today In Music HistoryFeb. 24 in Music History: Rhiannon Giddens released 'Freedom Highway' Feb 24, 2026David Roback of Mazzy Star died; The Beatles began their second film; Kurt and Courtney tied the knot; 'Roxanne' entered the Billboard Hot 100; Led Zeppelin released a double album; Paul Simon won a Grammy for 'Graceland'; and Elton John became a Sir, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: MNUFC Home OpenerJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 24, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about kicking or soccer would you like to hear?
PhotosPhotos: runo plum shares debut album at 7th St EntryDarin Kamnetz • Feb 23, 2026The Minneapolis-based indie-folk artist performed songs from her intimate debut album, ‘patching,’ at 7th St Entry on Saturday, Feb. 21.
Today In Music HistoryFeb. 23 in Music History: TLC released 'FanMail' Feb 23, 2026TLC released 'FanMail'; Elvis and Priscilla call it quits; Fleetwood Mac win Album of the Year for 'Rumours'; Norah Jones brings home a bundle of Grammys; and Queen nabs their first U.S. No. 1 single with 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love,' Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Mend a Broken Heart Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 23, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs to mend a broken heart would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryFeb. 22 in Music History: Gary Clark Jr. released 'This Land' Feb 22, 2026Ernie K-Doe was born; Elvis Presley was at No. 1 with 'Rock-A- Hula Baby / Can't Help Falling In Love'; MTV dedicated a full 22 hours broadcast to The Monkees; Andy Warhol died; The Beatles recorded "I Want You (She's So Heavy)"; and David Bowie opened for T. Rex, Today in Music History.
In MemoriamWillie Colón, salsa pioneer, has died at 75Felix Contreras • Feb 21, 2026The South Bronx bandleader took the Latin genre to new heights while recording for Fania Records.
Today In Music HistoryFeb. 21 in Music History: Nina Simone was born Feb 21, 2026Nina Simone was born, The Stones covered Buddy Holly, Simon and Garfunkel finished their last album together, and Fleetwood Mac crafted a classic, Today in Music History.