News and InterviewsWhy women are dancing for Finland's prime ministerJuliana Kim • Aug 22, 2022Prime Minister Sanna Marin recently took a drug test in response to criticism over videos of her dancing and singing with friends.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: New Wave Synth PopJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 22, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what new wave synth songs do you want to hear?
ReviewsKendrick Lamar makes explosive return to St. PaulNatalia Mendez • Aug 22, 2022The Big Steppers tour brought big, theatric entertainment Saturday night.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsMadison Cunningham performs in The Current studioMac Wilson • Aug 19, 2022Los Angeles singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham is getting ready to release her new album, ‘Revealer,’ on September 9. In the run-up to the album release, Cunningham visited The Current studio to play songs from the record and to talk with host Mac Wilson.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: FamilyJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 19, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention or are about family do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsInterview: Dessa debuts new pop single "Blush"Diane • Aug 18, 2022Dessa discusses new music, her podcast, performance, and splitting her time between Minneapolis and New York.
89 DaysThe Minnesota State Fair 2022 live music guideAli Elabbady • Aug 18, 2022Top concert and performance picks for each day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Discover Music'Cheat Codes' is the solo album Black Thought couldn't have made until nowSheldon Pearce • Aug 18, 2022A standalone LP from the voice of the Roots was rumored for two decades at least. Finally here, Cheat Codes isn't just excellent: It's a product of all the years it went unmade.
ReviewsOn 'Sundays,' Andrew Combs seeks roadmap to redemptionBrittney McKenna • Aug 18, 2022In the aftermath of an early-pandemic breakdown, Combs sought solace in a regular songwriting routine. The result is a beautiful, intimate album that grapples with personal and existential questions.
Discover MusicHear new Sylvan Esso, Caamp, Miloe, Titus AndronicusJade • Aug 18, 2022This week, catch up on the new music from Sylvan Esso, Caamp, Titus Andronicus, Denver’s Wildermiss and Minnesota artist Miloe. Plus, discover the sound of emerging Chicago artist Ravyn Lenae.