The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Heardle SelectionsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 16, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what past Heardle songs do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsNipsey Hussle gets Hollywood star Jonathan Franklin • Aug 16, 2022The late rapper's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is the 2,729th placed to date.
News and InterviewsJames Mercer of the Shins on 'Oh, Inverted World' at 21Zeke • Aug 16, 2022The Current’s Zeke connected with the singer-songwriter of the Shins to talk about the 21st anniversary of the Shins’ breakthrough debut album.
PhotosSlideshow: Jack White rocks the Armory Aug 15, 2022White brought his Supply Chain Issues Tour to Minneapolis, captivating the Armory with a four-piece band.
ReviewsPhotos: Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine serenade Surly Festival FieldAndy Witchger • Aug 15, 2022Andrew Bird and Sam Beam brought their Outside Problems Tour to Minneapolis.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: With a Little Help from My FriendsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 15, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about friendship do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsU.S. Postal Service issues mariachi musicians stampsGabriel J. Sánchez • Aug 14, 2022Artist Rafael López used his upbringing in Mexico City for inspiration. It took two years of development before the set launched, and each stamp will carry on a cultural legacy forever.
The Local Show®Chastity Brown performs three songs from 'Sing to the Walls' Diane • Aug 14, 2022Roots/soul musician Chastity Brown performed three songs off her new record Sing to the Walls, her first LP in five years, at The Current’s studio. Brown will headline First Avenue’s mainroom on August 20 with the local jazz ensemble Omar Abdulkarim Quartet.
News and InterviewsOlivia Newton-John, a sexy nerd for the rest of usEvie Nagy • Aug 14, 2022She was never just that prim prude from the start of Grease, nor the strutting vamp from its finale. Her superpower, for over 50 years, was embodying both at once.
Discover MusicMegan Thee Stallion (feat. Rico Nasty), 'Scary'Sheldon Pearce • Aug 12, 2022On 'Scary,' two of rap's premier smack talkers find a demented glee in menacing those who might otherwise belittle them.