Discover MusicThe personal apocalypse of Weyes Blood's 'And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow'Meaghan Garvey • Nov 28, 2022The singer-songwriter's fifth album is an ecosystem of intimacy, in its power to redeem and to destroy.
In Memoriam'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara dies at 63The Associated Press • Nov 26, 2022She was behind some of the most joyful, high-energy pop anthems of the early '80s. During her career, Cara had three Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
Discover MusicListen to Joe Rainey, 'once the reaper'Joshua Minsoo Kim • Nov 23, 2022The Minnesota-based, avant-garde Pow Wow singer underlines his contempt for the grim reaper who takes his loved ones too soon.
The Current PresentsJoin us for Time Machine Weekend Nov 23, 2022This holiday weekend, take a sonic journey across music history. Starting Wednesday morning at 10 and continuing all weekend long, it’s a Time Machine Weekend.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Thanksgiving dinner guestsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 23, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that describe your Thanksgiving guests?
News and InterviewsWhy Indigenous creatives chose opera to celebrate a Dakota activist and artistAnn Klefstad • Nov 23, 2022Cloquet-based composer Lyz Jaakola wrote the music for ‘Mináǧi kiŋ dowáŋ: A Zitkála-Šá Opera’ alongside a decolonized artistic team and cast. Jaakola is part of The Current’s 2022 Emerging Artists Showcase.
New HotThe Current announces final New Hot showsDavid Safar • Nov 22, 2022After more than 500 episodes of New Hot, we're sunsetting the program. This change shifts our focus to new ways to help you discover music.
Lutsen Mountains' Ski Party 2023 Nov 22, 2022Lutsen Mountains' Ski Party with Night Moves, Early Eyes, Charlie Parr, Lanue and others is set for January 6 and 7, 2023. Enter for your chance to win a two-day ski, stay and concert package.
Discover MusicCaitlin Rose is wistful, wiser and having fun againJewly Hight • Nov 22, 2022Rose's early records mixed country, pop and indie rock — a rare approach at the time. Now, she's released her lustrous new record, CAZIMI, into the musical landscape that she helped shape.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs in support of the LGBTQ+ communityJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 22, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear to show support for the LGBTQ+ community?