In MemoriamSinger Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters has died at age 74The Associated Press • Jan 1, 2023The Pointer Sisters won three Grammy Awards and had 13 U.S. top 20 hit songs between 1973 and 1985, Anita Pointer's publicist said. The 1983 album "Break Out" went triple platinum.
In MemoriamRemembering musicians we lost in 2022Jill Riley, Reed Fischer, David Safar, Lindsay Kimball, Derrick Stevens and Luke Taylor • Dec 30, 2022In this musical tribute hosted by Jill Riley, we remember the musicians we lost in 2022. We'll highlight milestones in each artist's career and explore their lasting impact on the music world — and spin their most beloved songs.
Top 89Top 89 of 2022: Best albumsStaff • Dec 30, 2022The Current’s staff have chosen the top 15 albums of 2022.
In MemoriamPunk fashion designer Vivienne Westwood has diedThe Associated Press • Dec 29, 2022Westwood's fashion career began in the 1970s with the punk explosion, when her radical approach to urban street style took the world by storm.
WatchFellow Pynins perform in the Radio Heartland studioMike Pengra • Dec 28, 2022Oregon-based folk duo Fellow Pynins — comprising Dani Aubert and Ian George — visited Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra in the studio to play songs and to talk about their unique way of recasting traditional folk songs.
Top 89Top 89 of 2022: The best concerts of the yearStaff • Dec 28, 2022Here are The Current staff’s picks for the top concerts of 2022.
Top 89Top 89 of 2022: Top Minnesota songs and albumsStaff • Dec 27, 2022Here are The Current staff’s picks for the top Minnesota singles and albums of 2022.
Top 89Top 89 of 2022: Best in-studio sessionsStaff • Dec 27, 2022Here are The Current staff’s picks for top in-studio sessions recorded in 2022.
Top 89Top 89 of 2022: 40 of The Current's most-played songsStaff • Dec 27, 2022These songs were among The Current’s most-played tracks throughout 2022.
89 DaysWhere to hear music in the Twin Cities on New Year’s EveErik Thompson • Dec 23, 2022As we close the book on 2022, here are 10 music events throughout the Twin Cities to celebrate the start of 2023.