ReviewsIn 'Rap Sh!t,' women in rap strive and thriveAisha Harris • Jul 21, 2022A new comedy series created by Issa Rae taps into the complexities of being an aspiring female rapper in the age of social media.
News and InterviewsU2 and Gladys Knight are among the 2022 Kennedy Center honoreesNeda Ulaby • Jul 21, 2022The awards recognize a lifetime of achievement in the performing arts. This year they'll go to George Clooney, Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania León and U2.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Ear WormsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 21, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what ear worm songs do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsFirst Ave cancels Dave Chappelle show after outcry from staff, patrons, performersGrace Birnstengel • Jul 21, 2022The venue canceled its booking of Dave Chappelle for Wednesday night and issued an apology on social media.
News and InterviewsU.S. Postal Service honors Pete Seeger with a new stampLuke Taylor • Jul 21, 2022The late folk singer amplified the unifying power of communal singing, and he advanced the role traditional music plays in addressing social and political causes.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Lizzo leaps two spots to No. 1 Jul 21, 2022It’s ‘About Damn Time’ Lizzo grabs the top spot for The Current’s Chart Show.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Words of WisdomJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 20, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with lines of wisdom do you want to hear?
ReviewsPitchfork Music Festival 2022: Nine top performancesKaj Johnson and Morgan Winston • Jul 20, 2022A review and photo gallery of the best performers from Pitchfork Music Festival at Union Park in Chicago the weekend of July 15, 2022.
Discover MusicBig Thief: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertBob Boilen • Jul 20, 2022The band plays a comfortable, playful set — including an unreleased song — from a house in Connecticut.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Artists with DegreesJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 19, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with advanced degrees do you want to hear?