News and InterviewsOn 'The Spur,' Joan Shelley explores joys and worriesStephen Thompson • Jun 24, 2022Shelley expounds on country living, newly married life and the birth of her daughter. But life's joys are never far removed from the deeply worrying state — and fate — of the world.
WatchKacey Musgraves covers ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love'Luke Taylor • Jun 23, 2022The song, which appears in the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ film releasing Friday, is accompanied by an emotional video assembled from scenes from the film.
Discover MusicNew music from Orville Peck, Perfume Genius, BeyoncéJade • Jun 23, 2022This week, we bring you the new single from Beyoncé as well as new releases from Perfume Genius and from the enigmatic rising star, Orville Peck. Plus, hear new tracks from Rina Sawayama and Steve Lacy, and discover the music of erstwhile Angeleno turned Minneapolitan, Zora.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Dog SongsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 23, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention dogs or were inspired by dogs?
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Harry Styles inducted into Hall of Fame Jun 23, 2022Harry Styles’ “As It Was” hits the Hall of Fame as a fresh class of debuts land in the Top 20—including the latest from Polica, Ezra Furman, Phoebe Bridgers, Houndmouth, and more.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsGrace Cummings plays songs from 'Storm Queen,' and discusses band ritualsAyisha Jaffer • Jun 23, 2022Melbourne’s Grace Cummings stops by The Current studios to play songs from her sophomore 2022 record, 'Storm Queen,' and catch up with us about band rituals, the latest Bird Of The Year in Australia, and leaving a little mystery in songwriting.
ReviewsThe SST Records story fills in the blanks on American punk historyMichaelangelo Matos • Jun 22, 2022A review of Jim Ruland’s new book, ‘Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise and Fall of SST Records,’ featuring the misadventures of Hüsker Dü and a whole generation of influential punk acts.
Discover MusicRoséwave: 110 songs for your summer getawayLars Gotrich • Jun 22, 2022Hit play and vibe all day. Roséwave is a lifestyle, not a genre, based around summer feels. To kick things off, here's a seven-hour soundtrack for your getaway or staycation.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: KissingJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 22, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention a kiss?
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Summer SongsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 21, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about summer do you want to hear?