News and InterviewsTen holiday shows to see this season in the Twin CitiesJay Gabler • Dec 6, 2021Holiday shows are popping up at venues across the Twin Cities, from a cathedral of trees to a cathedral of…well, cathedral.
Radio Free CurrentJukebox Songs and Sing-AlongsSean McPherson • Dec 4, 2021This week on Radio Free Current, Sean McPherson wants your suggestions for jukebox jams and karaoke classics.
News and InterviewsWhen Making Music Breaks Your BodyGrayson Haver Currin • Dec 4, 2021An arthritis diagnosis means the latest album by the Bay Area band The Dodos is likely its last. It is a striking reminder of the oft-overlooked physical strains of music careers.
News and InterviewsBandwidth: The Cactus Blossoms announce new albumReed Fischer • Dec 3, 2021Plus: Foo Fighters fought the U of M’s Covid policy, Jeremy Messersmith’s got a Prince story, and more.
Home StoriesReload.it is a dream factory for femme DJs in MinneapolisJulian • Dec 3, 2021Reload.it has been working towards its goal of making a safe space for femme DJs in Minneapolis through weekly DJ workshops held in the Northrup King Building in northeast Minneapolis, in-person artist events, and social media outreach.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyName a snowplow with a songAnna Weggel and Jill Riley • Dec 3, 2021For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that would make for a good snowplow name?
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyThoughts I had while watching 'The Beatles: Get Back'Jay Gabler • Dec 3, 2021Is Peter Jackson’s new documentary too much Beatles studio footage - or not enough?
News and Interviews2021 British Arrows: A rollercoaster of emotionJay Gabler • Dec 2, 2021The Walker Art Center’s annual tradition of spotlighting innovative British ads returns this year; brace yourself for a wild, sometimes worrisome ride.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsSnail Mail plays songs from "Valentine," and talks about upcoming vocal cord surgeryMary Lucia • Dec 2, 2021Lindsey Jordan of Snail Mail joins The Current to play songs from her 2021 record, "Valentine". Jordan also spoke with Mary Lucia about her upcoming vocal cord surgery, what books she's picked up recently, and her resistance to being creatively boxed in.
Discover MusicNew music from Bloc Party, FKA Twigs, Ibeyi and moreJade • Dec 2, 2021We’re kicking off December with new songs from Bloc Party, FKA Twigs and Ibeyi, and we’ve got some new sounds for you to discover from Los Angeles artist NoSo; Austin, Texas artist Rajinee; and from Minnesota’s St. Anthony Mann.