Radio Free CurrentWhiplash Artists and Genre DefinersSean McPherson • Feb 26, 2022Let’s play two-song sets from artists where the songs are so different, they’ll make your head spin — or by artists who helped define genres. Who do you want to hear?
WatchWatch Low Cut Connie's full headlining set at The Current's 17th Anniversary Show Feb 26, 2022Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie never delivers anything less than a committed performance, but on this occasion, he was on another level - literally. He climbed his piano, he ripped his garment, he reached out to touch the crowd and he might have had livestream viewers reaching out as well, achieving digital communion through the sacrament of rock and roll.
Discover MusicListen to a new song from Bonnie Raitt, 'Made Up Mind'Ann Powers • Feb 25, 2022Bonnie Raitt's new single shows that the 72-year-old blues-rock treasure is the master of the form.
News and InterviewsEurovision: no Russian act will compete this yearRachel Treisman • Feb 25, 2022Organizers cited concerns that "the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year's Contest would bring the competition into disrepute" in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: just breatheJill Riley and Luke Taylor • Feb 25, 2022For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that remind us to just breathe?
News and InterviewsInside the high camp of 'House of Gucci' Mary Lucia • Feb 25, 2022Mary Lucia’s take on the Lady Gaga fashion film: I found myself laughing out loud. But then I thought, "Wait, was that supposed to be funny?"
WatchKiss The Tiger rock the mainstage for The Current's 17th Anniversary Show at First Avenue Feb 25, 2022Minneapolis five-piece Kiss The Tiger have honed a tight attack over the course of their numerous recent shows, and frontwoman Meghan Kreidler absolutely commanded the stage for a set featuring songs from the band’s breakout 2021 album, ‘Vicious Kid’.
Discover MusicNew music from Florence + the Machine, Seratones, moreJade • Feb 24, 2022Listen to much-anticipated releases from Florence + the Machine, Robert Glasper, Seratones, Kurt Vile and Regina Spektor, and get to know Minneapolis artist and activist Ricki Monique.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: songs for peaceJill Riley and Luke Taylor • Feb 24, 2022For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about peace do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsHow the many pairs behind 'Cyrano' made music for the movie's lovelorn couplesTim Greiving • Feb 24, 2022The National frontman Matt Berninger and his wife Carin Besser wrote the lyrics, and twin brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner scored the movie.