News and InterviewsTwin Cities Pride shows 2025John Kueppers • May 30, 2025Pride Weekend and the weeks leading up are loaded with excitement. Make the most of Pride Month with our list of over 30 live music events in the Twin Cities.
PhotosPhotos: Deep Sea Diver rock duo performance at Nine Mile BrewingDarin Kamnetz • May 30, 2025The Seattle-based band put on a duo performance at The Current’s first Happy Hour of 2025 at Nine Mile Brewing in Bloomington on Thursday, May 29.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: T-Bone WalkerMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 30, 2025This week’s Classic Americana pick spotlights a massively influential blues guitarist: T-Bone Walker.
Today In Music HistoryMay 30 in Music History: Happy birthday to Topper Headon of The Clash May 30, 2025A Beastie Boy got arrested; Morrissey played his first solo gig in the U.S.; The Beatles began working on 'The White Album'; The Black Crowes' debut 'The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion'; and Tom Morello was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Grand Old Day!Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 30, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about summer would you like to hear?
In MemoriamAl Foster, drummer for Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins, has diedNate Chinen • May 29, 2025The superbly alert and flexible drummer formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years. He was 82.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: My Morning Jacket enter Hall of Fame with "Time Waited" May 29, 2025My Morning Jacket’s “Time Waited” retires to the Chart show Hall of Fame at No. 6 this week, while Alan Sparhawk's collaborative single with Trampled By Turtles holds onto the No. 1 spot.
News and InterviewsInterview: Jill Riley talks to Alan Sparhawk about new album with Trampled by TurtlesJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 29, 2025Alan Sparhawk has joined forces with fellow Duluth band Trampled by Turtles on a new album, out May 30, called Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles. Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show spoke to Alan Sparhawk about the process of creating the music, friendship, and supporting loved ones while they navigate grief.
Today In Music HistoryMay 29 in Music History: Florence + the Machine released 'How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful' May 29, 2025Ray Charles won a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording; The Beach Boys started a two week run at No.1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Help Me Rhonda"; Elvis walked off stage; and Jeff Buckley went missing, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Double Bill Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 29, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what duets or songs by two artists would you like to hear?