PhotosPhotos: David Byrne puts on an immersive spectacle at Orpheum TheatreLaura Buhman • Nov 4, 2025On the first of two nights in Minneapolis, the visionary performer brought the Who Is the Sky? tour to life on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.
Today In Music HistoryNov. 4 in Music History: Robert Palmer released 'Riptide' Nov 4, 2025Jackie Wilson made his singles chart debut; the Beatles played for the Queen; Johnny Nash saw his way clearly to the top of the singles chart; Roxette had another hit in America; and Prince debuted his backing band, The Revolution, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Sweet ToothJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 4, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to candy would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryNov. 3 in Music History: The Jam released 'All Mod Cons' Nov 3, 2025Courtney Barnett was born; Sun Records released a hit for Jerry Lee Lewis; the Beatles recorded 'Michelle'; the soundtrack to 'Miami Vice' topped the U.S. charts; Vanilla Ice had the first rap song to top the U.S. singles chart; and Adam Ant was born in London, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Fall BackJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 3, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to the night or it being dark outside would you like to hear?
PhotosPhotos: Halloween-themed Drag Queen Charity Bingo at Roxy's CabaretDarin Kamnetz • Oct 31, 2025Nina DiAngelo and Monica West cohosted Roxy's Drag Queen Charity Bingo on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at Roxy's in Minneapolis. This was a fundraiser and member engagement event for The Current featuring members of the staff.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Earl Thomas ConleyMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Oct 31, 2025For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we spotlight a prolific country hitmaker, the late Earl Thomas Conley.
Today In Music HistoryOct. 31 in Music History: Outkast released 'Stankonia' Oct 31, 2025Billy Idol caused trouble on tour; The Supremes started a four-week run at No. 1, David Bowie read poems on stage; Iggy and the Stooges played their first live show; and Outkast released one of hip-hop’s greatest albums, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: HALLOWEENJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 31, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered scary or creepy would you like to hear?
Discover MusicWhere Bob Dylan made some of his earliest recordings ever — in MinnesotaErik Thompson • Oct 30, 2025Out Friday, Oct. 31, the eight-disc, 139-track set, ‘Through The Open Window,’ contains a treasure trove of more than 20 primitive and unreleased home recordings made in his home state between 1956 and 1963.