WatchValerie June plays songs from 'Owls, Omens and Oracles' in The Current studio Mac Wilson • Jun 25, 2025In town for a show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, singer-songwriter Valerie June brings her music and joyful spirit into The Current studio.
Today In Music HistoryJune 24 in Music History: Happy birthday to Colin Blunstone of The Zombies Jun 24, 2025The Monkees went to No. 1 on the U.S. album charts; Weezer released "Undone - The Sweater Song"; a working draft of Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" sold for $2 million; and Colin Blunstone was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Get DressedJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 24, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with clothing in the title or with lyrics that mention clothes would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryJune 23 in Music History: Wolf Alice's 'My Love Is Cool' gets its U.S. release Jun 23, 2025Ray Charles was at the top of the charts; Tiffany started her Mall Tour; Bobby "Blue" Bland passed away; Leon Bridges released his debut album; and Wolf Alice’s debut album was released in the United States, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Turn It AroundNilufer Arsala • Jun 23, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about getting through a tough situation or turning it into a good one would you like to hear?
The Current's AnniversaryWatch full sets by Frank Black, Beach Bunny, and more at The Current's 20th Anniversary shows Jun 20, 2025In January, The Current celebrated 20 years on-air, online and in the community with two nights of music at First Avenue. Watch full performances by Frank Black, Beach Bunny, Bad Bad Hats and she’s green.
PhotosPhotos: The Head and the Heart play immersive show at Palace TheatreTony Nelson • Jun 20, 2025The Seattle folk-rock group brought their Aperture Tour to the Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Thursday, June 19. Openers for the night were Futurebirds and Minnesota native Anna Graves.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Leon PayneMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jun 20, 2025This week’s Classic Americana selection spotlights Leon Payne, an artists who enjoyed a No. 1 hit of his own, but was more successful at writing songs that became hits for others.
Today In Music HistoryJune 20 in Music History: Happy birthday, Caroline Polachek Jun 20, 2025Lionel Richie was born; David Bowie recorded "Space Oddity"; Neil Diamond appeared on the 20th anniversary show of American Bandstand; Brian Wilson and Lionel Richie were born; and Neil Young's "Cinnamon Girl" went Gold, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Summer SolsticeNilufer Arsala and Natalia Toledo • Jun 20, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that celebrate or mention the sun do you want to hear?