Discover MusicIs Paul McCartney's 'Wonderful Christmastime' simply… horrible?Scott Neuman • Dec 1, 2025In the decades since its release, "Wonderful Christmastime" has become a seasonal staple beloved by some but loathed by others.
Discover MusicDavid Byrne: Tiny Desk ConcertRobin Hilton • Dec 1, 2025In matching, brilliant blue suits, David Byrne and his band squeeze behind the Desk to perform four songs, including Talking Heads' "Life During Wartime."
The Current's Time Machine Weekend 2025 Nov 27, 2025This holiday weekend, take a sonic journey across music history. Starting Wednesday morning at 5 and continuing all weekend long, it’s a Time Machine Weekend.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Carol KayeJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 25, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that Carol Kaye played on would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsInterview: Ingrid Michaelson talks about writing the music for the stage production of 'The Notebook'Nilufer Arsala and Natalia Toledo • Nov 24, 2025Nilufer Arsala of The Current’s Morning Show talked with singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson about writing the music for the Grammy-nominated stage adaptation of ‘The Notebook.’
PhotosPhotos: Sarah McLachlan shares 'Better Broken' at ArmoryLaura Buhman • Nov 24, 2025The Canadian singer-songwriter brought her Better Broken Tour to Armory in Minneapolis on Sunday, Nov. 23.
In MemoriamReggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff dies at 81Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 24, 2025The musician and actor helped propel reggae into the international spotlight, thanks in part to his songs and starring role in the 1972 film The Harder They Come.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Concept AlbumsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 24, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from a concept album would you like to hear?
In MemoriamJellybean Johnson, drummer for The Time and hitmaking producer, has diedReed Fischer • Nov 22, 2025In addition to Johnson’s work as a musician, he was also a proponent of preserving local music history as a co-founder of the Minneapolis Sound Museum. He died on Friday.
Record Store DayRecord Store Day Black Friday 2025: 10 vinyl releases to pick upErik Thompson • Nov 21, 2025On Friday, Nov. 28, another Black Friday edition of Record Store Day arrives. Here are some exclusives that Twin Cities music fans should look out for.