PhotosPhotos: Night Moves rock Sociable Cider WerksLaura Buhman • Jun 27, 2025The Twin Cities band performed songs from their forthcoming new album, Double Life, at Sociable Cider Werks in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Clifton ChenierMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jun 27, 2025For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary performer Clifton Chenier, known as the King of Zydeco.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Pride WeekendJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 27, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Pride-themed dance anthems would you like to hear?
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Wet Leg slug out another week at No. 1 Jun 26, 2025Isle of Wight indie-rockers Wet Leg hold on to the top spot while new songs by Japanese Breakfast and Minneapolis band Night Moves make Chart Show debuts.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: AccordionsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 26, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feature an accordion would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsWhere to find backyard concerts in the Twin Cities this summerLuke Taylor • Jun 25, 2025Amid a trend of homeowners opening their residences as informal music venues, The Current checked in with three domestic impresarios about what it’s like to host concerts at home.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Global Beatles DayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 25, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Beatles’ universe would you like to hear?
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.
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?
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?