News and InterviewsThird Man Records celebrates ’90s Minneapolis shoegaze on new compilationErik Thompson • Dec 2, 2022The Midwest shoegaze compilation Southeast of Saturn Vol. 2 includes songs by Colfax Abbey, 27 Various, Shapeshifter, Fauna, and Ousia.
89 Days89 Days of Winter '22-'23: Things to do in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyondStaff and Alexis Politz • Dec 2, 2022All winter long, The Current’s diverse team of contributors will help you enjoy the best of the season with weekly guides to music, events, entertainment, and recreation.
The Local Show®Lazerbeak opens up on music, life, 'Lava Bangers II'Diane • Nov 30, 2022Ten years ago, Doomtree’s established artist/producer Lazerbeak released his most career-defying record, Lava Bangers. The freshly released Lava Bangers II, in celebration of the first, consists of 20 new instrumental beats, from techno, hyper-pop and hip-hop. Lazerbeak spoke with Local Show host Diane about this new record, as well as his work with Lizzo, Dessa, Doomtree, and more.
ReviewsTrampled by Turtles remember Mimi Parker, salute Duluth at ArmoryMark Nicklawske and Darin Kamnetz • Nov 28, 2022Saturday night’s show in Minneapolis featured songs from the band’s latest, ‘Alpenglow,’ as well as an opening performance by Charlie Parr. Low’s Alan Sparhawk made a surprise appearance to perform “When I Go Deaf.”
Discover MusicListen to Joe Rainey, 'once the reaper'Joshua Minsoo Kim • Nov 23, 2022The Minnesota-based, avant-garde Pow Wow singer underlines his contempt for the grim reaper who takes his loved ones too soon.
News and InterviewsWhy Indigenous creatives chose opera to celebrate a Dakota activist and artistAnn Klefstad • Nov 23, 2022Cloquet-based composer Lyz Jaakola wrote the music for ‘Mináǧi kiŋ dowáŋ: A Zitkála-Šá Opera’ alongside a decolonized artistic team and cast. Jaakola is part of The Current’s 2022 Emerging Artists Showcase.
Interview with Lazerbeak; music from Papa Mbye, Night Moves and moreDiane • Nov 21, 2022Diane interviews Lazerbeak, promoting his new 20-track record "Lavabangers II". Also hear tunes from Papa Mbye, Night Moves, Christy Costello, Loser Magnet, Humbird, Trampled by Turtles and more.
November 20, 2022Brittany Lind • Nov 20, 2022Hear music from Boog3ym3n, Portage, NVR TGTHR, Mary Bue, Rich Mattson, Trampled by Turtles and more.
News and InterviewsLove letters written by Dylan sold for $670KThe Associated Press • Nov 20, 2022Dylan, a native of Hibbing, Minn., wrote the letters to Barbara Ann Hewitt between 1957 and 1959 when he was still known as Bob Zimmerman.
89 DaysWhy supporting Minnesota organizations that help musicians mattersMarla Khan-Schwartz • Nov 16, 2022Talon Bazille and Elisha Marin are two musicians giving back to their rural communities using grants and fellowships provided by local organizations.
