News and InterviewsWhy bassist Liz Draper is a dazzling collaboratorJay Gabler • Oct 27, 2021After two decades of playing with some of Minnesota’s most beloved bands – including her own – bassist Liz Draper is going solo. Sometimes.
The Duluth Local Show for Oct. 24, 2021Brittany Lind • Oct 25, 2021The Duluth Local Show for Oct. 24, 2021
Local Current BlogFor Xina, making art-pop is a spiritual experienceJulian Green • Oct 22, 2021In a biweekly series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Xina, a singer and dancer with a spiritual approach to making music.
Reviews'Sold Out' brings Minnesota, and music, to the big screenJay Gabler • Oct 22, 2021Sold Out, which is set to live up to its title Saturday night at the Twin Cities Film Fest, is a Minnesota-made movie about music, memory, and the path not taken.
News and InterviewsBandwidth: The Current has a shiny new websiteReed Fischer • Oct 22, 2021Plus: New Hippo Campus album details, Halloween 2021, and lots more.
Local Current BlogHalloween weekend 2021: Live music and other things to do in Minneapolis and St. PaulStaff • Oct 19, 2021The witchy season is nigh, so it’s time to pick your outfit for the many costumed events happening around the Twin Cities, practice your dance moves — and make sure you have proof of vaccination handy, as it’s required in many Twin Cities venues. Here are some exciting live music shows and dance parties happening…
Local Current BlogHippo Campus announce new Twin Cities arts initiativeJulian Green • Oct 18, 2021The members of Twin Cities indie act Hippo Campus have formed a new arts and advocacy program called Blossom. The idea came from the band’s trumpet player, DeCarlo Jackson, who took time to reflect on the uncertain state of the local music scene during the downtime created by the COVID-19 pandemic. This time to think…
Local Current BlogGully Boys report van stolen in Minneapolis, with all their gear insideJay Gabler • Oct 18, 2021The band are asking fans to "PLEASE KEEP YOUR EYE OUT for a 1996 silver ford ECOLINE with the inscription fontana along the side."
DuluthWatch Kenan Thompson, Rami Malek, and Daniel Craig audition, on SNL, to play PrinceJay Gabler • Oct 18, 2021On Saturday Night Live this weekend, host Rami Malek joined cast member Kenan Thompson and surprise guest Daniel Craig in a skit premised on the notion that Jordan Peele (Chris Redd) is making a Prince biopic.
Local Current BlogBandwidth: Burnsville band Durry are rocking the suburbs and TikTokReed Fischer • Oct 15, 2021Plus: New sounds from Humbird and Prince, and big weekend gigs.
