The Morning Show - With Jill RileyInterview: Craig Minowa of Cloud Cult shares inspiration behind 'Alchemy Creek'Jill Riley • Sep 23, 2024In an interview with The Current Morning Show’s Jill Riley, the Cloud Cult frontman describes the natural surroundings that formed the band’s new record.
Hippo Campus in-studio session; New music from Bon Iver, Mike Kota, and moreDiane • Sep 22, 2024Hear Hippo Campus' in-studio performance at The Current. The renowned Minnesota indie rock band present three songs from their new album "Flood", including its title track – never heard before on radio. Check out exciting debuts songwriters Mike Kota and Mary Bue Music, and veteran hip-hop artists MaLLy and Sean Anonymous with Dakotah Faye. Also hear internationally acclaimed artist Bon Iver's fresh new single “S P E Y S I D E”.
The Local Show®Interview: Hippo Campus detail ambitious new album, 'Flood'Diane • Sep 20, 2024Jake Luppen, Nathan Stocker, and Zach Sutton chatted with The Local Show host Diane about their recent endeavors and how “their best record yet” came to fruition.
The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus, 2022 Gibson Les Paul StandardLuke Taylor and Evan Clark • Sep 20, 2024Hippo Campus frontman Jake Luppen talks about the 2022 Gibson Les Paul Standard he was inspired to buy after recording Hippo Campus' latest album, ‘Flood.’
PhotosPhotos: André Cymone and friends remember Bernadette Anderson Sep 17, 2024On Friday, Sept. 13, an all-star band led by André Cymone performed in north Minneapolis as part of a block party celebration dedicated to his late mother, Bernadette Anderson.
News and InterviewsA first-hand account of Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" video, filmed in St. PaulJill Riley • Sep 17, 2024Kenny Ornberg was a student at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul when a friend invited him to be an extra in a music video by his favorite artist: Bruce Springsteen.
Local Live ft. Cloud Cult with Minnesota Orchestra; New music from Cassieopia, Tabah and moreDiane • Sep 15, 2024Hear an extra special 90-minute local live session featuring Cloud Cult. Just ahead of their two big shows at Palace Theater, hear the indie art rock band’s entire performance with the Minnesota Orchestra from 2022. Re-live the unforgettable chamber experience filled with expanded and reimagined song arrangements from across Cloud Cult’s catalogue.
Interview with Hippo Campus, Local Live ft. Xina, and moreDiane • Sep 8, 2024Indie rock band Hippo Campus, our September Artist of the Month, talks with Diane about their new record Flood. Check out song debuts from ber, The Bad Plus, The Holy North, Keep for Cheap and more in the 7pm hour. And just after 9pm, hear our next Local Live session featuring modern R&B/pop singer Xina.
The Scouting Report10 Minnesota musicians with emergent tunes this SeptemberDiane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Sep 3, 2024Welcome to The Scouting Report, a monthly list of 10 Minnesota artists with exciting new projects, as curated by our local music team. If you like these picks, check out The Local Show on Sundays from 7 p.m. to midnight, hosted by Diane, or check out our Spotify playlist, updated every week. In April 2024, The Current compiled the first Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report with votes from the local music industry.
PhotosPhotos: Performances by Nur-D, FènixDion and The Twins of Franklin punctuate a beautiful MPR Day at the Minnesota State FairBump Opera • Sep 3, 2024Performances by The Twins of Franklin, FènixDion and Nur-D lit up the stage in Dan Patch Park during MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair.
