Friday marked the first concert in the Minnesota Music Month series, with sets of music by Alan Sparhawk Solo Band, Maygen and the Birdwatcher, Joe Rainey, and Kelley Smith.

Hear an interview with Minneapolis-raised, Brooklyn-based soul/jazz artist José James; Plus song debuts from MAKR AN ERIS + Bigg Kiaa, VIAL, Nat Harvie, ber, The Shackletons and more.

Performing at the Duluth Masonic Temple, Duluth-based folk musician Nolen Sellwood performed six of his original songs. Watch the complete performance.

The Current’s Emerging Artists series was curated by esteemed local musician Aby Wolf. On the day of the event at the Duluth Masonic Temple, Wolf, accompanied by longtime collaborator Eric Mayson, performed a set of songs. Watch the complete performance.

Watch Nur-D, DJ Hayes, and members of the Minnesota Orchestra perform at The Current’s studio ahead of performances at Orchestra Hall on Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6.

Ahead of a performance opening for Semisonic at Palace Theatre, singer/songwriter Laamar performed three songs from the Flowers EP at The Current’s studios.

Hip-hop emcee extraordinaire Nur-D performed with his DJ and a 4-piece string ensemble at The Current, giving radio listeners a sneak peeking into their big upcoming show with the Minnesota Orchestra. Hear host Diane chat with Nur-D and DJ Hayes about their humble beginnings to now leading an ensemble of virtuosos in one of the best stages in Minnesota.   Other show highlights include song debuts from Trash Date, Rupert Angeleyes, Little Fever, Matt Caflisch and Yemi Love. 

Although there were plenty of other all-girl, politically minded bands that came up in the scene in the '80s and early '90s, there has never been another Twin Cities band quite like the Tétes. 

Hear new music by two of Minnesota’s music most in-demand rock bands. Be the first to hear grunge-pop quartet Gully Boys’ new song “Bad Day”, and then also catch the latest anthemic rock hit from Durry called “Teenagers Forever”. Also, hear buzzworthy artists among up-and-coming indie scene in Minneapolis, including electro-songstress anni xo and mellow rocker Chutes. And just after 9pm, hear Laamar’s in-studio session, featuring three live songs and an interview recorded here at The Current.  

Hear song debuts from Traiveon, Chris Morrissey, Thank You, I’m Sorry, Colin Bracewell, and Pamela McNeill. Also hear music by the artists performing for The Current's first-ever Minnesota Music Month, and much more.