In MemoriamRemembering Silent Servant, a DJ who changed dance music in Minneapolis and beyondMichaelangelo Matos • Jan 30, 2024On Friday, Jan. 19, techno DJ and producer John (Juan) Mendez was found dead in a downtown loft in Los Angeles.
New music from Runo Plum, Uranium Club, Maria Isa and moreDiane • Jan 28, 2024Hear new music from indie songwriter Runo Plum, punk eccentrics Uranium Club, new wave band THE OCEAN BLUE, rep who raps Maria Isa, our artist of the month Ber, and much more.
News and InterviewsActor Timothee Chalamet visits Minnesota, surprises Hibbing High School theater studentsEstelle Timar-Wilcox • Jan 26, 2024Actor Timothee Chalamet was in town for a Bob Dylan tour of Hibbing, where the songwriter grew up. The tour included a stop at the high school’s stage, a 1920s-style, 1800-seat theater where Dylan performed as a student.
PhotosPhotos: The Current's Emerging Artists Showcase 2024Aaron Reichow • Jan 26, 2024Curated by Aby Wolf, the Emerging Artists Showcase featured performances by Nolen Sellwood, carisa, and Wolf at the Duluth Masonic Temple on Saturday, Jan. 20.
New music from Prize Horse, The Orange Goodness, Roe Family Singers and moreDiane • Jan 21, 2024Hear new music from rock bands Prize Horse and The Orange Goodness, folk artists Roe Family Singers and Taylor James Donskey and much more. We also highlight a few music festival lineups, including Hinterland and Big Turn Music Festival.
News and InterviewsHow a change of scenery helped carisa grow as a musicianMarla Khan-Schwartz • Jan 18, 2024The Madison-based artist will perform her jazzy, bossa nova, and folk-style music at The Current’s upcoming Emerging Artists Showcase with Nolen Sellwood on Saturday, Jan. 20.
News and InterviewsNolen Sellwood wants to bust folk music wide openLuke Taylor • Jan 17, 2024Emerging singer-songwriter Sellwood, currently based in Duluth, has his eye on making folk music accessible, appealing, and relevant to a younger generation.
WatchWatch the Cactus Blossoms' full set from the 2023 Minnesota State FairMike Pengra • Jan 17, 2024The Cactus Blossoms took the stage in Dan Patch Park at the Minnesota State Fair on MPR Day as the featured guests of Radio Heartland. Watch the full concert.
ReviewsReview: First Avenue’s Best New Bands spotlights wide array of Minnesota musicMacie Rasmussen and Darin Kamnetz • Jan 16, 2024Promising Twin Cities acts Clare Doyle, she’s green, Barlow, Laamar, ber, REIKI, and L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE took the stage on Friday night.
The Local Show®New music from Porcupine, Dilly Dally Alley, Ka Lia Universe and moreJill Riley • Jan 14, 2024Guest host Jill Riley plays new music from Porcupine, Dilly Dally Alley, Ka Lia Universe, and more. Playlist: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2024-01-14
