PhotosPhotos: The Jayhawks make joyful noise at Palace TheatreSteven Cohen • Dec 18, 2023The local alt-country act put on a memorable performance in St. Paul on Saturday evening. Rock supergroup Golden Smog was the opening act.
PhotosPhotos: Durry stage triumphant homecoming at First AveSara Fish • Dec 18, 2023The Burnsville alt-rock group, featuring siblings Austin and Taryn Durry, performed to a sold-out crowd in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday.
Best Minnesota Songs of 2023 + Local Holiday MusicDiane • Dec 17, 2023The final Local Show of the year features the best Minnesota songs of 2023. Hear from local artists who are fan favorites on The Current, including rock bands Durry, Semisonic, Gully Boys and Kiss The Tiger, pop singer Ber, and singer/rapper Dessa. Be reminded of those unforgettable songs released by newer artists like songwriter Laamar, KC Rae and dynamic established performers like Mae Simpson and Lady Midnight. From electronica to Americana, indie rock ‘n’ roll to hip-hop, enjoy the vast spectrum of music our Minnesota scene has to offer on The Local Show’s Best Local Songs of 2023.
In-studio with Dessa; December Scouting Report and moreDiane • Dec 10, 2023Listen to The Current's in-studio session with rapper/singer Dessa; hear all 10 artists featured on our December Scouting Report including Toussaint Morrision, Remo Drive, Humbird, and Psylo; plus new hip-hop from Zora and neo-soul PaviElle and and much more. We'll also continue highlighting our Artist of the Month Semisonic, featuring tracks off their new record "Little Bit of Sun".
News and Interviewsbugsy share post-lockdown songs about solitude on new EPMacie Rasmussen • Dec 7, 2023After scrapping an album’s worth of material, the Minneapolis band’s latest release is the ‘Now I Spend All of My Time Alone’ EP.
News and InterviewsBehind the scenes with Laamar, one of First Ave’s Best New BandsJames Napoli • Dec 6, 2023North Minneapolis musician Geoffrey Lamar Wilson on Laamar’s debut EP, fatherhood, and finding joy in troubled times.
The Scouting Report10 Minnesota artists to keep us warm this DecemberDiane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Dec 5, 2023New music from Toussaint Morrison, Humbird, Chatham Rise, Remo Drive, and more.
The Local Show®Interview: John Munson chats about Semisonic's new recordDiane • Dec 5, 2023The band’s longtime bassist discusses their first full-length record in 20-plus years, ‘Little Bit of Sun.’
News and InterviewsTop Twin Cities music residencies for winter 2023-24Erik Thompson • Dec 4, 2023We went through the upcoming concert calendar and selected some music residencies to inspire you to leave the warmth of your home and venture out to the club.
Interview with John Munson of Semisonic; New music from Heart to Gold, Colin Bracewell and moreDiane • Dec 3, 2023Listen to an interview with John Munson of our December Artist of the Month — Semisonic. We chat about their new record “Little Bit of Sun”. Also hear new music from Heart to Gold, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, Reiki, Colin Bracewell, and more.
