The Scouting Report10 Minnesota artists bringing the heat in JuneDiane, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Jun 6, 202310 Minnesota musicians with new and noteworthy material, including KC Rae, Big Cats, Lucy Michelle, Willow Waters, and more.
89 DaysPrince fans: "7" is the magic number at Celebration 2023Sofia Haan • Jun 6, 2023On the week of Prince’s birthday, fans remember the legend at Paisley Park June 8-11.
PhotosPhotos: Scenes from Grand Old Day 2023Bump Opera • Jun 5, 2023Grand Old Day made a thrilling comeback to St. Paul on Sunday, June 4. The Current’s Grand Stage was a feature attraction with performances by the Jayhawks, Bad Bad Hats, Sophia Eris & MAKR, and DJ Shannon Blowtorch.
Local Current BlogInterview: Dave King discusses the transformation of The Bad PlusDiane • Jun 5, 2023Local Show host Diane talks with drummer/composer Dave King of The Bad Plus about their latest record and new lineup, featuring tenor sax and electric guitar. They also discuss his many side projects, and The Bad Plus’ upcoming show at First Avenue with Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog and Al Sparhawk.
Interview with Dave King (The Bad Plus); new music from Lucy Michelle, KC Rae and moreDiane • Jun 4, 2023Drummer Dave King talks with Diane about jazz/avant-garde band The Bad Plus’ latest work, upcoming show at First Avenue, and more. Also hear new music from Lucy Michelle, Sophia Eris, KC Rae, Semisonic, and more.
News and InterviewsThis YouTube channel unearths raw footage of ’90s Midwest punkAli Elabbady • Jun 2, 2023Dan Zimmerman’s Twenty Five After project is a treasure trove of videos featuring legendary hardcore, punk, and metal shows.
89 DaysThe triumphant return of Grand Old Day in St. PaulCynthia Maya • Jun 1, 2023Set for Sunday, June 4, Grand Old Day’s corridor of food, activities, and performances is back after a three-year hiatus.
89 DaysWhere to celebrate Pride in the Twin CitiesSofia Haan • Jun 1, 2023Make the most of Pride Month with some of these exciting Twin Cities events, most of which will feature live music.
News and Interviewstheyself makes music on their own termsSofia Haan • Jun 1, 2023“Music was an escape hatch from the world when I first started,” Twin Cities musician Pat “Doc” Dougherty explains, “and now it’s just how I process it.”