News and InterviewsSean 'Diddy' Combs is arrested in New York after federal indictmentThe Associated Press • Sep 17, 2024Sean "Diddy" Combs was arrested late Monday in New York, where he faces a sealed criminal indictment, prosecutors announced late Monday.
News and InterviewsRitmofonica is a new online stream highlighting music of the Latin American community Sep 16, 2024Ritmofonica is a bilingual online streaming service from The Current that will highlight the music, perspectives, and culture of the Latin American community in Minnesota and beyond. Ritmofónica es un servicio de transmisión en línea bilingüe apoyado por The Current que busca resaltar la música, perspectivas y cultura de la comunidad Latinoamericana en Minnesota y mas allá.
ReviewsRoyel Otis take a nostalgic indie-pop spin at First AvenueMacie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Sep 16, 2024The Australian group played their second Twin Cities show of 2024 on Sunday, Sept. 15. Chicago indie rockers Friko opened up.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Hispanic Heritage MonthJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 16, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists who are Hispanic or Latino would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsInterview: Joe P brings 'Garden State Vampire' out of the basementJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 16, 2024New Jersey singer-songwriter Joe P checks in with Jill Riley about the making of his debut full-length album, and also about why he’s so proud to be from New Jersey.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: SuperstitionsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 13, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention or reference superstitions would you like to hear?
ReviewsBlack Pumas delight at Surly Festival Field Luke Taylor • Sep 12, 2024Wednesday night in Minneapolis, Black Pumas frontman Eric Burton told the crowd, “This place elevates our music to another dimension.” Playing outdoors at Surly Festival Field in a swirl of music and lights, Black Pumas proceeded to do exactly that.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Wishful ReunionsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 12, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands that you wish would get back together would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsJon Bon Jovi helps talk a woman off the ledge of a bridge while filming a music videoRachel Treisman • Sep 12, 2024Bon Jovi spotted a woman on the ledge of the pedestrian bridge where his crew was filming in Nashville late Tuesday. The singer and a team member helped her over the railing and back to safety.
News and InterviewsTaylor Swift has endorsed Kamala Harris for president — will it matter?Chloe Veltman • Sep 11, 2024Swift wrote on Instagram, "I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter." How much sway do stars really have when it comes to putting the next president in the White House?