News and InterviewsAnita Velveeta makes music for weirdos like herselfMacie Rasmussen and Jaida Grey Eagle • May 24, 2023In March, the St. Paul-based musician put out ‘Western Amphibians’ — a sonic kaleidoscope emerging from a place within her lived experience.
In MemoriamTina Turner, rock and roll icon, dead at 83Annie Zaleski • May 24, 2023The pioneering vocalist, who played a pivotal role in the history of rock and soul music, had suffered a litany of health issues in recent years.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs for Bob Dylan's 82nd birthdayJill Riley • May 24, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Bob Dylan should we play?
WatchThe New Pornographers perform in The Current studioJill Riley • May 24, 2023A band since 1997, the New Pornographers continue to evolve with their latest album, ‘Continue as a Guest.’ The band visited The Current to play songs from the album, their ninth full-length release.
News and InterviewsSNL season 48 musical guests cruelly ranked Stephen Thompson • May 23, 2023From Kendrick Lamar and Megan Thee Stallion to Coldplay, here they are: the magnificent, the flawed-but-forceful, the forgettable and the truly, epically misbegotten.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Top songs made with Moog synthsJill Riley • May 23, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs featuring Moog synthesizers should we play?
Home StoriesPHOTOS: Crowds flocked to Art-A-Whirl for art and musicDarin Kamnetz • May 22, 2023Art-A-Whirl, touted as the country’s largest open art studio tour, brought tens of thousands to the streets of Northeast Minneapolis this weekend, from May 19 through May 21.
News and InterviewsKurt Cobain's broken guitar sells for nearly $600,000Juliana Kim • May 22, 2023The Nirvana frontman was known for smashing guitars during performances and in the studio. This one includes messages to his old friend, Mark Lanegan of the Screaming Trees.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs for World Goth DayJill Riley • May 22, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that are all about goth vibes should we play?
WatchAbraham Alexander performs in The Current studioBill DeVille • May 21, 2023The Texas-based singer-songwriter visited The Current studio to perform solo acoustic versions of songs from his debut album.
