ReviewsLet’s go, girls: Shania Twain does impress Xcel crowd very muchJoel Swenson and Tony Nelson • May 18, 2023The country-pop superstar rolled out a night filled with hits in St. Paul.
WatchThe Foxgloves perform in The Current studioMike Pengra • May 18, 2023Just three years in, six-piece band the Foxgloves have released an EP and a full-length album, and there’s plenty more where that came from. The Foxgloves recently visited The Current studio to record a session with Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra. Watch the full session.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Riot Fest 2023 lineup highlightsJill Riley • May 17, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Riot Fest 2023 artists should we play?
PhotosPhotos: Totally Gross National Party at IcehouseSara Fish • May 16, 2023A mix of Minnesota musicians and friends from around the globe gathered in Minneapolis under the banner of local record label Totally Gross National Product.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs for spring in bloomJill Riley • May 16, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about spring should we play?
WatchRobyn Hitchcock plays songs from 'Shufflemania!'Bill DeVille • May 15, 2023Prior to the pandemic, Robyn Hitchcock had never spent a protracted time off the road — but he couldn’t stop writing songs. ‘Shufflemania!’ is the name of the resulting album. Hitchcock visited The Current to play songs from it and to chat with host Bill DeVille.
WatchTommy Stinson plays songs in The Current studioMac Wilson • May 15, 2023Cowboys in the Campfire is the latest project from revered musician Tommy Stinson and his friend, Philadelphia guitarist Chip Roberts. Stinson visited The Current to play acoustic versions of a couple of songs, and to chat with host Mac Wilson.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Music produced by Brian Eno for his 75th birthdayJill Riley • May 15, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what music produced by Brian Eno — who is 75 today — should we play?
ReviewsBright Eyes adeptly balance analog and digital at First Ave showNatalia Mendez and Sara Fish • May 12, 2023A banter-heavy performance by effusive Conor Oberst and band drew out the night, but ultimately satisfied a dedicated crowd.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: 2023 Americana Honors & Awards nomineesJill Riley • May 12, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what music do you want to hear that’s connected to the nominees for the 2023 Americana Honors & Awards?