News and InterviewsThe Queen of Outlaw Country Music Jessi Colter talks faith and finding love againGurjit Kaur, Christopher Intagliata and Mary Louise Kelly • Oct 27, 2023NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with country artist Jessi Colter on her latest record, "Edge of Forever."
News and InterviewsDigging for ‘(Diamonds and) Pearls’ in Prince’s expanded reissueMichaelangelo Matos • Oct 27, 2023A writer reckons with his past relationship with this album, and hearing it anew 30 years on with its expanded scope.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Blood Jill Riley • Oct 27, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which blood-themed songs do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsHalloween 2023: Where to find a scary good time in the Twin CitiesTiffany Lukk • Oct 26, 202315 eerie-sistible events around the Twin Cities so you can get your ghost on all week long.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Costumed musiciansJill Riley • Oct 26, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which bands/artists with immediately recognizable costumes do you want to hear?
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Public Radio Music DayJill Riley • Oct 25, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which artists have you discovered because of non-commercial radio?
Home StoriesA band, a brand, a spectacle, a SphereCaryn Rose • Oct 24, 2023U2 could sell out stadiums across the globe, but it would have been business as usual. At its Las Vegas residency, the band harnesses its superpower: relentless earnestness.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Strange and unusualJill Riley • Oct 24, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which strange- and unusual-sounding songs do you want to hear?
WatchYard Act perform in The Current studioJill Riley • Oct 24, 2023The Leeds band rocked out with three songs, including their latest single, “The Trench Coat Museum.” Afterwards, frontman James Smith chatted with host Jill Riley.
News and InterviewsThe Current's music director and host Jade is moving on to "next dream" Oct 23, 2023“I’m ready to move on to my next dream,” she says, in a message announcing her departure after 15 years at Minnesota Public Radio.