News and InterviewsThe Current announces new weekday afternoon host Mar 14, 2023Paxton will step into the new role on Monday, April 10.
Home StoriesMorgan Wade Captivates Sold-Out First Avenue CrowdJoel Swenson • Mar 14, 2023Fast rising country star Morgan Wade made waves in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs for Daylight Saving TimeJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 13, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs for Daylight Saving Time/National Napping Day do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsOscar-winning song 'Naatu Naatu' has a big nightStephen Thompson • Mar 13, 2023In a field full of heavy hitters, the film's soundtrack to a dance battle won best original song at Sunday's Academy Awards, becoming the first-ever song from an Indian film to win the prize.
News and InterviewsVinyl records outsell CDs for the first time since 1987Kaitlyn Radde • Mar 10, 2023Vinyl sales grew for the 16th consecutive year in 2022, with 41 million albums sold — compared to 33 million CDs. Streaming is still the biggest driver of the music industry's growth.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Produced by Rick RubinJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 10, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs produced by Rick Rubin do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsPrince highway honor is one step closer to realityTim Nelson • Mar 9, 2023A three-year campaign to name a stretch of Minnesota Highway 5 in Chanhassen after Prince is nearing the finish line at the Capitol.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyEnso Daiko bring Japanese drumming to MinnesotaJill Riley • Mar 9, 2023Ahead of performances at Sunday’s Rock the Cradle, taiko drummer Hiroshi Yoshino of Enso Daiko joins Jill Riley to talk about what taiko drumming is and what people can expect of Sunday’s performance.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Best Albums of 2003Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 9, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from albums that came out in 2003?
ReviewsCarole King’s Central Park concert film is a powerful snapshot of its eraMichaelangelo Matos • Mar 8, 2023Filmed 50 years ago, ‘Home Again - Live in Central Park’ shows the famed singer-songwriter playing from her celebrated ‘Tapestry’ album.
