Home StoriesAllison Russell wants to make wavesJewly Hight • Sep 19, 2023Two years ago, Allison Russell's breakthrough album took the roots music world by storm. Now nominated for the genre's highest honor, Russell has a new goal: to open Americana up even more.
Reviews The Walkmen pick up right where they left off at First AvenueJoel Swenson and Tony Nelson • Sep 19, 2023On Monday night in Minneapolis, the artful indie rockers proved they’re still bringing maximum intensity on their Revenge Tour after a decade-long hiatus.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs with a taste of honeyJill Riley • Sep 19, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about honey and bees would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsMitski's 'most American' album is 'united by love'Taylor Haney and Leila Fadel • Sep 19, 2023NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mitski about her new album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We.
PhotosPhotos: Queens of the Stone Age lead powerful night at the ArmorySara Fish • Sep 18, 2023The heavy rockers played Minneapolis on Sunday, with support from Jehnny Beth and Viagra Boys.
ReviewsBully crush hometown performance at First AvenueMacie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Sep 18, 2023The indie rockers made the most of their Minneapolis return at their biggest headlining stage yet. Wombo opened up the night.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Album toursJill Riley • Sep 18, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which band/artist do you wish would launch a tour celebrating one of their albums?
WatchMiddle Kids play new singles in The Current studioJill Riley • Sep 18, 2023Australian band Middle Kids return to The Current studio to play their two latest singles — “Bootleg Firecracker” and “Highlands” — as well as a song from their 2021 album, ‘Today We’re The Greatest,’ and then they stick around to chat with Jill Riley.
WatchNanna performs in The Current studioMac Wilson • Sep 16, 2023You may already know Nanna from her work in Of Monsters and Men. Now touring in support of her solo album, ‘How To Start A Garden,’ Nanna and her band visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Mac Wilson.
News and Interviews Singer-songwriter duo MAARCHES are in search of something greaterAli Elabbady • Sep 15, 2023A new EP by Minnesota hip-hop scene veterans Adam Garcia and Medium Zach finds connections with a new approach they developed in the early days of the pandemic.