News and InterviewsPolara's Interscope recordings are finally on streaming platformsErik Thompson • Feb 15, 2023Here’s what to expect when listening to the Minneapolis alt-rockers’ Pantomime EP, C’est La Vie and Formless/Functional — now available for streaming for the first time.
News and InterviewsIf music is emotional, then Theo Langason probably loves itMarla Khan-Schwartz • Feb 15, 2023The Minneapolis-based multidisciplinary artist will perform with five other local creatives as part of the upcoming Cedar Commissions showcase on Feb. 17-18.
News and InterviewsThe Current's On-Air Fest 2023: Listen to live performances all day long Feb 15, 2023Tune in or stream The Current on Monday, Feb. 20, for On-Air Fest to hear some of the best Twin Cities live performances we’ve captured over the years.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Music of the Civil Rights Movement / FunkJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Feb 15, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs of the Civil Rights Movement do you want to hear?
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs of unrequited loveJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Feb 14, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about unrequited love do you want to hear?
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: East Coast Hip-Hop for Trugoy the DoveJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Feb 13, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what East Coast hip-hop songs do you want to hear in honor of Trugoy the Dove?
News and InterviewsA children's story inspired Haley's new album, 'Hunca Munca'Darby Ottoson • Feb 10, 2023Twin Cities singer-songwriter Haley debuts new material this weekend from her first full-length album since 2018’s Pleasureland. In this interview, she discusses the album’s inspiration, motherhood, and the events ahead.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: The music of Burt BacharachJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Feb 10, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs written/composed by Burt Bacharach do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsStudents are carving out careers in music in Red Wing Luke Taylor and Nate Ryan • Feb 9, 2023The city of Red Wing, Minnesota, which hosts the Big Turn Music Fest each February, is also home to a nationally esteemed musical instrument repair and building program. Students from around the country — and the world — follow their passion at Minnesota State College Southeast.
In MemoriamBurt Bacharach, visionary pop composer, has died at 94 Elizabeth Blair • Feb 9, 2023The songwriter and singer, who cemented his prominence with hits like "Say A Little Prayer" and "Walk on By," died Wednesday of natural causes.