PhotosSlideshow: Josh Ritter plays a Microshow at the Minneapolis ClubLaura Buhman • Aug 16, 2023The audience consisted of lucky winners who had entered for a chance to attend this unique performance.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Getting autobiographicalJill Riley • Aug 16, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs with autobiographical lyrics do you want to hear?
WatchKiller Mike shares his music and his story Jill Riley • Aug 16, 2023Following a performance of three songs from the solo album, Michael, Killer Mike sat down with The Current’s Jill Riley to share his deeply personal and profoundly moving story. Watch the complete interview.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Electronic instrumentsJill Riley • Aug 15, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs featuring electronic instruments do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsBest friend mourns bandmate killed in Minneapolis punk show mass shootingNicole Ki • Aug 14, 2023Bryan May said August Golden, 35, was a talented artist, songwriter and photographer. Golden was killed in a mass shooting at a house venue known as Nudieland.
Home StoriesFriend of man killed at Mpls punk show speaks outCathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown • Aug 14, 2023A friend has identified August Golden as the man killed in a mass shooting at a Minneapolis punk show on Friday night. Alex Stillman is a local business owner of a record press. Stillman was at the show and talked about Golden, what she saw and how this will impact the community.
ReviewsPizza Lucé Block Party returns to celebrate wide array of Minnesota musicMacie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Aug 14, 2023On Saturday, Pizza Lucé Block Party broke a four-year hiatus to host a showcase of Minnesota music in downtown Minneapolis’ Warehouse District featuring Morris Day and the Time, Dua Saleh, the Cactus Blossoms, Bad Bad Hats, and more.
In MemoriamClarence Avant, a major power broker in music, sports and politics, has died at 92Anastasia Tsioulcas • Aug 14, 2023Clarence Avant boosted the careers of a vast array of influential figures, including Michael Jackson, Jim Brown and Barack Obama. He came back into the news after his wife was murdered in 2021.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: celebrating punk rockJill Riley • Aug 14, 2023What songs do you want to hear that shout out being a punk or a punk rocker?
News and Interviews1 dead, 6 injured after mass shooting at Minneapolis punk showMPR News Staff • Aug 14, 2023Minneapolis police are looking for the suspects who shot seven people, killing one man, Friday night at a punk rock show.