News and InterviewsJanelle Monáe describes 'The Age of Pleasure'Ayisha Jaffer • Jul 21, 2023For Janelle Monáe, The Age of Pleasure is more than an album. “It is a movement, it's something that I live,” she says. Listen to Monáe’s recent interview with The Current’s Ayisha Jaffer.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Kicking off the Women's World CupJill Riley • Jul 20, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which stadium-rocking songs do you want to hear?
Home StoriesDuluth musician Gaelynn Lea debuts new playDan Kraker • Jul 19, 2023Seven years since winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea has played hundreds of gigs around the world, scored a Broadway play and become an influential advocate for disability awareness.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs for a lottery winJill Riley • Jul 19, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs tied to winning a big lottery jackpot do you want to hear?
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs to remember Lollapalooza '91Jill Riley • Jul 18, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by bands from Lollapalooza ‘91 do you want to hear?
PhotosPhotos: TC Summer Fest showcases the Killers, Flaming Lips, Death Cab for CutieDarin Kamnetz • Jul 17, 2023Night one of the two-day event at Target Field in Minneapolis also featured Cannons and Yam Haus.
News and InterviewsTaylor Swift just made Billboard history, again Rachel Treisman • Jul 17, 2023Swift became the first woman and third artist ever to have four of the Top 10 albums on Billboard's 200 chart. This latest milestone comes weeks after the release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version).
Reviews12 Rods make promising return to First AvenueMacie Rasmussen and Andy Witchger • Jul 17, 2023Ryan Olcott hit the stage with a new lineup and material for the band’s first performance in eight years.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs for National Tattoo DayJill Riley • Jul 17, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs mentioning tattoos do you want to hear?
PhotosPhotos: Brigitte Calls Me Baby charm big crowd at Surly Brewing Co.Sara Fish • Jul 14, 2023Led by captivating vocalist Wes Leavins, Chicago-based Brigitte Calls Me Baby put on an energetic show at Surly Brewing Co. The performance on Thursday, July 13, and was part of The Current’s latest Happy Hour at breweries around the Twin Cities.