In Memoriam'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara dies at 63The Associated Press • Nov 26, 2022She was behind some of the most joyful, high-energy pop anthems of the early '80s. During her career, Cara had three Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Thanksgiving dinner guestsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 23, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that describe your Thanksgiving guests?
News and InterviewsWhy Indigenous creatives chose opera to celebrate a Dakota activist and artistAnn Klefstad • Nov 23, 2022Cloquet-based composer Lyz Jaakola wrote the music for ‘Mináǧi kiŋ dowáŋ: A Zitkála-Šá Opera’ alongside a decolonized artistic team and cast. Jaakola is part of The Current’s 2022 Emerging Artists Showcase.
New HotThe Current announces final New Hot showsDavid Safar • Nov 22, 2022After more than 500 episodes of New Hot, we're sunsetting the program. This change shifts our focus to new ways to help you discover music.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs in support of the LGBTQ+ communityJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 22, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear to show support for the LGBTQ+ community?
ReviewsPlains celebrate classic country at First AvenueSofia Haan and Darin Kamnetz • Nov 21, 2022Katie Crutchfield and Jess Williamson performed songs from their joint project, as well as some Waxahatchee tracks, Williamson’s solo work, and surprise covers in Minneapolis.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs for the 2022 World CupJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 21, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, help us build a playlist for the 2022 World Cup.
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: "El Bueno Y El Malo"Jade • Nov 21, 2022The Brothers Gutiérrez, Alejandro and Estevan, bring together Western and Latin American sounds on their most recent album, El Bueno Y El Malo.
News and InterviewsLove letters written by Dylan sold for $670KThe Associated Press • Nov 20, 2022Dylan, a native of Hibbing, Minn., wrote the letters to Barbara Ann Hewitt between 1957 and 1959 when he was still known as Bob Zimmerman.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Best New ArtistJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 18, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the Best New Artist nominees do you want to hear?
