Coffee BreakCoffee Break: To the Max!Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 20, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about pushing things to the limit would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsSleeping Jesus turn imagined heartbreak into songAnika Besst • Nov 19, 2025Behind Sleeping Jesus’ new track “Caroline” is a surprising twist: the heartbreak is imagined, but the emotion is real.
MicroShowsPhotos: Ratboys cut loose at CloudlandJuliet Farmer • Nov 19, 2025The Chicago indie-rock band performed an intimate MicroShow at Cloudland in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Songs of SupportJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 19, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a supportive message would you like to hear?
WatchInterview: Kathleen Edwards talks earlier shows and the Minnesota connections on her new album, 'Billionaire'Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 18, 2025The day after playing a show at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards visited The Current for a funny and heartfelt conversation with Morning Show host Jill Riley.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Double Trouble DrummersJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 18, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from drummers who sing would you like to hear?
Minnesota State Fair‘Weird Al’ Yankovic announced as first 2026 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand showMPR News Staff • Nov 17, 2025The 2026 Minnesota State Fair will run from Aug. 27 to Sept. 7.
PhotosPhotos: Khruangbin celebrate debut album at First AvenueJuliet Farmer • Nov 17, 2025The Texas psychedelic rock group put on a funk-filled performance for their devoted fanbase at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Friday, Nov. 14.
PhotosPhotos: Devo whip the Palace Theatre into shapeReed Fischer • Nov 17, 2025The provocative Ohio post-punk group wrapped up their 50 Years of De-Evolution…Continued! tour in St. Paul on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Take a HikeJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 17, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what breakup songs would you like to hear?