News and InterviewsTwin Cities band Tacklebox are reeling in a new soundMacie Rasmussen and Jaida Grey Eagle • Mar 29, 2023Members of bands Remo Drive and Goodnight Gorillas came together to create their debut EP, ‘Sle(ep)’
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Women of Soul and R&BJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 29, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the women of Soul and R&B?
News and InterviewsThe Triple Rock Social Club sign has moved to Las VegasMichaelangelo Matos • Mar 28, 2023This Twin Cities underground artifact is part of the collection at the new Punk Rock Museum.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: The World of Led ZeppelinJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 28, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Led Zeppelin - the band and beyond?
WatchStephen Sanchez: session at The Current Jill Riley • Mar 27, 2023Nashville-based singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez has quickly taken the world by storm, and his much-anticipated full-length album is expected later this year. Sanchez visited The Current to play solo acoustic versions of two previously unreleased songs, and to talk with host Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Modern artists, retro soundJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 27, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from modern artists with a retro-inspired sound?
Local Current BlogFriday Five: Minnesota music videos to help assuage your March MadnessDiane • Mar 24, 2023Five new music videos by Minnesota artists, including Atmosphere, The Scarlet Goodbye, Ber, Beemer, and The Foxgloves.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: SXSW lineupJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 24, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, sit back, relax, and enjoy Jade’s recap of SXSW!
News and InterviewsNickel Creek return, create own worldBrittney McKenna • Mar 24, 2023"We had basically farmed every nutrient we could out of the potential of this band's soil and we needed to let it rest," Sara Watkins says of the nine-year break between Nickel Creek albums.
News and InterviewsAfter allegations against Win Butler, an existential crisis lingers for MontréalYara El-Soueidi • Mar 22, 2023Ever since frontman Win Butler was accused of sexual misconduct by several people in 2022, Arcade Fire's hometown scene has struggled with how to respond.