In MemoriamAmericana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59The Associated Press • Nov 15, 2025Known for his cosmic-stoner songwriting and freewheeling tunes, Todd Snider's career spanned three decades.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Get Funky!Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 14, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what funk tracks would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsBad Bunny wins album of the year at 2025 Latin GrammysIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 14, 2025The Puerto Rican superstar had never won any of the major prizes — album, song or record of the year — until last night. Other winners included Karol G and Alejandro Sanz.
News and InterviewsInterview: Jean Dawson on his responsibility "to preserve, and then to mutate"Zach McCormick • Nov 13, 2025In a conversation with The Current’s midday host Zach McCormick, Dawson shares more about the recording process for Rock A Bye Baby, Glimmer of God, where his voice comes from, and gives props to departed heroes Prince and D’Angelo.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Hug a Musician DayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 13, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from an artist you would like to show appreciation to would you like to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Origin StoryJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 12, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands that helped launch an artist’s solo career would you like to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: 11/11Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 11, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with the number one in the title would you like to hear?
PhotosPhotos: DJ Pee .Wee (AKA Anderson .Paak) plays one-of-a-kind set at First AvenueSara Fish • Nov 10, 2025Anderson .Paak brought out his alter ego, DJ Pee .Wee, for an interactive Red Bull Directions set at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 8.
PhotosPhotos: Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra light up Orchestra HallTony Nelson • Nov 10, 2025The multidisciplinary performer, artist, and musician made a triumphant return to Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis for two concerts with the Minnesota Orchestra.
PhotosPhotos: Of Monsters and Men captivate at the Palace Theatre in St. PaulLaura Buhman • Nov 10, 2025Friday night, Icelandic indie-folk rockers Of Monsters and Men played the first of two shows at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul. Fellow Icelandic artist Arny Margret opened the show.