ReviewsJockstrap's experimental pop turns 7th St. Entry into a mercurial spaceMacie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Nov 28, 2022The genre-spanning performance kept the Minneapolis audience on their toes all night long.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Motown MondayJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 28, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Motown songs do you want to hear?
ReviewsTrampled by Turtles remember Mimi Parker, salute Duluth at ArmoryMark Nicklawske and Darin Kamnetz • Nov 28, 2022Saturday night’s show in Minneapolis featured songs from the band’s latest, ‘Alpenglow,’ as well as an opening performance by Charlie Parr. Low’s Alan Sparhawk made a surprise appearance to perform “When I Go Deaf.”
News and InterviewsBilly Strings brings it back home on album with his dadAilsa Chang and Noah Caldwell • Nov 28, 2022Celebrated bluegrass musician Billy Strings has a new album out, which he made with his dad, Terry Barber.
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.