News and InterviewsDolly Parton says she likely won't tour againJuliana Kim • Oct 30, 2022Parton says that although she has no intention of ever going on a full-fledged tour again, she plans to perform at special shows and festivals in the future.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Frankenstein FridayJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 28, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention monsters do you want to hear?
PhotosPhotos: Ondara MicroShow at the Hook and LadderSteven Cohen • Oct 27, 2022At Tuesday’s MicroShow, Ondara performed for a small crowd at The Hook and Ladder, fresh off the release of his latest album, Spanish Villager No. 3.
Local Current BlogSounds of Blackness relive career highs and perform new musicDiane • Oct 27, 2022Minneapolis-St. Paul ensemble Sounds of Blackness performed a stellar, uplifting three-song set for The Current and spoke to The Local Show Host Diane about the group’s prestigious history.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: '1999' Bonus tracksJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 27, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what gems from Prince’s album 1999 do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsThe Current celebrates Public Radio Music Day Oct 26, 2022Listen all day long to special sets featuring live performances by Angel Olson, Wet Leg, Brandi Carlile, Mumford & Sons, and more!
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: The Current In-studio performancesJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 26, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what are some of your favorite performances from The Current’s studio sessions?
News and InterviewsSam Smith and Kim Petras make LGBTQ history on Billboard's Hot 100 chartAshley Ahn • Oct 25, 2022"Unholy" earned both artists their first No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100, making them the first openly non-binary solo artist and first openly transgender solo artist to hit the top of the chart.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Music memoirsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Oct 25, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, who are some artists whose memoirs you’d recommend?
PhotosPhotos: Dessa delivers songs and poems at First Avenue Oct 24, 2022Dessa showed off her multidimensional talents at First Avenue on Friday, October 21, 2022.