The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: songs that mention phonesJill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 19, 2022For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention or suggest telephones, phone booths or smartphones?
News and InterviewsHow evening host Ayisha Jaffer found her way to The Current Jade and Ayisha Jaffer • Apr 18, 2022Ayisha Jaffer’s full-time hosting role at The Current begins Monday, April 18. Before her first shift, Jaffer spoke with The Current’s Jade about a journey that literally took her around the world before coming to The Current.
LineCheck: The rollercoaster of organizing concerts during a pandemicDiane • Apr 18, 2022In this episode of LineCheck, Gully Boys members and First Avenue and MNIVA staff tell Diane how they’re navigating pandemic year three.
News and InterviewsWatch: Lizzo pulls double duty on 'Saturday Night Live' Apr 18, 2022The singer and actor was the host and musical guest on Saturday evening.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Tax DayJade and Luke Taylor • Apr 18, 2022For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about taxes or money would you like to hear?
Rock and Roll Book ClubJanelle Monáe's 'Dirty Computer' comes alive in a new collection of storiesAyesha Rascoe, Isabella Gomez Sarmiento and Melissa Gray • Apr 17, 2022The artist builds on the Afrofuturistic world from her 2018 album in a new short story collection titled The Memory Librarian. She tells NPR about her nightmare that inspired the project.
News and InterviewsOn full-length debut, viral punk band The Linda Lindas keep growingAyesha Rascoe and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Apr 17, 2022NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Bela Salazar and Lucia de la Garza of The Linda Lindas about punk as a form of expression and the creation of their new album, Growing Up.
89 DaysRecord Store Day 2022 events in the Twin CitiesErik Thompson • Apr 15, 2022Record Store Day returns to a one-day event on Saturday, April 23, in celebration of its 15th anniversary, and local record stores are once again going all-out with RSD festivities planned for their devoted customers.
89 DaysRIP, Prince: Events to remember and celebrate in 2022Lydia Moran • Apr 15, 2022Live music, movie screenings, and more highlight this year’s activity remembering The Purple One.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: songs with New York gritJill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 15, 2022For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that capture New York grit?
