Theft of the Dial®Theft of the Dial: Elvis CostelloJill Riley and Elvis Costello • Dec 18, 2021Join the Grammy-winning English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello as he takes us through a few of his favorite tracks, and what they mean to him—for the The Current's Theft of the Dial.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyPutting the spotlight on artists lost in 2021Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Dec 17, 2021For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists lost in 2021?
Discover Music'You're singing my life': Durry on their meteoric riseJay Gabler • Dec 17, 2021In a biweekly series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Durry, a Burnsville sibling rock duo who exploded out of quarantine.
News and InterviewsThe Suburbs premiere "Social Style Lush" videoReed Fischer • Dec 17, 2021Plus: The Current’s Top 89 year-end staff lists, a contrary “Closing Time” reading, and plenty more.
News and InterviewsJellybean Johnson unveils plans for Minneapolis Sound MuseumJill Riley • Dec 16, 2021The longtime Prince associate and leader of the Jellybean Johnson Experience hopes to launch the effort in North Minneapolis.
The Scouting Report10 Minnesota artists making snowflakes danceDiane, Cecilia Johnson and Jay Gabler • Dec 16, 2021The pace of new Minnesota music isn’t slacking as we batten down for holidays at home.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyThe jams of the Minneapolis SoundAnna Weggel and Jill Riley • Dec 16, 2021For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that embody the Minneapolis Sound?
Rock and Roll Book ClubBook Review: Kelefa Sanneh's 'Major Labels'Jay Gabler • Dec 16, 2021Musicians tend to disdain genre labels, but critics are fascinated by them - and Kelefa Sanneh is no exception.
Listen to Looch'Passing' is an intimate examination of raceMary Lucia • Dec 15, 2021Mary Lucia discusses the film “Passing," now streaming on Netflix and starring Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga, and directed by Rebecca Hall.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileySongs that use the words "strange" or "unusual"Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Dec 15, 2021We have a dense fog advisory in affect this morning, with a high temperature nearly touching 60° today and the potential for severe weather including thunderstorms, damaging winds and tornadoes, and overnight a high wind warning. WHAT?!
