News and InterviewsAfter nearly 47 years, folk-music destination Homestead Pickin' Parlor announces its closureLuke Taylor • Jul 7, 2025Citing increased rent and a desire to retire, the store’s owners say the business will shutter on July 31.
PhotosPhotos: Teddy Swims bares soul at ArmoryDaniela Buvat • Jul 7, 2025The pop and R&B singer-songwriter brought the I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour to Minneapolis on Sunday, July 6. He performed with backing band Freak Freely, and the opening act was Sienna Spiro.
News and InterviewsThe Current unveils new host lineup for evenings, weekends, and Teenage Kicks Jul 7, 2025There’s a new voice on weekends, a familiar one moving to evenings, and another veteran of The Current taking over a popular weekend program.
News and InterviewsGannon Hanevold is the new weekend host for The CurrentMargaret Johnson • Jul 7, 2025Listeners will hear him every Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. as well as filling in at various times throughout the week.
News and InterviewsInterview: Gigi Perez talks about her debut album 'At the Beach, in Every Life'Nilufer Arsala and Natalia Toledo • Jul 7, 2025Singer-songwriter Gigi Perez talked with The Current’s Morning Show’s Nilufer Arsala about her debut album At the Beach, in Every Life, and her upcoming performance at the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Rock LegendsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 7, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from rock legends or pioneers would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsIconic Palmer’s Bar in Minneapolis announces it will close in SeptemberMPR News Staff • Jul 3, 2025The 119-year-old Minneapolis gathering place and music venue Palmer’s Bar announced on social media late Wednesday that its final day of business will be Sept. 14. Palmer’s dates back to 1906.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Disco!Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 2, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break what disco or disco-inspired songs would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsA fascinating conversation with Justin Vernon of Bon IverJill Riley • Jul 1, 2025The singer-songwriter, producer and composer spoke with The Current’s Jill Riley about ‘SABLE, fABLE’ … and so much more.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: You've Got MailJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 1, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about mailing a letter or sending a message would you like to hear?
