News and InterviewsWatch Brandi Carlile's awesome 'SNL' performancesLuke Taylor • Oct 25, 2021The singer-songwriter leaped into viewers’ living rooms with two rousing renditions of songs from her latest album, “In These Silent Days.”
News and InterviewsJay Black, lead singer of pop group The Americans, dies at 82Hazel Cills • Oct 24, 2021The singer of Jay and the Americans was known as the voice in 1960s hits including "This Magic Moment" and "Come a Little Bit Closer."
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Lana Del Rey, 'Blue Banisters'Jade • Oct 23, 2021Blue Bannisters feels like a pair of trusty jeans, it’s classic Del Rey with tattered ballads and simplistic well-worn pleas, but with hints of the pandemic to secure the album firmly in modern time.
Local Current BlogFor Xina, making art-pop is a spiritual experienceJulian Green • Oct 22, 2021In a biweekly series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Xina, a singer and dancer with a spiritual approach to making music.
News and InterviewsHelado Negro creates his own world on the cosmic 'Far In'Reanna Cruz • Oct 22, 2021The Ecuadorian-American producer talks his spiritual new album Far In and building an artistic vocabulary
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Stones coveredJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Oct 22, 2021For Today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Rolling Stones covers do you want to hear?
Reviews'Sold Out' brings Minnesota, and music, to the big screenJay Gabler • Oct 22, 2021Sold Out, which is set to live up to its title Saturday night at the Twin Cities Film Fest, is a Minnesota-made movie about music, memory, and the path not taken.
News and InterviewsThe Current's Halloween Happenings Oct 22, 2021The Current’s week of special programming includes a pet costume showcase, the Hallowhiskey Party.
News and InterviewsBandwidth: The Current has a shiny new websiteReed Fischer • Oct 22, 2021Plus: New Hippo Campus album details, Halloween 2021, and lots more.
WatchInterview: Dave GahanJill Riley • Oct 21, 2021Depeche Mode frontman discusses sequencing deliberation, his longtime musical partnership with Soulsavers, and how they approached the recording process.