Rock and Roll Book ClubBook Review: Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen connectJay Gabler • Dec 9, 2021'Renegades: Born in the U.S.A.' is a generously illustrated volume containing the transcripts of the conversations Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen shared in their podcast of the same name.
The Morning Show - with Jill Riley2021 favorites for the Coffee BreakAnna Weggel and Jill Riley • Dec 8, 2021For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, Jill and Anna will feature some of their favorite songs of the year, plus yours as well. Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyTom Waits covers for the birthday boyAnna Weggel and Jill Riley • Dec 7, 2021For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Tom Waits covers do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsYour Smith’s Minnesota return sparks a "writing renaissance" — and, soon, parenthoodCecilia Johnson • Dec 7, 2021Caroline Smith has been carrying a baby, fixing a house, and building new musical community in Minneapolis.
News and Interviews2021 Remembered: Listening to the artists we lostJay Gabler • Dec 6, 2021We lost many musical legends in 2021: unmistakable vocalists, celebrated songwriters, over-the-top personalities, and the rhythmic backbone of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s biggest bands.
News and InterviewsInterview: Caroline Polachek talks inspiration and new interpretationsDavid Safar • Dec 6, 2021The former Chairlift vocalist chatted with The Current’s David Safar ahead of her First Avenue performance.
PrinceCommunity mourns Brother JulesJay Gabler • Dec 6, 2021“Minneapolis is mourning the loss of the legendary 89.9 KMOJ and club DJ Brother Jules, who was a frequent presence at Prince's Paisley Park afterparties in the 1990s and whose scratching can be heard on the New Power Generation album 'Exodus,'” according to a statement from Prince’s official accounts.
News and InterviewsThe Current names Content Director for new Urban Alternative Project Dec 6, 2021Julian Green has been named Content Director for The Current’s Urban Alternative Project, a new initiative from Minnesota Public Radio’s The Current, KMOJ-FM, and The ICE.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyThe music behind iconic eyewearAnna Weggel and Jill Riley • Dec 6, 2021For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what musicians do you want to hear that are known for their iconic eyewear?
News and InterviewsKennedy Center honors creative excellence in the arts at annual gala Elizabeth Blair • Dec 6, 2021Motown founder Berry Gordy, opera star Justino Díaz, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, entertainer Bette Midler and television impresario Lorne Michaels were among those celebrated this weekend.