Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Kicking off Women's History MonthJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Mar 1, 2021March is Women's History Month and we'll be paying tribute to women musical icons all month long on The Current. In the meantime, let's listen to music from a whole pile of iconic women this morning.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Julien Baker, 'Little Oblivions'Jill Riley and David Safar • Mar 1, 2021Listening to Little Oblivions is like reading a great novel - the songs develop from simple concepts to deep complex narratives that will leave you sensing the emotional labor that Baker puts into each note and lyric.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Funky FridayJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Feb 26, 2021An occasional yet long-standing Morning Show tradition... What songs do you want to hear for Funky Friday?
Local Current BlogBehind the Scenes: Keny Grey collaborates with Deaf creators on ASL video for ‘Wow’Maddie Schwappach • Feb 26, 2021It surprised me when Minneapolis musician Keny Grey picked up the phone the first time I called him: his phone has been especially busy since he went viral for sharing his phone number just a few weeks ago. After quitting his job in December to pursue music full time, Grey started documenting his endeavor on…
News and InterviewsI Self Devine is playing the long gameCecilia Johnson • Feb 25, 2021I Self Devine speaks about his life's path, his vision for the future, and his new song "The Disruptor Suite."
Coffee BreakNap time is the new Coffee BreakJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Feb 25, 2021For some, catching just a 20 minute snooze can enhance creative problem-solving, boost and restore brain power, improve memory, create joy, and help decrease frustration and impulsivity. For today's 9:30 Nap Time -- Coffee Break, rather -- what songs do you want to hear that mention naps or sleep or might even be nice to nap to?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: 'This Thing Called Life'Jay Gabler • Feb 25, 2021Neal Karlen, a Minneapolis journalist who hung out with Prince many times over the years, has written a Prince book like none other: a personal reminisce full of wide-ranging musings on the man and the mystery behind the music.
Listen to LoochMusicheads Essential Artist: Ella FitzgeraldMary Lucia • Feb 25, 2021Ella Jane Fitzgerald, one of the most celebrated jazz singers of all time, is often referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella.
Listen to LoochListen to Looch: get close to Jean-Michel BasquiatMary Lucia • Feb 24, 2021Originally released in 2010 but now available for streaming, 'Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child' offers what Mary Lucia calls 'a close look into one of my favorite artists in the world.'
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Born to RunJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Feb 24, 2021For today's #WellnessWednesday segment, Jill had a conversation with Carrie Tollefson about winter running. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about running?