Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Geek RockJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Sep 8, 2021Today, geeks and mere mortals all over the world are celebrating Star Trek Day. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what geek rock do you want to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Bus StopJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Sep 7, 2021Back to school is happening, but with a lot fewer buses due to a bus driver shortage in the Twin Cities. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about buses do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsThe Current Fall Guide 2021Jay Gabler, Lydia Moran and Sheila Regan • Sep 7, 2021Who's ready for sweater weather? We've compiled a list of happenings to fill your fall days in Minneapolis and St. Paul, with suggested excursions to some of Greater Minnesota's greatest places.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: The Killers, 'Pressure Machine'Mac Wilson • Sep 6, 2021The Killers' seventh studio album, 'Pressure Machine' is the band's second release in two years and reflects on frontman Brandon Flowers' hometown of Nephi, Utah.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Block-Rockin'Sean McPherson and Christy Taylor • Sep 3, 2021It's a Labor Day Block-Rockin' Weekend on The Current. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear a block of?
Local Current BlogBehind the Scenes: Early Eyes grow together with ‘Chemicals’Maddie Schwappach • Sep 3, 2021There are few things more rewarding for me as a music fan than watching musicians evolve, grow into themselves, and continually reach forward in their work. It’s a sort of continual process of self-revision that usually happens in private, but becomes public to a degree through years of sharing songs and performances. The sort of…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: People are strangeJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Sep 2, 2021There are a lot of reasons to go to the Minnesota State Fair, the food, the music, the rides, and the people watching! The people at The Great Minnesota Get-Together are always entertaining. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about people do you want to hear?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: 'White Line Fever'Jay Gabler • Sep 2, 2021In 'White Line Fever,' his newly reissued memoir, the late Lemmy Kilmister plays the role of his lifetime - himself - to the hilt.
Listen to LoochListen to Looch: 'Roadrunner,' Anthony Bourdain's storyMary Lucia • Sep 1, 2021Mary Lucia talks about a must-watch film for any fan of Anthony Bourdain. 'It's heartbreaking,' Mary says. 'It's going to leave you with a lot of questions.'
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Celebrating Barry GibbJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Sep 1, 2021Today is Barry Gibb's 75th or platinum celebration! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Bee Gees covers do you want to hear?