Coffee BreakCoffee Break: State FairJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 21, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists playing at the fair this year would you like to hear?
PhotosPhotos: Gregory Alan Isakov gives stirring performance at Surly Festival FieldLaura Buhman • Aug 20, 2025The Colorado-based singer-songwriter performed an immersive set at Surly Festival Field in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Canadian folk duo Ocie Elliott opened up.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: National Radio Day! Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 20, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to radio would you like to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: AviationJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 19, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs or bands related to flying would you like to hear?
PhotosPhotos: The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse heat up ArmoryTony Nelson • Aug 18, 2025The alternative rock legends brought epic sets to Armory in Minneapolis on Friday, Aug. 15. Chicago indie-rock rising stars Friko opened up.
PhotosPhotos: she's green bring buzz to Fine LineJuliet Farmer • Aug 18, 2025Minneapolis psychedelic shoegaze band she’s green put on a thrilling performance at Fine Line on Friday, Aug. 15. Mother Soki, Lana Leone, and bugsy opened up.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Totally 80s!Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 18, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what 80s songs would you like to hear?
Radio Heartland®Old Fiddler's Convention is pushing 90 and keeping mountain music aliveFrank Langfitt • Aug 16, 2025The Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax, Va., features mostly amateur musicians playing Bluegrass and Old Time music. At age 89, it's the oldest continuous competition of its kind in the U.S.
News and InterviewsMinnesota State Fair 2025 live music guideJohn Kueppers • Aug 15, 2025Your guide for live music each day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
PhotosPhotos: jeremy messersmith brings his trademark music and humor to Surly Brewing Co.Darin Kamnetz • Aug 15, 2025Playing Thursday in Minneapolis as part of The Current’s Happy Hours series, messersmith played a solo set that charmed an audience who braved the chance of rain.