Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Songs that offer adviceJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jun 14, 2021Since we're getting into grad party season, let's send our seniors off to the big wide world with some musical advice. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that offer a bit of advice?
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Wolf Alice, 'Blue Weekend'Jill Riley • Jun 14, 2021British alt-rockers Wolf Alice have released their third studio record, 'Blue Weekend'. Ellie and Joff recently caught up with The Current's Jill Riley about recording the album without tight timelines, playing this year's Glastonbury Festival, and more.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Put your records onJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jun 11, 2021For today's 9:30 Coffee Break in celebration of Record Store Day, what songs do you want to hear that mention records or vinyl?
Local Current BlogRachel Lime on her wide-ranging music: ‘This is what makes me alive.’Sylvia Jennings • Jun 11, 2021In a biweekly series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Rachel Lime, an experienced musician who’s emerging as a singer-songwriter. Catch her on Sounds Like Home X, June 24. My name is Rachel, and I’m a songwriter, producer, and performer. I have made music ever since I can…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Gonna make you sweatJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jun 10, 2021The Twin Cities metro area is under a heat advisory until 11 am. What songs do you want to hear for a sweaty, sweaty 9:30 Coffee Break?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: 'Decoding 'Despacito''Jay Gabler • Jun 10, 2021From 'Feliz Navidad' to 'Malamente,' Leila Cobo's new book captures the stories behind the sounds that blasted Latin music into the mainstream.
Listen to LoochListen to Looch: Darrell Hammond's survival storyMary Lucia • Jun 9, 2021Mary Lucia talks about 'Cracked Up,' a documentary about actor, comedian, impressionist and Saturday Night Live veteran, Darrell Hammond, and about how adverse childhood experiences can have effects across a lifetime.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: AnxietyJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jun 9, 2021For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that address anxiety, have an anxious sound, or exude an anxious feeling?
Local Current BlogEric D. Johnson of Fruit Bats on the ‘world class Minneapolis music scene’ he’s been spending time inYoua Vang • Jun 9, 2021The Twin Cities music scene is diverse and the pool of talented artists runs deep, but it’s gotten even deeper since Fruit Bats leader Eric D. Johnson has been spending more and more time here. Johnson grew up in Chicago and got his musical start there, but it’s been almost two decades since he’s really…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Hot Enough For Ya?Jesse Wiza • Jun 8, 2021It's been a scorcher of a week here in Minnesota, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break were going to relish in the 90 degree weather by playing your favorite tracks from the 1990s.