Listen to LoochListen to Looch: never take Ronnie Wood for grantedMary Lucia • Oct 7, 2020Mary Lucia talks about a new documentary, 'Ronnie Wood: Somebody Up There Likes Me,' which explores the life of the Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood as an artist, musician and, frankly, a survivor.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: FacemeltersJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Oct 7, 2020For today's 9:30 Coffee Break in honor of Eddie Van Halen, what facemelting guitar solos do you want to hear from Eddie and others?
News and InterviewsInterview: an October check-in with LuciusJill Riley • Oct 6, 2020Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe of Lucius check in with The Current's Jill Riley to talk about what they've been up to during the pandemic so far. They also share some memories of performing in the rotunda of the Minnesota State Capitol building back in 2017.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: German-American DayJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Oct 6, 2020October 6 is German-American Day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are in German, from Germany, or from bands or artists that have a connection to Germany?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: The Best of Live CurrentJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Oct 5, 2020This morning we've been having a blast bringing you Live Current 16 track by track. It's our Album of the Week, and it's available as a thank you gift if you support The Current today. And since we've been having so much fun playing Live Current 16 songs for you this morning, for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Live Currents past?
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Live Current, Volume 16Kelsey • Oct 5, 2020Each year, The Current reflects on the live music we've been able to create together - either in our studios or around the Twin Cities - and carefully curates some of those sonic memories into one sweet package as an expression of our gratitude to you, our members.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: World Smile DayJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Oct 2, 2020Even though it feels like everything is horrible, sometimes it's ok to smile. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention smiling?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: 'The Meaning of Mariah Carey'Jay Gabler • Oct 1, 2020'The Meaning of Mariah Carey' is a revealing, free-flowing memoir from one of the biggest stars in the history of American popular music. Of course, it's a must-read.
Local Current BlogFlyte Tyme’s Black music history artwork to be preserved as Edina studio is razedIman Jafri • Oct 1, 2020In the 15 years that Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’s Flyte Tyme Studios were active in Edina, the songwriting and production duo made music history, with ten number one pop songs and numerous R&B hits like Boyz II Men’s “On Bended Knee.” The team worked with Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Usher, and many more, first…
Listen to LoochListen to Looch: Rolling Stones' Brian Jones docMary Lucia • Sep 30, 2020Mary Lucia talks about a new documentary, 'Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones,' that covers the short but influential lifespan of the late Rolling Stones founder.