ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Samia, 'The Baby'David Safar • Nov 9, 2020Samia's approach to writing and recording is refreshingly reminiscent of '90s college rock, but with the attitude you expect in 2020.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Celebrating the saxophoneJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 6, 2020Happy Saxophone Day! What songs featuring an iconic saxophone part would you like to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Love Your Red Hair Nov 5, 2020Let's take a break from our Election feelings this morning. November 5 is National Love Your Red Hair Day. What red-headed musicians do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: Lana Del Rey's poetry bookJay Gabler • Nov 5, 2020A press release for Lana Del Rey's new poetry book, 'Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass,' approvingly quotes an NME review that describes the book as 'a new offshoot of the very specific world she's created as Lana Del Rey.'
News and InterviewsListen to Looch: interview with Bob GruenMary Lucia • Nov 4, 2020Mary Lucia interviews rock photographer and author Bob Gruen about his new autobiography, 'Right Place, Right Time: The Life of a Rock and Roll Photographer.' Gruen talks about the many artists he's worked with and befriended over the years, from John Lennon and Yoko Ono, to the Sex Pistols, to Sean Lennon and Mark Ronson.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Everything zenJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 4, 2020It was a long night for many people across the country and we still don't know who the president will be, as we're waiting for election results in some key swing states around the country. So for this morning, we want to channel some calm vibes -- some peaceful energy.
News and InterviewsRIP first Rolling Stone staff photog, Baron WolmanTom Moon • Nov 3, 2020Wolman was the gifted eye behind countless iconic photographs of legendary artists, including Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead, Miles Davis and Johnny Cash, and the tumult of the first Woodstock.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Election DayJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 3, 2020Whether you mailed in your ballot, voted early in-person, voted this morning, are in line right now or planning to be later today, we hope that you enjoyed doing your civic duty and are in a peaceful and hopeful state of mind today. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Election Day?
News and InterviewsJames Mercer of the Shins talks about 'The Great DivideJill Riley • Nov 2, 2020Jill Riley of The Current's Morning Show interviews James Mercer of the Shins about the band's new single, 'The Great Divide.' Mercer also talks about how he's been spending his time during the pandemic, and about what the Shins have been doing in support of Save Our Stages.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Waiting gameJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 2, 2020This is it. Polls open in less than 24 hours. Once you've voted (by the way 1.6 million Minnesotans have voted already!), all you can do is wait. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention waiting, holding on, anticipation, etc.?