ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Angel Olsen, 'Whole New Mess'Mac Wilson • Oct 12, 2020There's a lot of emotional weight to these songs, but it's a credit to Angel Olsen that she was able to bring these feelings to life, not just once, but twice.
Local Current BlogDua Saleh’s going to be on ‘Sex Education’ and it just makes senseIman Jafri • Oct 10, 2020Every once in a while, the stars align, the clouds open up and casting magic is made. Such is the case with Minneapolis-based poet, songwriter, and recording artist Dua Saleh making their acting debut in the British Netflix dramedy series Sex Education. It’s a match comparable to that moment when two friends from different social…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: The world of John LennonJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Oct 9, 2020John Winston Lennon was born on this day in 1940, which means he would have turned 80 today had his life not been taken in 1980. What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that come from the world of John Lennon?
Local Current BlogSale pending on Golden Valley house Prince bought for his momJay Gabler • Oct 9, 2020Among the copious Twin Cities real estate Prince owned at the time of his death in 2016 was a three-bedroom split-level in Golden Valley. Prince bought the 1985 house for his mother; she and his stepfather lived in it for the better part of two decades, and family members apparently continued to live in the…
Local Current BlogWhat counts as a cover song?Jay Gabler • Oct 9, 2020Pat Boone’s “Tutti Frutti.” Jimi Hendrix’s “All Along the Watchtower.” Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love.” Little Eva’s “The Loco-Motion.” The Bangles’ “Manic Monday.” Neil Diamond’s “I’m a Believer.” Puff Daddy and Faith Evans’s “I’ll Be Missing You.” Which of those are cover songs? On Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on The Current,…
Local Current BlogMy friend, my mentor, Rebecca MarxKelsey Simpkins • Oct 8, 2020On Tuesday, I found out one my favorite people in the Twin Cities passed away the other week, and I want to share her with you. Rebecca Marx was a friend and a mentor in the music scene for several years before I moved to Colorado in 2016, and even then, I saw her…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Come fly with meJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Oct 8, 2020A fly hung out on Vice President Mike Pence's head during the VP debate last night and it's all anyone can talk about. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention 'fly'?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: Bob MouldJay Gabler • Oct 8, 2020This week we're revisiting Bob Mould's 2011 memoir, which is excerpted in a new episode of The Current Rewind podcast.
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?