Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Radio free all request morningSean McPherson and Anna Weggel • Jul 31, 2020We've got Sean in for Jill today and as he is typically your host of Radio Free Current on Saturday nights, we wanted to go ALL REQUESTS for today's Coffee Break.
Local Current BlogHistoric Minneapolis White Castle soon to house Minnesota music historyIman Jafri • Jul 30, 2020The White Castle on 32nd and Lyndale is itself part of Minneapolis history. In 1986, the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission worked to protect this then 50-year-old piece of the city’s architectural history by having it saved from demolition and entered into the National Register of Historic Places. The literal white castle will soon house another…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Roots collabsJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jul 30, 2020The Roots have announced that founding member Malik B. has died at the age of 47. "May he be remembered for his devotion to Islam, his loving brotherhood and his innovation as one of the most gifted MCs of all time," the Roots wrote. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Roots collaborations would you like to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Zoo bandsJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jul 29, 2020Zoos around Minnesota are back open with limited capacity, mask rules and social distancing. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear that would fit in at a zoo?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: 'Elvis in Vegas'Jay Gabler • Jul 29, 2020Despite the title, Richard Zoglin's 'Elvis in Vegas' isn't just about the King: it's a full-fledged history of popular music in the cathedral of American pop culture.
News and InterviewsJT Bates talks about drumming for Taylor SwiftJill Riley • Jul 29, 2020Twin Cities drummer JT Bates talks to The Current's Jill Riley about what it was like to play drums on several tracks on Taylor Swift's new album, 'Folklore.'
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Cry Baby CryJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jul 28, 2020If you've been releasing more emotional tears than usual lately, you are not alone! Let's have a good cry together this morning. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what cry songs do you want to hear?
Local Current Blog‘I’m completely unsure’: Behind-the-scenes music pros hang in pandemic limbo, hope for changeCaleb Brennan • Jul 27, 2020“When it all started happening, I had reached a point — the first time in my life — where I was making a living solely through doing sound and other music projects,” said Ian Sutherland, “and had just kind of come to the realization that I’d finally reached that little goal of mine. And then,…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Shelf lifeAnna Weggel • Jul 27, 2020For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear off of albums that were recorded at least 18 months before their release? Additionally, let's make room for multiple albums recorded in the same session and released at the same time.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: My Morning Jacket, 'The Waterfall IIMac Wilson • Jul 27, 2020'The Waterfall II' winds up standing strong not only as a companion to 'The Waterfall,' but among the rest of the My Morning Jacket library, and will serve as an excellent soundtrack to our remaining summer evenings.