PhotosPhotos: Kashus Culpepper delights at Utepils BrewingDarin Kamnetz • Jul 11, 2025The Nashville-based singer-songwriter put on a powerful show at The Current’s latest Happy Hour held at Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis on Thursday, July 10.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: New Conversations Day! Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 11, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what song with titles that could be conversation starters would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsPaul McCartney to play U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis in October Jul 10, 2025The music icon announced his “Got Back 2025” tour on Thursday morning, with 19 shows across the U.S. and Canada — including Oct. 17 in Minneapolis.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: QuestionsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 10, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with titles that are questions would you like to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: National Anti-Boredom MonthJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Jul 9, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about hobbies would you like to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: TriosJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 8, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from groups that are trios would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsAfter nearly 47 years, folk-music destination Homestead Pickin' Parlor announces its closureLuke Taylor • Jul 7, 2025Citing increased rent and a desire to retire, the store’s owners say the business will shutter on July 31.
PhotosPhotos: Teddy Swims bares soul at ArmoryDaniela Buvat • Jul 7, 2025The pop and R&B singer-songwriter brought the I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour to Minneapolis on Sunday, July 6. He performed with backing band Freak Freely, and the opening act was Sienna Spiro.
News and InterviewsThe Current unveils new host lineup for evenings, weekends, and Teenage Kicks Jul 7, 2025There’s a new voice on weekends, a familiar one moving to evenings, and another veteran of The Current taking over a popular weekend program.
News and InterviewsGannon Hanevold is the new weekend host for The CurrentMargaret Johnson • Jul 7, 2025Listeners will hear him every Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. as well as filling in at various times throughout the week.