Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Teenage KicksAnna Weggel • Feb 27, 2020Each Saturday morning, Jim McGuinn takes listeners on a trip into our collective retro past - from 1970s punk to '90s grunge, and everything that happened in between.
News and InterviewsDavid Roback, Mazzy Star guitarist, dead at 61Andrew Flanagan • Feb 26, 2020The musician was a prominent member of the 1980s 'Paisley Underground' scene in his native Los Angeles before gaining commercial success with Mazzy Star in the early '90s.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: When I write the bookAnna Weggel • Feb 26, 2020Jay Gabler is joining us not only for Rock and Roll Book Club today but also for the morning as it's the penultimate day of the winter member drive. In honor of Jay, what songs do you want to hear that mention books or writing?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: 'God Save the Queens'Jay Gabler • Feb 26, 2020If hip-hop looks likes a man's world, it's because you're wearing blinders. In a new history, Kathy Iandoli spotlights rap legends from Roxanne Shante to Megan Thee Stallion.
Local Current BlogSong of the Day: Jade on how The Current’s weekday feature spurs music discoveryJay Gabler • Feb 26, 2020Our winter member drive is highlighting music discovery: we’re asking you to support The Current to help us continue to bring the best new music to you every day of the year. Every weekday at 11 a.m., that means the Song of the Day, an on-air and online feature offering a cool track for you…
Local Current Blog‘No one had this lined up for me’: Maria Isa and Desdamona on the history of women in Minnesota hip-hopColleen Cowie • Feb 26, 2020Rapper and spoken word artist Desdamona has shared stages with Wyclef Jean, Bahamadia, and Saul Williams. But when she first moved to the Twin Cities in 1995, she couldn’t find anyone to give her the opportunity to perform. “When I tried to get into the hip-hop scene, it was very difficult,” said Desdamona. “There weren’t…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Mini tonal recallAnna Weggel • Feb 25, 2020In honor of Jade co-hosting the member drive with Jill today, we wanted to have a mini tonal recall this morning. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what '90s jams do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsBill DeVille: host profileMichael Popham • Feb 24, 2020Bill DeVille's Twitter profile tells us he's 'just a dude who loves his family, music, running, coffee, a nice hat, a good martini and the Packers.' Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Popham spoke with DeVille recently to learn more about this host who has been with The Current since it first went on the air 15 years ago.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: I'll be there for youAnna Weggel • Feb 24, 2020Sixteen years after the last episode aired on NBC, the cast of Friends is reuniting for a one-off special in May on HBO Max and the internet is all atwitter about it. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature lyrics about friendship?
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Best Coast, 'Always Tomorrow'Jesse Wiza • Feb 24, 2020Always Tomorrow is an album about change, getting rid of the things that do harm and focus on being the best version of yourself.