Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: Geddy Lee's bass bookJay Gabler • Mar 27, 2019'Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass' is accurately titled. It's not for bass beginners, but Rush fans and fellow bass collectors will love it.
Local Current BlogMinneapolis record label Forged Artifacts is creating community through cassettesColleen Cowie • Mar 27, 2019When he graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in journalism, Matt Linden had no intention of starting his own record label. But after a few years of writing about music, he realized that he wanted to become more involved in helping connect musicians with their listeners. Now, Linden runs Forged Artifacts,…
Listen to LoochListen to Looch: Meet Mr. CheswickMary Lucia • Mar 26, 2019Mr. Cheswick is Mary Lucia's third pug; he's six months old, and on Tuesday, Mr. Cheswick made his first visit to The Current studio. Learn more about Mr. Cheswick as well as some cool and interesting facts about pugs.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: CollabsAnna Weggel • Mar 26, 2019Calexico and Iron & Wine have announced their first full-length collaborative album and this morning Jill played their song "Father Mountain" for her New Hot pick of the week. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what collaborations do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsMusic News: Scott Walker, '60s singer who pushed the avant-garde, dies At 76Jade • Mar 25, 2019Artists celebrate musician Scott Walker's career and influence, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame stands by its induction of Michael Jackson, artists celebrate Scott Hutchison, and Lil Wayne's notebook is up for sale for a pretty penny.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Scott Walker's influenceAnna Weggel • Mar 25, 2019Scott Walker - singer-songwriter, composer and record producer who came to fame as part of The Walker Brothers - has died at the age of 76. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were influenced by Scott Walker in one way or another?
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Jenny Lewis, 'On The Line'Jill Riley • Mar 25, 2019Jenny Lewis put herself on the emotional line with this album. Fans will appreciate the insight into what makes her tick, and will likely relate to the grieving process, and the notion of moving on and coming out OK on the other end of emotional turmoil.
Local Current BlogReview and photos: Better Oblivion Community Center make their Minneapolis debut at First AvenueJeyca Maldonado-Medina • Mar 23, 2019The Better Oblivion Community Center opened its doors for one night in Minneapolis, and a sold-out crowd rushed in. Better Oblivion Community Center is a collaboration between Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, both successful rock artists in their own right. Their debut self-titled came out in January of this year. This project isn’t Bridgers’ first…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Music kids loveAnna Weggel • Mar 22, 2019Rock the Cradle is this Sunday, March 24, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art / Children's Theatre Company -- it's our annual free, no ticket required event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that kids love?
Local Current BlogFriday Five: Brianna Kočka, the Violet Nines, and more new Minnesota music videosCecilia Johnson • Mar 22, 2019“50°! We did it!” KARE 11 meteorologist Sven Sundgaard tweeted yesterday afternoon. “Last time was Nov. 1.” So if you see Minnesotans lounging outside rather than hurriedly slip-sliding from place to place, you know why. Take a breath of spring air before sitting down to watch these videos. Brianna Kočka – “Kindness” Brianna Kočka enjoys friends,…