PhotosPhotos: Leif Vollebekk performs a spirited MicroShow setTony Nelson • Jan 21, 2025The Canadian singer-songwriter swung through Steady Pour in northeast Minneapolis for a special performance on Friday, Jan. 17.
PhotosPhotos: Jamie xx plays explosive set at ArmorySara Fish • Jan 21, 2025The DJ, producer, and member of the xx is touring in support of his acclaimed 2024 album, ‘In Waves.’ He performed in downtown Minneapolis at Armory on Friday, Jan. 18.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: 2016Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 21, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs countdown from 2016 would you like to hear?
United States of AmericanaKevin Odegard reflects on recording 'Tangled Up in Blue' in Minneapolis with Bob DylanBill DeVille • Jan 19, 2025Fifty years ago — on January 20, 1975, to be exact — Bob Dylan released his 15th studio album, Blood on the Tracks. Musician Kevin Odegard joins Bill DeVille to talk about the Minneapolis recording sessions that shaped half of that monumental album.
PhotosPhotos: Joy Oladokun brings passion to First Avenue stageLaura Buhman • Jan 17, 2025Nashville singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun brought The Blackbird Tour to Minneapolis on Thursday, Jan. 16.
News and InterviewsBillie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby and more will play FireAid benefit concert in L.A.Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Jan 17, 2025The Jan. 30 event will stream live and raise money for those impacted by the wildfires.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: 2015Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 17, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs countdown from 2015 would you like to hear?
The Current's AnniversaryThe Current once rocked a podcast about guitar solos Jan 17, 2025A brief history of Facemelter, which ran for 13 episodes, featuring Jill Riley and Brett Baldwin.
PhotosPhotos: Been Stellar play energized set at 7th St EntryDarin Kamnetz • Jan 16, 2025New York indie rock band Been Stellar stopped at 7th St Entry in Minneapolis for a show on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Malice K was the opening act.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: 2014Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 16, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs countdown from 2014 would you like to hear?
