News and InterviewsKacey Musgraves on trusting emotion in 'Golden Hour'Sarah McCammon and Liz Baker • Apr 1, 2018The country singer discusses branching out from small-town nostalgia, getting married and bringing Daft Punk to classic country for her latest album, 'Golden Hour.'
Local Current BlogReview and photos: Jeremy messersmith brings optimistic playfulness to First AvenueHanna Bubser • Mar 31, 2018Weather-wise, March is going out like a lion, but jeremy messersmith’s Friday night performance at First Avenue showed that when it comes to music, the lion and the lamb can be one and the same. Monica LaPlante kicked things off in her signature cool-girl style. LaPlante and her band spew a palpable energy that radiates…
Local Current BlogMinnesota jazz legend Debbie Duncan comes ‘Full Circle’ at the Dakota Jazz ClubSimone Cazares • Mar 30, 2018When Debbie Duncan gets on stage to sing, she enters a different world and brings her audience with her. As a veteran jazz vocalist in the Twin Cities, she is known for her vibrant personality, energy, and range, and she keeps her audience engaged the whole time. Duncan will be releasing her new album Full…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: "Good"Anna Reed • Mar 30, 2018If you are Christian, you might be celebrating Good Friday today ahead of Sunday's Easter holiday. Let's take musical inspiration from that and hear songs with "good" in the lyrics for today's Coffee Break.
Local Current BlogKate Nash on the renewed confidence and fearless physicality behind ‘Yesterday Was Forever’Jay Gabler • Mar 30, 2018Kate Nash has learned a thing or two from being a wrestler. “The physicality that I’ve become comfortable with by doing Glow has really encouraged me as a live performer, so I’m really inspired at the moment,” she says about her current tour, which comes to the Fine Line Music Café in Minneapolis on April 19.…
Local Current BlogVideo premiere: ‘Minnesota Girls’ by the ShackletonsMaia Jacobson • Mar 30, 2018The Current’s audience voted the Shackletons’ “Minnesota Girls” number three among the Top 89 Local Songs of 2017, and the band’s music video for the track is out today. The Shackletons have connections to Minnesota that stretch far beyond that song, and have built a considerable following in the local and regional music scenes. Existing…
Local Current BlogFriday Five: Dessa, The Shackletons, and more new Minnesota music videosCecilia Johnson • Mar 30, 2018Dessa, “5 Out Of 6” Dessa paces through New York City streets and beyond in this Raquel Marvez-directed video. See her at the Rochester Art Center on April 4 or First Avenue on April 6 (both shows sold out). The Shackletons, “Minnesota Girls” He’s sorry, Brian Wilson. Read all about the Shackletons‘ new video in…
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Jack White, 'Boarding House Reach'David Safar • Mar 30, 2018Jack White's third solo album is a bewildering mix of sounds and lyrics accompanied by wonderful instrumental detours. It holds true to what you expect from White but contains countless surprises throughout the 13 songs.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: HarmonicaAnna Reed • Mar 29, 2018Happy Birthday to Blues Traveler frontman John Popper, who is known for wearing a vest of many harmonicas. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature the harmonica?
The Current Guitar CollectionHarry of Superorganism, Fender StratocasterLuke Taylor • Mar 28, 2018Following the recent in-studio session with Superorganism, guitarist Harry (aka Christopher Young) took a few moments to talk about the instrument he plays and how it contributes to Superorganism's sound.