Rock the GardenFather John Misty to headline Rock the Garden 2018 Dec 13, 2017On June 16, 2018, Father John Misty will bring his music and his spellbinding stage presence to Rock The Garden.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Rock the Garden headlinersAnna Reed • Dec 13, 2017We're gearing up to make a BIG announcement about Rock the Garden 2018 just before 10 am. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from headlining sets at Rock the Garden?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: 'Sticky Fingers'Jay Gabler • Dec 13, 2017A new biography of 'Rolling Stone' founder Jann Wenner has become one of the year's most talked-about books...precisely because its subject didn't want it to be.
Local Current BlogIf You Like: dark, electronic rockers AutoluxCecilia Johnson • Dec 12, 2017Here at The Current, we’re introducing a new feature called If You Like. The gist: You tell us who you’re into, and we recommend a local artist you might enjoy. Whoa. Here I thought I’d be doling out recommendations, and I’ve already learned about a cool new band through this feature. Submitting her information, Mary…
News and InterviewsGo inside JD McPherson's new 'Style' videoLuke Taylor • Dec 12, 2017The video for JD McPherson's single, 'Style (Is a Losing Game)' was shot during business hours at a barbershop in Los Angeles. 'All the barbers were really cool having us there,' says the video's director, Sean Dejecacion, who told McPherson, 'We've got to get you in a smock!' Watch the video and go inside its production.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Festival of LightsAnna Reed • Dec 12, 2017Hanukkah begins tonight - a Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights and the Feast of Dedication that is observed for eight nights and days. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention some form of light?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Please Mr. PostmanAnna Reed • Dec 11, 2017Today in 1961, The Marvelettes went to No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Please Mr. Postman". And it's that time of year for mailboxes to fill up with holiday cards from friends and family. So for the Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention letters and mail?
Local Current BlogWatch Kevin Hart try to give himself a First Avenue starHanna Bubser • Dec 11, 2017When you think of Minneapolis music venue First Avenue, comedian Kevin Hart isn’t exactly the first person who comes to mind. Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City, which airs on Comedy Central, follows Hart during a stand-up circuit in cities across America. The Twin Cities were recently featured on season two of the show.…
Local Current BlogSpend your holidays with The CurrentJay Gabler • Dec 11, 2017Come December, particularly as Christmas approaches, many enjoy tuning into timeless holiday classics. The Current is here to keep your season festive with a mix of treasured chestnuts and fresh jams. We’re also looking back on the year in music. Don’t forget to vote for the Top 89 songs of the year, and the Top…
Local Current BlogA year later, Lydia Liza and Josiah Lemanski talk about rewriting ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’Jay Gabler • Dec 9, 2017Last December, Minneapolis singer-songwriters Lydia Liza and Josiah Lemanski found themselves with an unexpected viral hit: their rewrite of the holiday standard “Baby It’s Cold Outside” climbed the streaming charts and zipped across the internet. The pair gained widespread media attention as the country debated: is “Baby It’s Cold Outside” a creepy song? Is this…