News and Interviews10 exciting musical Halloween events in the Twin CitiesJohn Kueppers and Erik Thompson • Oct 23, 2024Here’s a closer look at 10 of the biggest Halloween-themed shows around the Twin Cities, plus a guide to more than a dozen other parties and shows celebrating the spooky season.
PhotosPhotos: Leon Bridges puts on powerful performance at ArmorySara Fish • Oct 23, 2024The Texas singer-songwriter brought the Leon Tour with opener Hermanos Gutiérrez to Armory in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Public Radio Music DayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 23, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about connecting or connection would you like to hear?
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: MotownJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 22, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by Motown artists would you like to hear?
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Back to the FutureJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 21, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention the future would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsBrandon Flowers of The Killers reflects on a remarkable year (so far!)Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 21, 2024Following a sold-out residency in their hometown of Las Vegas and the release of a sparkling new single, “Bright Lights,” the Killers’ frontman Brandon Flowers joins The Current’s Jill Riley to reflect on an amazing year so far.
News and InterviewsRock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and moreThe Associated Press • Oct 20, 2024Inductees this year also included A Tribe Called Quest and Dave Matthews Band, and posthumous recognition for Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, Norman Whitfield and Big Mama Thornton.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: RecycleJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 18, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that have been sampled or have used a sample would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsEmo music not only still exists — it's thrivingBrianna Scott, Juana Summers and Sarah Handel • Oct 18, 2024If you had any doubts, we can clear them up now. Emo music not only still exists — it's thriving.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Season of the WitchJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 17, 2024So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a magical or witchy flair would you like to hear?