News and InterviewsInterview: Joe P brings 'Garden State Vampire' out of the basementJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 16, 2024New Jersey singer-songwriter Joe P checks in with Jill Riley about the making of his debut full-length album, and also about why he’s so proud to be from New Jersey.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: SuperstitionsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 13, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention or reference superstitions would you like to hear?
ReviewsBlack Pumas delight at Surly Festival Field Luke Taylor • Sep 12, 2024Wednesday night in Minneapolis, Black Pumas frontman Eric Burton told the crowd, “This place elevates our music to another dimension.” Playing outdoors at Surly Festival Field in a swirl of music and lights, Black Pumas proceeded to do exactly that.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Wishful ReunionsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 12, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands that you wish would get back together would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsJon Bon Jovi helps talk a woman off the ledge of a bridge while filming a music videoRachel Treisman • Sep 12, 2024Bon Jovi spotted a woman on the ledge of the pedestrian bridge where his crew was filming in Nashville late Tuesday. The singer and a team member helped her over the railing and back to safety.
News and InterviewsTaylor Swift has endorsed Kamala Harris for president — will it matter?Chloe Veltman • Sep 11, 2024Swift wrote on Instagram, "I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter." How much sway do stars really have when it comes to putting the next president in the White House?
News and InterviewsGetting close to "Home" with Good Neighbours Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 9, 2024A band nearly by accident, Good Neighbours — a duo comprising friend Oli Fox and Scott Verrill — have rocketed to stratospheric heights with the new single, “Home.” Fox and Verrill connected with The Current’s Jill Riley to talk about their trajectory thus far and about their North American tour.
News and InterviewsKendrick Lamar will headline next year's Super Bowl halftime showEmma Bowman • Sep 8, 2024The Grammy-winning rapper, who spent this summer topping the charts, previously performed at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show. But this will be his first Super Bowl as the headliner.
Reviews'Woodland' is the sound of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings rebuilding together following disasterJenn Pelly • Sep 7, 2024The magnetic bond between Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, partners in life and in music, has always been central to their songs. On their latest album, the "we" becomes existential.
PhotosPhotos: Faith Boblett soars at Holman's TableTony Nelson • Sep 6, 2024The Minneapolis singer-songwriter played an outdoor acoustic set at the St. Paul Downtown Airport’s restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 5.