PrincePrince fans can party overnight like it's 1999 with Airbnb rental of 'Purple Rain' houseAssociated Press • Sep 30, 2024The white, two-story home featured in the film “Purple Rain" is set to be an Airbnb rental from Oct. 26 to Dec. 14 to mark the 40th anniversary of the movie.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Soundtrack SongsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 30, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from a movie soundtrack would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsPaul Weller talks about his latest album, '66,' and the joy of musicZach McCormick • Sep 30, 2024Paul Weller released his 17th studio album earlier this year, and he recently spoke with The Current’s Zach McCormick not only about the new record, but what continues to motivate him to this day.
In MemoriamKris Kristofferson, musical rebel and movie star, has died at age 88Melissa Block • Sep 29, 2024Musician and film star Kris Kristofferson has died at age 88. His hit songs include "Me and Bobby McGee" and he starred in dozens of films, including A Star Is Born, opposite Barbra Streisand.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: In the FeelsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 27, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that get you emotional or “in the feels” would you like to hear?
The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: John Doe of X, 1970s Guild D-35Luke Taylor and Eric Xu Romani • Sep 26, 2024During a visit to The Current, John Doe of the legendary Los Angeles band X talks about his 1970s Guild D-35 acoustic guitar.
PhotosPhotos: Sturgill Simpson puts on career-spanning show in St. PaulTony Nelson • Sep 26, 2024The Kentucky alt-country star brought the Why Not? tour to Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The set brought out several covers and explored his new persona recording as Johnny Blue Skies.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: FoliageJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 26, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to foliage, or the changing colors of the season, would you like to hear?
ReviewsThe Breeders make gigantic Minneapolis return at Uptown Theater Macie Rasmussen and Juliet Farmer • Sep 25, 2024On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Breeders visited Uptown Theater for their second stop on a mini-tour, the Last Splash+Pod Extravaganza.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: One-Hit WondersJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 25, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands considered one-hit wonders would you like to hear?