News and InterviewsU.S. Capitol statue of Johnny Cash depicts Arkansas' history and progressBarbara Sprunt • Sep 24, 2024Arkansas unveiled a new statue of Johnny Cash in the U.S. Capitol. Cash, the first musician to be honored in the building, replaces a statue of a Confederate general.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Folksy WisdomJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 24, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a title that gives advice or has a “folksy wisdom” message would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsKate Nordstrum describes new season and era for Liquid MusicJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 24, 2024Liquid Music is a leading producer of special projects in contemporary music that features artists from across genres. Artistic Director Kate Nordstrum visits The Current Morning Show to talk about Liquid Music, its new season and new era.
PhotosPhotos: Faces of Riot Fest Chicago 2024Nate Ryan • Sep 23, 2024Riot Fest returned to Douglass Park in Chicago, Illinois, over the weekend of Sept. 20-22. More than 90 bands performed on five stages over three days, and photographer Nate Ryan attended on Saturday, Sept. 21.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: FallJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 23, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs what songs related to, or that remind you of, fall would you like to hear?
The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus, 2022 Gibson Les Paul StandardLuke Taylor and Evan Clark • Sep 20, 2024Hippo Campus frontman Jake Luppen talks about the 2022 Gibson Les Paul Standard he was inspired to buy after recording Hippo Campus' latest album, ‘Flood.’
PhotosPhotos: Matthew Caws of Nada Surf plays acoustic set at SurlyTony Nelson • Sep 20, 2024Nada Surf’s frontman played a career-spanning set at Surly Brewing Co. in Minneapolis on Thursday, Sept. 19. The show was the finale for The Current’s 2024 Happy Hours series.
ReviewsSt. Vincent inspires intense emotion at Palace TheatreMacie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Sep 20, 2024The historic St. Paul theater was a fitting place for the Grammy-winning rock star's dramatic performance style on Thursday, Sept. 19. Dorian Electra was the opening act.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: StickyJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 20, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs what songs about being stuck or sticky would you like to hear?
ReviewsRemi Wolf celebrates Minnesota during an energized Palace Theatre showMacie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Sep 19, 2024The California-based singer-songwriter was playful and innovative, with songs about loons and existential questions on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in St. Paul. Lava La Rue was the opener.