News and InterviewsMeet Nilufer Arsala, The Current’s new host on The Morning Show with Jill RileyMargaret Johnson • Aug 19, 2024Each Monday-Friday, listeners can hear Arsala as The Current Morning Show’s new host/producer alongside host Jill Riley.
PhotosPhotos: Metallica's heavy weekend at U.S. Bank StadiumLaura Buhman • Aug 19, 2024The metal band brought the M72 World Tour to Minneapolis for a career-spanning weekend on Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 18.
PhotosPhotos: Hozier makes sweet Twin Cities returnTony Nelson • Aug 19, 2024The Irish singer-songwriter performed for an adoring crowd at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Saturday, Aug. 17.
PhotosPhotos: Jonah Kagen performs solo at Utepils BrewingJuliet Farmer • Aug 16, 2024The Georgia singer-songwriter performed an intimate acoustic set on Thursday, Aug. 15, at Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis.
News and InterviewsDrummer and producer JT Bates talks about what inspires him in the studio and on the roadLuke Taylor and Eric Xu Romani • Aug 15, 2024JT Bates is a Minneapolis-based drummer and producer who is incredibly active in the local music scene and beyond. The Current caught up with Bates to talk about his work in studio and recently on tour with Bonny Light Horseman.
PhotosPhotos: Cage the Elephant's Neon Pill Tour pops at Target CenterSara Fish • Aug 13, 2024The Kentucky alt-rockers brought their Neon Pill Tour to Target Center in Minneapolis on Monday, Aug. 12. Young the Giant, Bakar, and Vlad Holiday opened up the night.
PhotosPhotos: Faces of Totally Gross National Party 2024Bump Opera • Aug 12, 2024The annual Totally Gross National Party returned to Icehouse in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 10. The showcase, hosted by Totally Gross National Product brought out a wide range of musical styles by established and under-the-radar creatives.
PhotosPhotos: DEHD throw a garage rock party at Thesis Beer ProjectRosei Skipper • Aug 8, 2024The Chicago trio performed to a packed room and patio at the Rochester brewery on Wednesday for The Current’s latest Happy Hour event.
News and InterviewsBon Iver perform four songs for Harris-Walz rally in Eau ClaireLuke Taylor • Aug 7, 2024The Wisconsin-based music project led by Justin Vernon performed three songs from across their discography, as well as a cover of a 162-year-old patriotic song.
News and InterviewsShe’s in his town: Bon Iver to perform at Harris rally in hometown of Eau Claire, Wis.Eric McDaniel • Aug 5, 2024The folk singer is set to play a rally for Vice President Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate. They'll be in Wisconsin for a barnstorm tour of swing states.
