News and InterviewsKim Gordon on her intense, disorienting, beat-driven new solo album 'The Collective'Paula Mejía • Mar 8, 2024The artist's radically inventive new album produced with Justin Raisen plays like an apt distillation of what it's like to live right now.
PhotosPhotos: DJs Shannon Blowtorch and Sophia Eris at Zhora DarlingDarin Kamnetz • Mar 6, 2024The DJs host Y2K: That's What I Call 2000s at the restaurant and bar in northeast Minneapolis that opened in 2023.
News and InterviewsThe 2024 Oscars' best original song nominees, cruelly rankedStephen Thompson • Mar 5, 2024If there's any justice in the world, a Barbie songwriter will take home this statue.
ReviewsJason Isbell & the 400 Unit stage two powerful shows at the PalaceLuke Taylor • Mar 4, 2024Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit’s spectacular shows in St. Paul on Saturday and Sunday suggested a lyric in their song, “If You Insist,” the swirling combination of music and lights tearing through the Palace “like a category five” hurricane.
ReviewsRaffaella shines with bold theatrics at Fine LineMacie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Mar 1, 2024The New York-raised, Minnesota-based artist performed songs that fixate on the reimagination of youthful femininity. Why Not played a powerful opening set.
News and InterviewsDJ Shadow opens up about 'Action Adventure' Ayisha Jaffer • Mar 1, 2024Josh Davis — better known as DJ Shadow — has released his eighth solo album, Action Adventure. DJ Shadow stopped at The Current to talk with host Ayisha Jaffer about two serendipitous purchases that influenced the sound and the look of the new album.
News and InterviewsRaffaella talks about the influence of Minneapolis on 'Live Raff Love'Jessica Paxton • Feb 29, 2024Ahead of her concert at the Fine Line, Raffaella stopped at The Current to talk with host Jessica Paxton about the influence of the Minneapolis music scene on her ‘Live Raff Love’ EPs.
News and InterviewsSt. Vincent describes new album, "All Born Screaming," debuts new song, "Broken Man"Jill Riley • Feb 29, 2024Annie Clark, best known by her artistic moniker St. Vincent, has a new album coming April 26. The Current’s Jill Riley spoke to Clark about the new record, which features an amazing roster of musicians.
PhotosPhotos: Scenes from The Current's Winter Dig Out 2024Sara Fish • Feb 26, 2024The party at Hook & Ladder in Minneapolis on Saturday evening featured performances by Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Kiss the Tiger, and Friko.
ReviewsJon Batiste manifests collective euphoria at First AvenueMacie Rasmussen and Steven Cohen • Feb 23, 2024The New Orleans entertainer played a sold-out Minneapolis show brimming with fist-pumping optimism.