WatchYard Act perform in The Current studioJill Riley • Oct 24, 2023The Leeds band rocked out with three songs, including their latest single, “The Trench Coat Museum.” Afterwards, frontman James Smith chatted with host Jill Riley.
News and InterviewsThe Current's music director and host Jade is moving on to "next dream" Oct 23, 2023“I’m ready to move on to my next dream,” she says, in a message announcing her departure after 15 years at Minnesota Public Radio.
The Local Show®Interview: Lady Midnight's pursuit of movement, perspective, and healingDiane • Oct 23, 2023Known for her pure, soothing voice, and cutting-edge artistry, Lady Midnight worked with acclaimed local hitmakers Night Stone (Lazerbeak and ICETEP) to create her second LP, Pursuit and The Elusive. The electronica/dance record will release on Oct. 27, and Lady Midnight will open for Dessa at First Ave on Nov. 16.
ReviewsBrandy Clark sparks celebratory and communal show at CedarMichaelangelo Matos and Laura Buhman • Oct 23, 2023The brilliant country songwriter’s performance could not have sounded better anywhere else. It couldn’t have sounded better, period.
ReviewsColter Wall pays tribute to the classics at sold-out Fillmore showJoel Swenson and Steven Cohen • Oct 23, 2023The Canadian country singer and songwriter made his triumphant return to Minneapolis for the first time since early 2019.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Season of the witchJade • Oct 23, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that can be associated with witches do you want to hear?
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Guitar!Jade • Oct 20, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs where the lead vocalist shouts “guitar!” do you want to hear?
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Singing the blah blah blahsJade • Oct 19, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs with filler vocals — blahs, oohs, ahhs, and so forth — do you want to hear?
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs for Chuck BerryBill DeVille • Oct 18, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which Chuck Berry songs do you want to hear?
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Mulligan DayMac Wilson • Oct 17, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about starting over/redos do you want to hear?
