News and InterviewsWith age and sobriety, Michael McDonald is ready to get personalTonya Mosley • May 20, 2024McDonald says that earlier in his career, he tended to avoid writing about himself directly in songs. He opens up about his life and career in the memoir, What a Fool Believes.
PhotosPhotos: Pokey LaFarge plays a spirited Microshow at the Amsterdam Bar & HallSteven Cohen and Luke Taylor • May 20, 2024Friday night at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul, Pokey LaFarge and his band ignited the crowd during a generous and lively Microshow.
ReviewsThe Decemberists skillfully showcase new material and old favorites in St. PaulMacie Rasmussen • May 20, 2024The band returned to Palace Theatre with musicianship and a comforting presence. Chicago-based Ratboys opened up.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: WolvesJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 20, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs mentioning wolves would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsNorah Jones talks about viewing the eclipse and her new album, 'Visions' Mac Wilson • May 19, 2024Checking in with The Current’s Mac Wilson, multiple Grammy-winner Norah Jones talks about experiencing the solar eclipse in New York and about her new album, ‘Visions.’
News and InterviewsBillie Eilish finally remembers who she isLeila Fadel and Phil Harrell • May 17, 2024Speaking alongside brother/collaborator Finneas, Eilish says she discovered a new self-awareness on Hit Me Hard and Soft, after years of seeing herself through others' eyes.
ReviewsOn Beth Gibbons' 'Lives Outgrown,' the Portishead singer invites us inGrayson Haver Currin • May 17, 2024Thirty years after Portishead's debut, Gibbons' first solo album is the testament of an uncanny singer simply making it through each day.
News and InterviewsWhere and when to catch live music during Art-A-Whirl 2024Anna Devine • May 15, 2024The iconic and cherished Art-A-Whirl weekend is back Friday, May 17, to Sunday, May 19, for its 29th year. Here are some live music highlights to check out all weekend long.
PhotosPhotos: Faces of Mid West Music Fest 2024, day twoLaura Buhman • May 14, 2024Many top acts from the local music scene converged in Winona, Minnesota, for Mid West Music Fest 2024. The weekend of live entertainment took place May 10-11 at venues across the city. Day two featured performances by Raffaella, Heiruspecs, Landon Conrath, Student 1, Mark Mallman, and many more.
PhotosPhotos: Faces of Mid West Music Fest 2024, day oneLaura Buhman • May 14, 2024Many top acts from the Minnesota music scene converged in Winona for a weekend of live entertainment on May 10-11. Day one featured performances by Night Moves, Monica LaPlante, Black Eyed Snakes (feat. Alan Sparhawk), and more.