News and InterviewsInterview: Bad Bad Hats are exactly where they want to beErik Thompson • Apr 12, 2024Out today on Philadelphia indie label Don Giovanni Records, Bad Bad Hats’ fourth full-length album is a self-titled affair affectionately known as as “The Flower Album.”
ReviewsAnna Graves, Porcupine light up MPR's Forum on Minnesota Music Day Apr 11, 2024On Wednesday, The Current hosted its second Minnesota Music Month event — a live taping of The Local Show that featured a proclamation by Gov. Walz and a panel discussion with Rep. Maria Isa and Jeremy Messersmith.
ReviewsAlan Sparhawk leads night of thrills and surprise at Turf ClubCatalina Grimm and Steven Cohen • Apr 8, 2024Friday marked the first concert in the Minnesota Music Month series, with sets of music by Alan Sparhawk Solo Band, Maygen and the Birdwatcher, Joe Rainey, and Kelley Smith.
ReviewsChris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show wows the Twin Cities yet againJoel Swenson • Apr 8, 2024The soulful country star played a crowd-pleasing two-hour set following opening acts Marcus King and Lainey Wilson at Saturday’s U.S. Bank Stadium show in Minneapolis.
ReviewsSampha casts soulful spell over sold-out First Avenue crowdNatalia Mendez and Sara Fish • Apr 8, 2024The British singer, songwriter, producer, and musician put on a mesmerizing show in Minneapolis on Saturday. Treanne and Ruthven opened up.
News and InterviewsJosé James visits The Current to talk about his new album, '1978'Zach McCormick • Apr 5, 2024José James stopped at The Current for a live interview with host Zach McCormick on the date of the release of James’ new album, “1978,” available on Rainbow Blonde Records.
ReviewsThe Last Dinner Party serve up pure decadence at First AvenueJoel Swenson and Sara Fish • Apr 5, 2024The British band performed its first Minneapolis concert on Thursday evening. Miss Grit was the opening act.
News and InterviewsJessica Paxton interviews The Last Dinner Party's Abigail Morris and Emily Roberts Jessica Paxton • Apr 4, 2024Ahead of their sold-out show at First Avenue in Minneapolis, guitarist Emily Roberts and lead vocalist Abigail Morris stopped at The Current for a live conversation with host Jessica Paxton.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Band members who are twinsJill Riley • Apr 4, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by bands with members who are twin siblings do you want to hear?
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: On the roads againJill Riley • Apr 3, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs referencing roads or highways do you want to hear?
