News and InterviewsInterview: Neko Case discusses her new album, her memoir, and turning 55Jill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Dec 4, 2025Singer-songwriter Neko Case talked with host Jill Riley about her latest album Neon Grey Midnight Green, her memoir The Harder I Fight the More I Love You, and turning 55.
News and Interviews'Tis the season: A guide to Twin Cities holiday showsJohn Kueppers • Dec 2, 2025Check out our jam-packed guide to live holiday shows coming up in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
News and InterviewsSophie Hiroko's music explores living life as one big poemMacie Rasmussen • Dec 1, 2025Now making Minneapolis her new home, the Duluth-raised rock musician draws from a childhood spent in nature to write about big feelings.
News and InterviewsInterview: Ingrid Michaelson talks about writing the music for the stage production of 'The Notebook'Nilufer Arsala and Natalia Toledo • Nov 24, 2025Nilufer Arsala of The Current’s Morning Show talked with singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson about writing the music for the Grammy-nominated stage adaptation of ‘The Notebook.’
In MemoriamReggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff dies at 81Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 24, 2025The musician and actor helped propel reggae into the international spotlight, thanks in part to his songs and starring role in the 1972 film The Harder They Come.
News and InterviewsThe Replacements celebrate 'Let It Be' reissue with new "I Will Dare" music videoReed Fischer • Nov 21, 2025Filmed at the CC Club in Minneapolis, the video arrives the same day as the release of ‘Let It Be: Deluxe Edition.’
News and InterviewsSleeping Jesus turn imagined heartbreak into songAnika Besst • Nov 19, 2025Behind Sleeping Jesus’ new track “Caroline” is a surprising twist: the heartbreak is imagined, but the emotion is real.
WatchInterview: Kathleen Edwards talks earlier shows and the Minnesota connections on her new album, 'Billionaire'Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 18, 2025The day after playing a show at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards visited The Current for a funny and heartfelt conversation with Morning Show host Jill Riley.
Minnesota State Fair‘Weird Al’ Yankovic announced as first 2026 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand showMPR News Staff • Nov 17, 2025The 2026 Minnesota State Fair will run from Aug. 27 to Sept. 7.
In MemoriamAmericana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59The Associated Press • Nov 15, 2025Known for his cosmic-stoner songwriting and freewheeling tunes, Todd Snider's career spanned three decades.