The Current's Ad-Libs: Create a story to inspire new supporters Oct 6, 2026Your sense of humor will inspire new members to support The Current during the Fall Member Drive.
News and InterviewsInterview: André Cymone says he wants to "flood the zone with funk"Jill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Oct 1, 2026Legendary funk artist André Cymone spoke with host Jill Riley about his new album, ‘The Resurrection of Funk,’ and the history of the Minneapolis sound.
News and Interviews10 landmark albums that defined Seattle's 1991 breakthrough Erik Thompson • Sep 23, 2026On the 35th anniversary of the release of Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind,’ a look back on the albums from 1991 that helped define the grunge era.
News and InterviewsListen to the Last Night of the Proms' tribute to Dolly PartonLuke Taylor • Sep 23, 2026The late icon was honored with a three-song medley and raucous appreciation from the audience at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
News and Interviews'They touch everything': Sylvan Esso confronts the Spotify dilemma, againBrian Burns • Sep 21, 2026A year after pulling its music in protest, the duo is back on Spotify. For Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, that journey has been frustrating, eye-opening — and full of smaller victories.
News and InterviewsHow to listen: Bleachers' concert at Armory will broadcast live on The Current Sep 21, 2026Known for their impressive live shows, Bleachers brings the “Bleachers Forever” tour to Minneapolis on Saturday, Sept. 26, at The Armory. You can hear the anthemic, life-affirming pop-rockers live on The Current.
News and InterviewsBrandi Carlile, Molly Tuttle, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, and Ken Pomeroy take home Americana Honors & AwardsLuke Taylor • Sep 17, 2026Wednesday’s ceremony at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville also saw tributes to Dolly Parton, Todd Snider, Raul Malo, and Tom Petty.
News and InterviewsFall 2026 concert guide: Big music events in the Twin Cities Sep 11, 2026There is a lot of great live music coming up this fall in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here is a selection of big shows hitting our area stages.
News and InterviewsInterview: Cory Wong on his many musical projects and hosting a podcastJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Sep 9, 2026Songwriter, guitarist, and producer Cory Wong talked with The Current’s Morning Show about his recent live album, multiple collaborations, hosting a podcast, and the MODE by Flickr photography festival.
News and InterviewsSub Pop musicians cover Prince, Hippo Campus, and more on new mutual aid compilationReed Fischer • Sep 4, 2026Out Friday, Sept. 4, exclusively as part of Bandcamp Friday, the eight-track digital mixtape features artists on the Sub Pop roster covering classic songs by Minnesota artists, such as Prince, Hippo Campus, the Replacements, and more.