News and Interviews2026 Americana Honors & Awards nominees announcedLuke Taylor • May 22, 2026The list also includes familiar names S.G. Goodman and Charley Crockett alongside fresh faces Mon Rovîa and Ken Pomeroy.
News and InterviewsBruce Springsteen voices what Colbert left unsaid on penultimate 'Late Show'Eric Deggans • May 19, 2026The rock icon directly blamed President Trump and the Ellisons for Colbert's cancellation on Wednesday night's show.
Reviews'SNL' just wrapped its 51st season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guestsStephen Thompson • May 18, 2026The latest season of Saturday Night Live felt transitional in many ways, but it was full of blockbuster pop stars, up-and-coming bands and musical legends. We ranked them from worst to best.
News and InterviewsInterview: The Suburbs on A Pagan Ritual: Live at The Cabooze 1983, and upcoming showsJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • May 13, 2026The legendary Minneapolis band will celebrate the release of a new live album captured during a concert 43 years ago at the landmark music venue in Minneapolis.
News and InterviewsInterview: Cannons on new album 'Everything Glows,' touring with Bob Moses, and band member Paul Davis' recovery May 13, 2026Michelle Joy and Ryan Clapham of Los Angeles band Cannons stopped by The Current’s Morning Show and talked with host Jill Riley about their new album Everything Glows, touring with Bob Moses, and shared an updated on their band member Paul Davis.
News and InterviewsWhere and when to catch live music during Art-A-Whirl 2026 May 12, 2026The iconic and cherished Art-A-Whirl weekend is back Friday, May 15, to Sunday, May 17. Here are some live music highlights to check out all weekend long.
News and InterviewsInterview: The Lemon Twigs on new album 'Look For Your Mind!'Jill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Apr 27, 2026Rock duo The Lemon Twigs talked with host Jill Riley about their upcoming album Look For Your Mind!, set to be released Friday, May 8, and their upcoming show in Minneapolis at Fine Line Friday, May 1.
News and InterviewsInterview: David Roth and Dave Moe on the Minneapolis Hardcore Revival "mega reunion"Nilufer Arsala and Natalia Toledo • Apr 24, 2026Filmmaker David Roth and musician David Moe visited The Current’s Morning Show to talk with host Nilufer Arsala about the docuseries ‘Minnesota Hardcore’ and the reunion show Minneapolis Hardcore Revival.
News and InterviewsListen: Prince's 1991 vault track "With This Tear" is released Apr 20, 2026A new song from Prince’s vault, “With This Tear,” was released on Monday, April 20. The song was recorded by Celine Dion in 1992.
WatchChatham Rabbits talk about a new children's book based on their song, 'Abigail'Mike Pengra • Apr 17, 2026North Carolina duo Chatham Rabbits visited The Current studio to talk to Mike Pengra about their most recent album and about their latest creative work, a new children’s book inspired by their song, ‘Abigail.’