News and InterviewsWhy bassist Liz Draper is a dazzling collaboratorJay Gabler • Oct 27, 2021After two decades of playing with some of Minnesota’s most beloved bands – including her own – bassist Liz Draper is going solo. Sometimes.
News and InterviewsIn a new book, Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen envision a more unified AmericaSharon Pruitt-Young and Audie Cornish • Oct 25, 2021In an NPR interview, the former president and the iconic musician speak about spreading hope amid widespread division and about the "critical patriotism" of Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A."
News and InterviewsFirst steps made in Congress to honor PrinceThe Associated Press • Oct 25, 2021Minnesota's Congressional delegation on Monday is introducing a resolution to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to pop superstar Prince, citing his "indelible mark on Minnesota and American culture," The Associated Press has learned.
News and InterviewsWatch Brandi Carlile's awesome 'SNL' performancesLuke Taylor • Oct 25, 2021The singer-songwriter leaped into viewers’ living rooms with two rousing renditions of songs from her latest album, “In These Silent Days.”
News and InterviewsJay Black, lead singer of pop group The Americans, dies at 82Hazel Cills • Oct 24, 2021The singer of Jay and the Americans was known as the voice in 1960s hits including "This Magic Moment" and "Come a Little Bit Closer."
News and InterviewsHelado Negro creates his own world on the cosmic 'Far In'Reanna Cruz • Oct 22, 2021The Ecuadorian-American producer talks his spiritual new album Far In and building an artistic vocabulary
News and InterviewsThe Current's Halloween Happenings Oct 22, 2021The Current’s week of special programming includes a pet costume showcase, the Hallowhiskey Party.
News and InterviewsBandwidth: The Current has a shiny new websiteReed Fischer • Oct 22, 2021Plus: New Hippo Campus album details, Halloween 2021, and lots more.
WatchInterview: Dave GahanJill Riley • Oct 21, 2021Depeche Mode frontman discusses sequencing deliberation, his longtime musical partnership with Soulsavers, and how they approached the recording process.
News and InterviewsFinneas, many Grammys later, releases his debut full-length, 'Optimist'Scott Simon • Oct 18, 2021NPR's Scott Simon speaks with artist and producer Finneas, best known for his work with sister Billie Eilish, about his debut album.