News and InterviewsAmanda Shires talks about 'Nobody's Girl' and about what's next for the HighwomenBill DeVille • Oct 4, 2025On tour in support of her album ‘Nobody’s Girl,’ Amanda Shires chatted with Bill DeVille about the record, Aly & AJ, the Highwomen — and backgammon!
News and InterviewsInterview: Motion City Soundtrack on creating their first new album in a decadeDiane • Oct 3, 2025The Local Show’s Artist of the Month, Motion City Soundtrack caught up with The Current to talk about a their emo legacy, guest-heavy appearance at Minnesota Yacht Club Fest, and the Minneapolis-bred band’s first record in 10 years, ‘The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World.’
News and InterviewsInterview: Chad Smith talks about the Chad Smith Foundation and his connection to MinnesotaJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Oct 2, 2025Jill Riley talked with Chad Smith, drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, about the Chad Smith Foundation, the importance of music programs in schools, his connection to Minnesota, and more.
News and Interviews'I can't stop DJing,' Mark Ronson says — never mind the back painTonya Mosley • Sep 30, 2025Ronson's memoir, Night People, is a love letter to late-night 1990s New York City. Ronson would go on to produce music for Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and other pop superstars.
News and InterviewsInterview: Joan Osborne talks about Dylanology (Live) and performing in MinnesotaJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Sep 29, 2025Joan Osborne talked with The Morning Show’s Jill Riley about her upcoming October shows at The Dakota Jazz Club, and her most recent album Dylanology (Live), a collection of live, soulful renditions of Bob Dylan songs.
News and InterviewsWhile the pop girls skewer boys, Olivia Dean's 'Man I Need' has hopeHazel Cills • Sep 29, 2025Dean's "Man I Need" is her first song to chart on Billboard's Hot 100, and it joins a growing trend of young women writing frustrated pop hits about love and dating.
News and InterviewsLatin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime showNPR Staff • Sep 29, 2025The National Football League, Apple Music and Roc Nation made the announcement during halftime of Sunday night's game between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.
News and InterviewsInterview: Jimmy Jam and Andrea Swensson reflect on Cornbread Harris, Palmer's and second chancesJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Sep 22, 2025Jill Riley from The Current’s Morning Show had an impromptu visit by the legendary Jimmy Jam and author Andrea Swensson, where they discussed the journey of reconnecting with Cornbread Harris, the closing of Palmer’s Bar on the West Bank, and more.
News and InterviewsNo software update needed for this band: Motion City Soundtrack grows into middle ageRyan Benk • Sep 21, 2025Ten years after their last new music release, Motion City Soundtrack is still as anxious as ever, but for different reasons.
News and InterviewsFarm Aid celebrates its 40th anniversary with a benefit concert in MinneapolisClay Masters • Sep 20, 2025Farm Aid, the annual concert to support family farmers, celebrates 40 years. Newcomer singer-songwriter Jesse Welles — who has a large social media following -- will join long-time musician activists.