News and InterviewsVideo: Lou Reed's final interview Nov 8, 2013Rolling Stone has released the footage of Lou Reed's final interview, a conversation with Farida Khelfa, touching on a wide variety of topics concerning music, sound and emotion.
News and InterviewsOn The Ball with Mark Wheat: Arsenal gain more ground at the topLuke Taylor • Nov 4, 2013The weekend's game highlights: Minnesota United FC finish their season with a goal fest; MLS Cup playoffs; and lots of Premiership action including a goal by a goalkeeper, a south Wales derby and a clash of the titans in North London. And naturally, a music pick.
The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: Jonathan Russell of The Head and the Heart, 1976 Guild StarfireLuke Taylor • Oct 30, 2013When The Head and the Heart visited The Current for an in-studio session and an interview with Mac Wilson, the band's Jonathan Russell took some time to tell us about his guitar, including where he bought it and how he uses it in the band's songwriting process.
News and InterviewsBeck readies 'Morning Phase' for February release Oct 29, 2013Beck joins the ranks of artists on the Capitol Records label, which will release his first album of all new material in five years, Morning Phase, in February 2014.
News and InterviewsOn The Ball with Mark Wheat: an action-packed weekendLuke Taylor • Oct 28, 2013An exciting weekend that featured the Tyne and Wear derby, Portland clinch a vital spot in MLS, and Minnesota United FC mainstay Kevin Friedland plays in a glorious victory at home as he prepares to hang up his boots.
News and InterviewsRock pioneer Lou Reed dead at age 71Neda Ulaby • Oct 27, 2013We're terribly sad to report the passing of a rock n' roll legend: Lou Reed has died at the age of 71.
News and InterviewsInterview: Mike DoughtyMary Lucia and Mike Doughty • Oct 25, 2013Before playing at First Avenue tonight as part of his Mike Doughty (Used To Be In Soul Coughing) tour, Mike Doughty stopped in to The Current's studio to do a live interview with Mary Lucia.
News and InterviewsInterview: Janelle Monae, the Electric LadyMark Wheat and Janelle Monae • Oct 23, 2013Before her incredible live show at the new Skyway Theater, Janelle Monae stopped by The Current studios to chat with Mark Wheat about living in the Twin Cities, her collaboration with Prince and the story behind her live show.
The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: Till Timm of King Khan and the Shrines, 1960s HarmonyLuke Taylor and Till Timm • Oct 23, 2013When King Khan and The Shrines stopped in to The Current studios for an in-studio session and an interview with Mary Lucia, the band's lead guitarist Till Timm took a few minutes after the set to talk about his vintage guitar.
News and InterviewsOn the Ball with Mark Wheat: Saints Go MarchingMark Wheat • Oct 21, 2013An equalizer goal by Southampton FC four minutes before full time reminds Mark Wheat of that club's storied history and about a very popular fan song.