News and InterviewsDaft Punk, Lorde And Macklemore Win Major Grammy AwardsNPR Staff • Jan 27, 2014Daft Punk picked up trophies for album and record of the year, Lorde won two awards for "Royals," and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis took home four, including Best New Artist.
The Current Guitar CollectionGuitar Collection: Adam Castilla, Gibson Midtown CustomLuke Taylor and Adam Castilla • Jan 22, 2014Adam Castilla is the front man of The Colourist, a cheekily self-described "math pop" band out of Orange County, Calif. When The Colourist played an in-studio session at The Current, Castilla took a few minutes to tell us about his Gibson hollow-body guitar.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsThe Colourist perform in The Current's studiosJill Riley and The Colourist • Jan 22, 2014On tour supporting Panic at the Disco, The Colourist stopped in to The Current's studio to play a few songs and to chat with Jill Riley about their recent EP and their upcoming full-length -- and about what it's like for people from Orange County, Calif., when it's -12 F in Minnesota.
The Current Guitar CollectionGuitar Collection: Jason Loewenstein, Fender TeleLuke Taylor • Jan 15, 2014Jason Loewenstein is a multi-instrumentalist best known for his work with Sebadoh and the Fiery Furnaces. When Jason visited The Current's studio with Sebadoh, we had a chance to talk to him about his red Telecaster guitar -- and he enjoyed telling us about it.
News and InterviewsOn The Ball with Mark Wheat: Not Spurning SpursMark Wheat • Jan 6, 2014We start by remembering Portugese great Eusebio, who passed away this weekend. Then, Fred Child, host of 'Performance Today', talks about how he became a Spurs fan and why he keeps a bright outlook for the team despite Saturday's FA Cup result. Plus, a music pick for American goalkeeper Kasey Keller, who enjoyed a good career at Spurs.
News and InterviewsPhil Everly Of The Everly Brothers Dies At 74Associated Press • Jan 4, 2014With his brother Don, Phil Everly formed an influential harmony duo that touched the hearts and sparked the imaginations of rock 'n' roll singers for decades, including the Beatles and Bob Dylan.
News and InterviewsOn The Ball with Mark Wheat: Prediction TimeMark Wheat • Dec 30, 2013As the Premier League reaches the critical Christmas-New Year's week, it's time to make predictions. Have a look at Mark Wheat's picks and then share your predictions. And of course, Mark also has a music pick; this week, it goes out to Hull City.
News and InterviewsOn The Ball with Mark Wheat: Premier League managers feel thMark Wheat • Dec 23, 2013Being a Premier League manager is a tough job; four out of the bottom five clubs have sacked their managers. Malky Mackay and Sam Allardyce hold on to their jobs, but for how long? Plus, a look at some highlights from the weekend and today's London derby, and a music pick for the Kop at Anfield.
News and InterviewsInterview: Run Westy RunMary Lucia and Run Westy Run • Dec 23, 2013Ahead of their first show in over a decade at First Avenue on Friday night, Minneapolis punk quintet Run Westy Run stopped by The Current studios to chat with host Mary Lucia.
News and InterviewsInterview: Nick LoweSteve Seel and Nick Lowe • Dec 20, 2013One of the most respected performers, songwriters and producers in music over the past 40 years, Nick Lowe, has recently released a holiday album, Quality Street. Joining The Current's Steve Seel by telephone, Lowe talks about the new album and about how his initial hesitation turned to enthusiasm.