In MemoriamPeter Yarrow of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary has died at 86Jeff Lunden • Jan 7, 2025Yarrow wrote or co-wrote some of the group's biggest 1960s hits, including "Puff, the Magic Dragon" and "Day Is Done."
News and InterviewsTop Twin Cities music residencies for winter 2024-25John Kueppers • Jan 2, 2025We went through the upcoming concert calendar and selected some music residencies to inspire you to leave the warmth of your home and venture out to the club.
News and InterviewsNick Urata of DeVotchKa reflects on the 20th anniversary of the band's album, 'How It Ends'Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 23, 2024DeVotchKa frontman Nick Urata chats with Jill Riley on The Current’s Morning Show about the 20th anniversary of How It Ends, a vital album in the band’s history.
News and InterviewsRock 'n' roll into 2025 with these New Year's Eve showsJohn Kueppers • Dec 20, 2024Check out more than 20 Twin Cities live music events celebrating the new year.
News and InterviewsHomestead Pickin' Parlor has been a Twin Cities folk-music community staple for 45 yearsLuke Taylor, Eric Xu Romani and Megan Lundberg • Dec 18, 2024Located in Richfield, Minnesota, Homestead Pickin’ Parlor has long been a destination for players and fans of folk, bluegrass, old-time, Celtic and acoustic music.
News and InterviewsBillie Eilish thought she'd always have a soft voice. Singing lessons changed thatTerry Gross • Dec 17, 2024The Grammy Award-winning singer says working with a vocal coach "honestly changed my life." Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas talk about their new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileySarah Hicks talks about classical-music mashups with movies, the Beatles and RadioheadJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 17, 2024Sarah Hicks, the Minnesota Orchestra's principal conductor of Live at Orchestra Hall, talks to Jill Riley about the series that highlights popular music, jazz, Broadway classics, movie scores and more — and some events you might not expect.
News and InterviewsInterview: Jeff Tweedy on the power of practice, imagination, and classic booksJessica Paxton • Dec 13, 2024In town for three days of concerts with Wilco, frontman Jeff Tweedy stopped at The Current to talk with Jessica Paxton about what inspires him.
News and InterviewsWhat exactly is driving the conspiracy theories about Sean 'Diddy' Combs?Sidney Madden and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Dec 12, 2024A growing list of lawsuits, shadowy figures, a splintered media environment and prejudice towards hip-hop make Diddy's downfall the "perfect storm."
News and InterviewsThe Eras era ends: A look back at Taylor Swift's record-breaking, 21-month tourRachel Treisman • Dec 9, 2024Swift has made over $2 billion in ticket sales and spent over 25 hours singing the 10-minute version of "All Too Well" since March 2023. Here's a look at the historic tour and what might come next.