News and InterviewsBad Bunny wins album of the year at 2025 Latin GrammysIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 14, 2025The Puerto Rican superstar had never won any of the major prizes — album, song or record of the year — until last night. Other winners included Karol G and Alejandro Sanz.
News and InterviewsInterview: Jean Dawson on his responsibility "to preserve, and then to mutate"Zach McCormick • Nov 13, 2025In a conversation with The Current’s midday host Zach McCormick, Dawson shares more about the recording process for Rock A Bye Baby, Glimmer of God, where his voice comes from, and gives props to departed heroes Prince and D’Angelo.
News and Interviews2026 Grammy nominations are led by Kendrick LamarIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 7, 2025Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny.
News and InterviewsBobby Z. and Morris Hayes reflect on Prince's legacy and discuss the 'Purple Rain' Broadway adaptationJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Nov 6, 2025Bobby Z. and Morris Hayes, long time Prince collaborators, spoke with The Current’s Morning Show host Jill Riley about their latest titles — music advisors for the Broadway adaptation of Purple Rain.
Homecoming for ‘Purple Rain’ musical as it tests for Broadway success Nov 5, 2025Forty years after “Purple Rain” made Minneapolis a musical myth, its new stage adaptation returns home — testing whether the story that defined a city can find new life on Broadway.
Discover MusicWhere Bob Dylan made some of his earliest recordings ever — in MinnesotaErik Thompson • Oct 30, 2025Out Friday, Oct. 31, the eight-disc, 139-track set, ‘Through The Open Window,’ contains a treasure trove of more than 20 primitive and unreleased home recordings made in his home state between 1956 and 1963.
News and InterviewsBarry Bostwick talks about The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 50th Anniversary Spectacular TourJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Oct 30, 2025Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show talked with actor Barry Bostwick about The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour. Bostwick, who is best known for portraying Brad Majors in the film, shared stories about the movie, the cast, and much more.
News and InterviewsInterview: Jon Batiste talks about the many ways music inspires and connectsZach McCormick • Oct 27, 2025Jon Batiste is one of the most fascinating artists working today. The multi-award-winning artist visited The Current studio for a deep conversation with host Zach McCormick.
News and InterviewsInterview: Bill DeVille discusses expanding United States of AmericanaMargaret Johnson • Oct 24, 2025Beginning on Oct. 26, the weekly Sunday show will run for three hours, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. — an expansion from its previous two-hour format.
News and InterviewsWhere to catch spooktacular Twin Cities Halloween showsJohn Kueppers • Oct 21, 2025Your 2025 guide for live music in Minneapolis and St. Paul during the upcoming spooky season.