News and Interviews10 exciting musical Halloween events in the Twin CitiesJohn Kueppers and Erik Thompson • Oct 23, 2024Here’s a closer look at 10 of the biggest Halloween-themed shows around the Twin Cities, plus a guide to more than a dozen other parties and shows celebrating the spooky season.
News and InterviewsBrandon Flowers of The Killers reflects on a remarkable year (so far!)Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 21, 2024Following a sold-out residency in their hometown of Las Vegas and the release of a sparkling new single, “Bright Lights,” the Killers’ frontman Brandon Flowers joins The Current’s Jill Riley to reflect on an amazing year so far.
News and InterviewsRock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and moreThe Associated Press • Oct 20, 2024Inductees this year also included A Tribe Called Quest and Dave Matthews Band, and posthumous recognition for Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, Norman Whitfield and Big Mama Thornton.
News and InterviewsEmo music not only still exists — it's thrivingBrianna Scott, Juana Summers and Sarah Handel • Oct 18, 2024If you had any doubts, we can clear them up now. Emo music not only still exists — it's thriving.
News and InterviewsLiam Payne, former member of One Direction, dies at 31Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Oct 17, 2024Payne, who came to fame as a teen in the massively popular British boy band One Direction, died in Buenos Aires after falling from his hotel balcony, according to reporting by the Associated Press.
News and InterviewsColdplay tops album chart, thanks to old-fashioned sales and modern tricksStephen Thompson • Oct 16, 2024The British band hasn't had a chart-topping album in a decade, but it pulled out all the stops to promote its latest, Moon Music, including selling more than a dozen different versions of the album.
News and InterviewsInterview: Wes Leavins of Brigitte Calls Me Baby shares the band's story so far Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 14, 2024The lead vocalist of the Chicago-based band describes where the band got their name, giving some background on their trajectory so far.
News and InterviewsElvis’ granddaughter says it was her ‘duty’ to finish Lisa Marie Presley’s memoirTonya Mosley • Oct 14, 2024Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, was working on a memoir when she died in 2023. Now, her daughter Riley Keough, has finished and published From Here to the Great Unknown.
News and InterviewsPharrell wanted to tell his story through Legos -- here's whyTonya Mosley • Oct 8, 2024The animated film Piece By Piece traces Pharrell’s early life as a boy growing up in Virginia Beach and follows his trajectory to a Grammy-winning songwriter, performer and producer.
In MemoriamGospel great Cissy Houston has died at the age of 91Brandon Gates • Oct 7, 2024Renowned soul and gospel singer Cissy Houston has died. She was part of a extraordinary musical family that included Dionne Warwick and her superstar daughter, Whitney Houston.