News and InterviewsKendrick Lamar will headline next year's Super Bowl halftime showEmma Bowman • Sep 8, 2024The Grammy-winning rapper, who spent this summer topping the charts, previously performed at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show. But this will be his first Super Bowl as the headliner.
News and InterviewsFolk duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album 'Woodland'A Martínez • Sep 4, 2024The folk music duo of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album 'Woodland," four years after a tornado destroyed their home and studio.
News and InterviewsMarky Ramone says the Ramones' sound is "just as vibrant as ever" Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Aug 27, 2024Ahead of two nights of shows at the Leinie Lodge at the Minnesota State Fair, drummer Marky Ramone spoke to The Current’s Jill Riley about the great music of the New York punk scene and its relevance today.
News and InterviewsThe Gallagher brothers are reuniting for an Oasis tour 15 years after breaking upAyana Archie • Aug 27, 2024The Gallagher brothers had a longstanding feud for decades, and the band broke up for good in 2009.
News and InterviewsThe Gallagher brothers are reviving Oasis. Here's a look at their decades-long feudRachel Treisman • Aug 26, 2024Famously feuding brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have announced an Oasis reunion, 15 years after its dramatic breakup. Here's a brief timeline of their tumultuous history — and how they got here.
News and InterviewsAs 'Late Night' loses its band, we rank the best groups ever on late night TVEric Deggans • Aug 22, 20248G appears in its last Late Night episode on Thursday after a decade backing Seth Meyers. It joins the ranks of groundbreaking late night bands.
News and InterviewsMeet Nilufer Arsala, The Current’s new host on The Morning Show with Jill RileyMargaret Johnson • Aug 19, 2024Each Monday-Friday, listeners can hear Arsala as The Current Morning Show’s new host/producer alongside host Jill Riley.
News and InterviewsDrummer and producer JT Bates talks about what inspires him in the studio and on the roadLuke Taylor and Eric Xu Romani • Aug 15, 2024JT Bates is a Minneapolis-based drummer and producer who is incredibly active in the local music scene and beyond. The Current caught up with Bates to talk about his work in studio and recently on tour with Bonny Light Horseman.
News and InterviewsBon Iver perform four songs for Harris-Walz rally in Eau ClaireLuke Taylor • Aug 7, 2024The Wisconsin-based music project led by Justin Vernon performed three songs from across their discography, as well as a cover of a 162-year-old patriotic song.
News and InterviewsShe’s in his town: Bon Iver to perform at Harris rally in hometown of Eau Claire, Wis.Eric McDaniel • Aug 5, 2024The folk singer is set to play a rally for Vice President Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate. They'll be in Wisconsin for a barnstorm tour of swing states.