News and InterviewsFrank Black talks about 30 years of 'Teenager of the Year' and upcoming show in MinneapolisJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 15, 2025Frank Black chats with Jill Riley about his 1994 album Teenager of the Year. “And I'm hanging out in Minneapolis,” Black says. “What's not to like?”
News and Interviewsshe's green talk about upcoming First Avenue show and their 2025 North American tourJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 14, 2025All five members of she’s green — Zofia Smith, Liam Armstrong, Raines Lucas, Teddy Nordvold and Kevin Seebeck — join Jill Riley for a conversation on The Current's Morning Show.
News and InterviewsBid on the bard: Auction features historic items from Bob Dylan's lifeManuela López Restrepo • Jan 14, 2025The lot includes about 50 items and features early handwritten drafts for Dylan's hit "Mr. Tambourine Man" as well as photographs, posters and a signed harmonica.
News and InterviewsLili Trifilio of Beach Bunny looks ahead to new album and to performing at First AvenueJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 13, 2025Beach Bunny frontperson Lili Trifilio joins Jill Riley on The Current’s Morning Show to talk about the band’s latest projects and the upcoming show at First Avenue in honor of The Current’s 20th Anniversary.
Radio Heartland Player StoriesHow Jimmy Carter's love of music helped launch his presidential campaignAbi Inman • Jan 11, 2025Former President Jimmy Carter's close friends included the likes of Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and the Allman brothers.
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.