Josh Davis — better known as DJ Shadow — has released his eighth solo album, Action Adventure. DJ Shadow stopped at The Current to talk with host Ayisha Jaffer about two serendipitous purchases that influenced the sound and the look of the new album.

Ahead of her concert at the Fine Line, Raffaella stopped at The Current to talk with host Jessica Paxton about the influence of the Minneapolis music scene on her ‘Live Raff Love’ EPs.

Annie Clark, best known by her artistic moniker St. Vincent, has a new album coming April 26. The Current’s Jill Riley spoke to Clark about the new record, which features an amazing roster of musicians.

Beyoncé became the only other solo woman alongside Taylor Swift to achieve the feat with no accompanying artists, Billboard said.

A Minnesota company got some time in the spotlight before the global audience of Sunday night’s Super Bowl, when halftime performer Usher rolled onto the stage in a pair of Riedell roller skates.

Beyoncé teased, confirmed and dropped new music in the span of less than an hour during Sunday's Super Bowl. She released two songs, Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 carriages," promising more in March.

Mariah Carey, Cher, Sinéad O'Connor, Mary J. Blige and Sade are on the latest inductee shortlist. It's notable for an institution long focused on white male artists.

The State Theatre in Minneapolis will host the premiere in April 2025. Prince collaborators Morris Hayes and Bobby Z have joined the production as music advisers.

Over the past few years, a fresh new batch of venues have opened throughout the Twin Cities, giving local and national bands exciting new places to play in town.

He won Song of the Year in 2006 for “Not Ready to Make Nice” with the Chicks and in 2011 for Album of the Year for 21 with Adele.