News and InterviewsBeyoncé leads nominees for 2025 Grammy AwardsSidney Madden • Nov 8, 2024With 11 nominations for COWBOY CARTER, Beyoncé now has more than any artist in Grammy history. Her competition includes Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone.
News and InterviewsLinda Perry talks about the new documentary, 'Let It Die Here'Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 6, 2024Directed by Don Hardy, Let It Die Here’ offers a look into the life of the multi-talented musician and producer as she navigates life’s ups and downs. Linda Perry joined Jill Riley on The Current Morning Show to talk about the film.
News and InterviewsSoul Asylum share the inspiration behind new album, 'Slowly But Shirley' Nov 5, 2024Our November Artist of the Month, rock icons Soul Asylum, stopped by The Current studio to perform songs from their 13th studio record, ‘Slowly but Shirley.’ Vocalist David Pirner and guitarist Ryan Smith also had a chat with Diane, host of The Local Show.
News and InterviewsMinnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon answers some Election Day questionsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 5, 2024Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon — the state’s chief elections administrator — joins The Current’s Jill Riley to answer important voting questions on Election Day.
News and InterviewsAdam Weiner of Low Cut Connie talks to Jill Riley about live shows and the new live albumJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 4, 2024“You have a very special music culture there in the Twin Cities,” says Low Cut Connie’s frontman Adam Weiner.
In MemoriamQuincy Jones, pop mastermind and 'Thriller' producer, dies At 91Stephen Thompson • Nov 4, 2024The production wizard behind Michael Jackson's Thriller won 28 Grammy awards during a career that spanned more than 70 years as a performer, songwriter, producer and music executive.
News and InterviewsBeen Stellar share their origin stories while looking ahead to what's next Ayisha Jaffer • Nov 2, 2024Been Stellar’s Sam Slocum and Nico Brunstein spoke with The Current's Ayisha Jaffer about the band's story so far, including some cool origin stories.
News and Interviews‘How it will end is how it will end,’ but The Cure isn’t over, yetStephen Thompson • Nov 1, 2024The Cure's first album in 16 years, Songs of a Lost World, is thematically dark, but sonically rich and inviting. Still, though, Robert Smith says there's so much more to come.
News and InterviewsThe Current’s evening host Ayisha Jaffer pursuing a new radio adventure Oct 30, 2024“It has been incredible to work with a truly top-tier team of talented music lovers and passionate human beings,” she says.
News and InterviewsMatt Johnson of The The talks new album, 'Ensoulment,' and the reinvigorating effects of taking a breakBill DeVille • Oct 30, 2024While on tour in St. Paul, Matt Johnson — the singer-songwriter behind the longtime band The The — visited The Current studio for a thoughtful chat with host Bill DeVille.