WatchWilco's Nels Cline talks about new album 'Cousin'Bill DeVille • Oct 7, 2023The Current’s Bill DeVille connected with longtime Wilco guitarist Nels Cline to talk about the new album and about what it’s like on the inside of Wilco World.
News and InterviewsProducts Band balance playfulness and sincerity on new releaseMacie Rasmussen • Oct 5, 2023The Minneapolis indie rock group’s second album, ‘Some Sudden Weather,’ is out on Oct. 20.
WatchGrouplove perform in The Current studio Mac Wilson • Oct 5, 2023During a busy summer for Los Angeles band Grouplove, they took some time to visit The Current studio to play songs from their new album, ‘I Want It All Right Now,’ and to chat with host Mac Wilson.
News and InterviewsThere's now a Stevie Nicks-themed BarbieRachel Treisman • Oct 3, 2023Nicks introduced "Stevie Barbie" at a concert on Sunday night, and preorders sold out the next day. The doll resembles Nicks in her Rumours era, with her signature flowy sleeves and platform boots.
News and InterviewsRocktober 2023: Your chance to win tickets to top October shows Sep 30, 2023Enter for a chance to win tickets to amazing Twin Cities concerts, including Ben Folds, Queen, Genesis Owusu, Faye Webster, and many more.
WatchFirst Aid Kit talk 'Palomino', Leonard Cohen and moreBill DeVille • Sep 30, 2023The Swedish duo’s latest studio album still has strong roots in Americana and folk, but it also crosses more into ‘80s pop territory with punchier drums and increased instrumental variety. Sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg spoke with The Current’s Bill DeVille about the new record and more.
News and InterviewsOlivia Rodrigo wants you to decide what her songs are aboutAilsa Chang and Kira Wakeam • Sep 26, 2023On Guts, the 20-year-old pop phenom is a little louder and funnier than the teenager on her debut — and even more fascinated with what the best songwriters leave out of the picture.
News and InterviewsUsher to headline 2024 Super Bowl halftime showThe Associated Press • Sep 24, 2023"It's an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list," the music megastar said of his appearance at the Feb. 11, 2024 game.
News and InterviewsTalking Heads on making sense, togetherDaoud Tyler-Ameen, Steve Inskeep, Reena Advani and Phil Harrell • Sep 22, 2023The New York icons whose songs pulled rock inside out (and whose breakup was nearly as legendary) gather for the first time in years to discuss their rereleased concert film, Stop Making Sense.
News and Interviews2023 Americana Honors & Awards celebrate music, unityLuke Taylor • Sep 21, 2023In a nearly four-hour celebration in Nashville on Wednesday night, the Americana Music Association presented its 22nd Annual Honors & Awards, but what was celebrated most at the Ryman Auditorium was music, inclusion and community.