News and InterviewsBruce Springsteen releases anti-ICE protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis'Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Jan 28, 2026On Wednesday Bruce Springsteen released 'Streets of Minneapolis,' a protest song condemning the violence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis.
News and InterviewsMinnesota drummers play frigid gig on Minneapolis bridge to support mutual aidReed Fischer • Jan 26, 2026More than 30 drummers who play in Minnesota bands got together on Friday to raise awareness for COPAL, a local organization helping immigrant families. Performance organizer Noah Levy gathered them at the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis.
News and InterviewsNur-D releases statement, "I am currently safe," after being detained by ICE Reed Fischer • Jan 26, 2026The Twin Cities musician was detained by federal agents in south Minneapolis on Saturday.
News and Interviewsjeremy messersmith and other local musicians tackle Minnesota ICE operation in songsReed Fischer • Jan 16, 2026A number of Twin Cities musicians are using their platforms to speak out about an expanding presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
News and InterviewsDavid Huckfelt keeps the memories of the past alive on new covers albumJoel Swenson • Jan 15, 2026The Minnesota-based folk singer channels legends and friends alike on his handpicked collection of American songbook gems and cherished deep cuts, titled ‘I Was Born, But…’.
News and Interviews'Stranger Things' brings Prince and Fleetwood Mac back to the chartsStephen Thompson • Jan 14, 2026Netflix's Stranger Things finale, which dropped Dec. 31, is shaking up the Billboard Hot 100.
News and InterviewsJonathan Bernstein, writer of the authorized biography of Justin Townes Earle, shares thoughts on the late singer-songwriterBill DeVille • Jan 11, 2026Bernstein spoke with The Current’s Bill DeVille ahead of the January 13 release of ‘What Do You Do When You're Lonesome: The Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle.’
News and InterviewsInterview: Yam Haus talk to Zach McCormick on The CurrentZach McCormick and Natalia Toledo • Jan 6, 2026Minneapolis indie-rock band Yam Haus stopped by The Current and talked with host Zach McCormick about their recent releases and upcoming shows.
News and InterviewsTop Twin Cities music residencies for winter 2025-26John Kueppers • Jan 5, 2026We 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 InterviewsTwin Cities musician Holly Hansen has a new project brewing: Heights Coffee BarStacy Brooks • Jan 2, 2026Run by Zoo Animal musician and studio engineer Holly Hansen, Heights Coffee Bar in Columbia Heights is an intentional return to an earlier era of locally owned neighborhood businesses and in-person interactions.