News and InterviewsMatt Tong, Algiers' elastic timekeeper, surrenders to the songDaoud Tyler-Ameen • Jun 13, 2023Tong first blew minds as the drummer of the British post-punk band Bloc Party. In his recent years with the genre-agnostic Algiers, he's found his place chasing a more collective mood.
News and InterviewsThe Beatles will release a final record, using John Lennon's voice via an AI assistBill Chappell • Jun 13, 2023The music has analog roots, recorded by the famous singer-songwriter on a demo tape. Now it's being revived by futuristic technology for release later this year, Paul McCartney said.
News and InterviewsEnter the glimmering dream world of she’s greenSofia Haan • Jun 13, 2023The Minneapolis-based shoegaze band will release their debut EP, ‘Wisteria,’ in June
News and InterviewsHow a Minneapolis techno hero is helping musicians get paidMichaelangelo Matos • Jun 12, 2023DJ DVS1 has created a new dance-music payment ecosystem with Aslice
News and InterviewsHow music venues can make concerts more accessibleDarby Ottoson • Jun 9, 2023Minnesota musicians and members of disability communities describe what it would take to create more welcoming live music spaces.
In MemoriamGeorge Winston, pianist of pastoral scenes, has diedMichael J. West • Jun 7, 2023Winston's successful albums for Windham Hill Records made him one of the first stars of new age music.
In MemoriamAstrud Gilberto, 'Girl from Ipanema' singer, has diedElizabeth Blair • Jun 6, 2023One of the shining voices of bossa nova, the Brazilian artist made both herself and the song world famous with her beguiling rendition, kicking off an illustrious career.
Local Current BlogInterview: Dave King discusses the transformation of The Bad PlusDiane • Jun 5, 2023Local Show host Diane talks with drummer/composer Dave King of The Bad Plus about their latest record and new lineup, featuring tenor sax and electric guitar. They also discuss his many side projects, and The Bad Plus’ upcoming show at First Avenue with Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog and Al Sparhawk.
WatchLucinda Williams talks new album, Minneapolis tiesBill DeVille • Jun 4, 2023Lucinda Williams’ 15th studio album, ‘Stories From a Rock N Roll Heart,’ releases June 30. Ahead of the release, Williams connected with Bill DeVille to talk about the new record and about her many ties to Minneapolis.
WatchThe Nude Party studio session at The CurrentBill DeVille • Jun 3, 2023The Nude Party’s latest album is ‘Rides On,’ and during their tour in support of the album, the band visited The Current studio to play four songs from the record and to chat with host Bill DeVille. Watch the full session.