News and InterviewsQueen Latifah makes National Recording RegistryNeda Ulaby • Apr 12, 2023Every year, the Librarian of Congress announces 25 sound recordings to be preserved for posterity. Picks for 2023 include music by Queen Latifah, Daddy Yankee, John Lennon, Mariah Carey and more.
News and InterviewsFeist talks about 'Multitudes' Jade • Apr 11, 2023Ahead of the release of her next album, ‘Multitudes,’ Feist connected with Jade to talk about how the album emerged from both the pandemic and the birth of Feist’s daughter — the combination of which sparked deep philosophical musings.
PhotosPhotos: Sports Team MicroShowBump Opera • Apr 10, 2023Music fans gathered Saturday night at Minneapolis’ newest venue, Green Room for an intimate performance from Sports Team.
Home StoriesNew HBO documentary takes deep look at Jason IsbellLuke Taylor • Apr 4, 2023Under the gentle guidance of director Sam Jones, this portrait of Isbell is a courageous and vulnerable work of art.
Home StoriesThe War and Treaty's songs of ardent commitment find deeper clarity on 'Lover's Game'Jewly Hight • Apr 4, 2023On the duo's latest album, its first full-length released on a major country label, Tanya and Michael Trotter sing piano-driven originals with a grown-up sense of devotion.
Home Stories Inside the Electric Fetus boygenius listening partySam Stroozas • Mar 31, 2023Fans gathered at Electric Fetus Tuesday to soak in the first listen of boygenius’s highly anticipated album — “the record.” While the pandemic made in-person music gatherings nearly impossible, listening sessions are having a resurgence three years later.
89 DaysInside Mpls couple's ‘Trans-Glam-Punk-Rock Love Story’Jill Riley • Mar 31, 2023Two local artists — author Lynette Reini-Grandell and musician Venus de Mars — share their story of transitioning, resilience, and advocacy, now captured in a new memoir.
News and InterviewsTwin Cities band Tacklebox are reeling in a new soundMacie Rasmussen and Jaida Grey Eagle • Mar 29, 2023Members of bands Remo Drive and Goodnight Gorillas came together to create their debut EP, ‘Sle(ep)’
News and InterviewsThe Triple Rock Social Club sign has moved to Las VegasMichaelangelo Matos • Mar 28, 2023This Twin Cities underground artifact is part of the collection at the new Punk Rock Museum.
WatchStephen Sanchez: session at The Current Jill Riley • Mar 27, 2023Nashville-based singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez has quickly taken the world by storm, and his much-anticipated full-length album is expected later this year. Sanchez visited The Current to play solo acoustic versions of two previously unreleased songs, and to talk with host Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show.