News and InterviewsGlastonbury 2023 will be Elton John's U.K. farewellThe Associated Press • Dec 2, 2022Glastonbury Festival organizers say Elton John's performance on the 2023 festival's final night on June 25 will be his farewell show in the U.K.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyRosa Linn: interview with Jill RileyJill Riley • Dec 1, 2022The rising Armenian singer-songwriter talks about her hit song ‘Snap,’ the Eurovision Song Contest, and the importance of authenticity.
In MemoriamFleetwood Mac's Christine McVie dies at 79The Associated Press • Nov 30, 2022The British-born vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player whose cool, soulful contralto helped define such classics as "You Make Loving Fun," "Everywhere" and "Don't Stop," died Wednesday.
The Local Show®Lazerbeak opens up on music, life, 'Lava Bangers II'Diane • Nov 30, 2022Ten years ago, Doomtree’s established artist/producer Lazerbeak released his most career-defying record, Lava Bangers. The freshly released Lava Bangers II, in celebration of the first, consists of 20 new instrumental beats, from techno, hyper-pop and hip-hop. Lazerbeak spoke with Local Show host Diane about this new record, as well as his work with Lizzo, Dessa, Doomtree, and more.
News and InterviewsRock the halls with The Current's Holiday Stream Nov 28, 2022A playlist featuring more than 35 hours of curated holiday music is now streaming live at thecurrent.org, and on The Current’s mobile app.
News and InterviewsBilly Strings brings it back home on album with his dadAilsa Chang and Noah Caldwell • Nov 28, 2022Celebrated bluegrass musician Billy Strings has a new album out, which he made with his dad, Terry Barber.
In Memoriam'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara dies at 63The Associated Press • Nov 26, 2022She was behind some of the most joyful, high-energy pop anthems of the early '80s. During her career, Cara had three Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
News and InterviewsWhy Indigenous creatives chose opera to celebrate a Dakota activist and artistAnn Klefstad • Nov 23, 2022Cloquet-based composer Lyz Jaakola wrote the music for ‘Mináǧi kiŋ dowáŋ: A Zitkála-Šá Opera’ alongside a decolonized artistic team and cast. Jaakola is part of The Current’s 2022 Emerging Artists Showcase.
New HotThe Current announces final New Hot showsDavid Safar • Nov 22, 2022After more than 500 episodes of New Hot, we're sunsetting the program. This change shifts our focus to new ways to help you discover music.
News and InterviewsLove letters written by Dylan sold for $670KThe Associated Press • Nov 20, 2022Dylan, a native of Hibbing, Minn., wrote the letters to Barbara Ann Hewitt between 1957 and 1959 when he was still known as Bob Zimmerman.