News and InterviewsTaylor Swift ticket fiasco spotlights TicketmasterRachel Treisman • Nov 17, 2022Ticketmaster says unprecedented demand caused tech issues, frustrating fans. Some Democrats say the problem is actually with the company's market power.
News and Interviews'Weird Al' Yankovic talks with Terry GrossTerry Gross • Nov 16, 2022It's "a very sensual instrument," the parody artists insists. A new over-the-top "biopic" tells the story of Yankovic's life — sort of.
The Current's Emerging Artists Showcase Nov 16, 2022This special event at Sacred Heart Music Center in Duluth brings together artistic curators from communities across our region to showcase and develop the next generation of songwriters and performers.
News and InterviewsBeyoncé leads nominations for the 2023 Grammy AwardsMandalit del Barco • Nov 15, 2022This year's nominations are in and there are few surprises.
News and InterviewsInterview: Matty Healy of The 1975Jill Riley • Nov 14, 2022The Current’s Jill Riley connected with the 1975’s Matty Healy, the frontman and principal songwriter of the band, about his process as a songwriter and producer.
News and InterviewsRoberta Flack announces she has ALSAnastasia Tsioulcas • Nov 14, 2022The iconic singer of "Killing Me Softly" has the condition also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a representative has announced. For Roberta Flack, it is now "impossible to sing and not easy to speak."
News and InterviewsDolly Parton gets $100M from Bezos for charity workBill Chappell • Nov 14, 2022The singer and entrepreneur famously has used her success to help others, especially in areas of education. The gift matches two by Bezos last year to chef Jose Andrés and activist Van Jones.
News and InterviewsTaylor Swift wins big at MTV European Music AwardsThe Associated Press • Nov 14, 2022Taylor Swift won big at Sunday's MTV European Music Awards. Swift, walking away with multiple wins, including for best artist, best video and best long-form video.
News and InterviewsWhen the creek does rise, can music survive?Stephanie Wolf • Nov 12, 2022How does a scene survive when disaster strikes its venues, music schools, rare instruments and priceless archives all at once? The musicians of flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky have a few answers.
In MemoriamLow's Mimi Parker remembered by family and friends in Duluth Mark Nicklawske and Keely Zynda • Nov 11, 2022The memorial service, held at Duluth’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints featured a performance of Low’s “Point of Disgust” and cream puffs based upon Parker’s signature recipe.