News and InterviewsInterview: Dessa debuts new pop single "Blush"Diane • Aug 18, 2022Dessa discusses new music, her podcast, performance, and splitting her time between Minneapolis and New York.
News and InterviewsThe Current's music and events at the Minnesota State Fair 2022 Aug 17, 2022Visit the Minnesota Public Radio booth throughout the fair for events featuring Low Cut Connie, Miloe, the Cactus Blossoms, and more.
In MemoriamButch Thompson, revered Minnesota pianist, has diedJacob Aloi • Aug 16, 2022The esteemed purveyor of jazz piano enjoyed a long career in Minnesota and beyond.
News and InterviewsNipsey Hussle gets Hollywood star Jonathan Franklin • Aug 16, 2022The late rapper's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is the 2,729th placed to date.
News and InterviewsJames Mercer of the Shins on 'Oh, Inverted World' at 21Zeke • Aug 16, 2022The Current’s Zeke connected with the singer-songwriter of the Shins to talk about the 21st anniversary of the Shins’ breakthrough debut album.
News and InterviewsU.S. Postal Service issues mariachi musicians stampsGabriel J. Sánchez • Aug 14, 2022Artist Rafael López used his upbringing in Mexico City for inspiration. It took two years of development before the set launched, and each stamp will carry on a cultural legacy forever.
News and InterviewsOlivia Newton-John, a sexy nerd for the rest of usEvie Nagy • Aug 14, 2022She was never just that prim prude from the start of Grease, nor the strutting vamp from its finale. Her superpower, for over 50 years, was embodying both at once.
News and InterviewsRaffaella’s debut album is a labor of loveCecilia Johnson and Zoe Prinds-Flash • Aug 12, 2022Live, Raff, Love grew out of a romantic and creative partnership with Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus.
News and InterviewsAdam Turman's artwork anchors community scavenger huntLuke Taylor • Aug 11, 2022Minnesota artist Adam Turman’s original characters provide the framework for a scavenger hunt designed to help locals and visitors discover two communities neighboring Minneapolis.
News and InterviewsTaylor Swift says she never heard 3LW's musicWynne Davis • Aug 10, 2022Taylor Swift says she had never heard of the group 3LW or their 2001 song "Playas Gon' Play" before a lawsuit was filed against her accusing her of stealing lyrics.