News and InterviewsDolly Parton says she likely won't tour againJuliana Kim • Oct 30, 2022Parton says that although she has no intention of ever going on a full-fledged tour again, she plans to perform at special shows and festivals in the future.
News and InterviewsThe Current celebrates Public Radio Music Day Oct 26, 2022Listen all day long to special sets featuring live performances by Angel Olson, Wet Leg, Brandi Carlile, Mumford & Sons, and more!
News and InterviewsSam Smith and Kim Petras make LGBTQ history on Billboard's Hot 100 chartAshley Ahn • Oct 25, 2022"Unholy" earned both artists their first No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100, making them the first openly non-binary solo artist and first openly transgender solo artist to hit the top of the chart.
News and InterviewsHalloween Week on The Current: Spooky playlist and programming Oct 24, 2022Find out what’s going on this week on The Current, and listen to our Halloween playlist.
News and InterviewsOndara finds artistic solace by becoming 'The Spanish Villager'Marla Khan-Schwartz • Oct 20, 2022The Minnesota-based singer-songwriter’s third album introduces a new personality featuring a bold look and inspired choreography.
News and InterviewsThe family of George Floyd plans to file a $250 million lawsuit against YeMatt Adams • Oct 19, 2022The announcement of the lawsuit comes after Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, made comments about Floyd's death on the podcast Drink Champs.
News and Interviews'Minnesota Sessions' nominated for two regional Emmys Oct 15, 2022Minnesota Sessions is a video series that seeks to explore the best scenes and sounds of Minnesota by having local musicians perform in the state’s natural offerings.
ReviewsMargo Price's new memoir is courageously frank, utterly movingLuke Taylor • Oct 14, 2022In 'Maybe We'll Make It,' Americana star Price describes her climb from hardscrabble existence and deep personal tragedy to a well-established musician.
News and InterviewsDuluth live music cafe Wussow's celebrates 20 years of One Week LiveMark Nicklawske and Keely Zynda • Oct 14, 2022From Monday, Oct. 17, through Saturday, Oct. 22, Wussow’s Concert Cafe has assembled its 20th One Week Live concert blitz at its longtime location in West Duluth.
News and InterviewsAMAs creates the first K-Pop category in a major U.S. music award showAshley Ahn • Oct 14, 2022Nominees for Favorite K-pop Artist are BLACKPINK, BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and TWICE. The AMAs have been dubbed the world's largest fan-voted awards show.