News and InterviewsThe Current receives eight honors at Minnesota SPJ's 2025 Page One Awards Jun 27, 2025The Current’s staff members and contributors received eight awards over the course of the evening, and swept all three spots in the Best Interview – Radio category.
News and InterviewsWhere to find backyard concerts in the Twin Cities this summerLuke Taylor • Jun 25, 2025Amid a trend of homeowners opening their residences as informal music venues, The Current checked in with three domestic impresarios about what it’s like to host concerts at home.
WatchValerie June plays songs from 'Owls, Omens and Oracles' in The Current studio Mac Wilson • Jun 25, 2025In town for a show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, singer-songwriter Valerie June brings her music and joyful spirit into The Current studio.
News and InterviewsHow to celebrate Juneteenth in the Twin Cities this yearJohn Kueppers • Jun 12, 2025Plan ahead for a busy week of celebrations, concerts, block parties, and more.
In MemoriamBrian Wilson, the troubled genius behind The Beach Boys, has died at age 82Ann Powers • Jun 11, 2025The Beach Boys' co-founder, songwriter and producer transformed pop music into high art, and became America's answer to The Beatles' Lennon and McCartney in the process.
News and Interviews2025 Americana Honors & Awards nominees announcedLuke Taylor • Jun 10, 2025The 24th Annual Americana Honors & Awards will be presented on September 10 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
News and InterviewsTwin Cities Pride shows 2025John Kueppers • May 30, 2025Pride Weekend and the weeks leading up are loaded with excitement. Make the most of Pride Month with our list of over 30 live music events in the Twin Cities.
News and InterviewsInterview: Jill Riley talks to Alan Sparhawk about new album with Trampled by TurtlesJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 29, 2025Alan Sparhawk has joined forces with fellow Duluth band Trampled by Turtles on a new album, out May 30, called Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles. Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show spoke to Alan Sparhawk about the process of creating the music, friendship, and supporting loved ones while they navigate grief.
News and Interviews‘Washita Love Child’ remembers Indigenous guitarist Jesse Ed Davis’ prolific music careerLeah Lemm • May 28, 2025Indigenous guitarist Jesse Ed Davis played alongside iconic musicians in the 1970s and 1980s. His life, career and ancestors are remembered in a recent book by author Douglas Miller.
News and Interviews10 years later, Sufjan Stevens offers a startling reevaluation of 'Carrie & Lowell'Robin Hilton • May 27, 2025In a conversation with All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton, Stevens shares a complex and conflicted view of the album he wrote about his mother in the wake of her death from cancer. Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.