News and InterviewsMusicians react to Supreme Court decision on RoeAnn Powers • Jun 28, 2022After Friday's Supreme Court decision, artists from around the world spent the following days sharing their reactions and plans for the immediate future.
News and InterviewsFirst Avenue booker James Taylor reports back from Barcelona’s Primavera SoundCecilia Johnson • Jun 27, 2022He can’t wait to book Dreamcatcher and slowthai in the Twin Cities.
News and InterviewsYola and Gary Clark Jr. discuss roles in ‘Elvis’ filmLuke Taylor • Jun 24, 2022Baz Luhrmann’s film on Elvis Presley, out Friday, also tells the stories of artists who often weren’t credited for influencing the early rock ‘n’ roll star.
News and InterviewsOn 'The Spur,' Joan Shelley explores joys and worriesStephen Thompson • Jun 24, 2022Shelley expounds on country living, newly married life and the birth of her daughter. But life's joys are never far removed from the deeply worrying state — and fate — of the world.
WatchKacey Musgraves covers ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love'Luke Taylor • Jun 23, 2022The song, which appears in the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ film releasing Friday, is accompanied by an emotional video assembled from scenes from the film.
News and InterviewsZola Jesus finds purpose in the processLiz Pelly • Jun 21, 2022Zola Jesus has spent years contemplating the spiritual quandaries of what it means to be an artist. On her album Arkhon, she grapples with political and economic structures of power and disconnection.
News and InterviewsSee pictures from Something In The Water FestivalJoshua Bryant, Tyrone Turner and Vanessa Castillo • Jun 21, 2022The 3-day music festival had its first run in Washington, D.C. this year.
News and InterviewsEurovision winner Ukraine can't host next year's contest because of the warRachel Treisman • Jun 17, 2022Public broadcasters and security experts concluded it's not feasible for the war-torn country to host, organize and produce the event. They're now turning to the U.K., which placed second this year.
News and InterviewsCarbon Sound is a new stream celebrating Black musical expression Jun 16, 2022The Current has launched a new stream and app featuring hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, funk, electronica, and more — funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and developed in partnership with KMOJ’s HD2 station, 89.9 The Ice.
News and InterviewsBeyoncé announces new album 'Renaissance'Ashley Pointer and Hazel Cills • Jun 16, 2022The album will be the pop star's first solo studio album in six years.