News and InterviewsThe Replacements celebrate 'Let It Be' reissue with new "I Will Dare" music videoReed Fischer • Nov 21, 2025Filmed at the CC Club in Minneapolis, the video arrives the same day as the release of ‘Let It Be: Deluxe Edition.’
News and InterviewsSleeping Jesus turn imagined heartbreak into songAnika Besst • Nov 19, 2025Behind Sleeping Jesus’ new track “Caroline” is a surprising twist: the heartbreak is imagined, but the emotion is real.
WatchInterview: Kathleen Edwards talks earlier shows and the Minnesota connections on her new album, 'Billionaire'Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 18, 2025The day after playing a show at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards visited The Current for a funny and heartfelt conversation with Morning Show host Jill Riley.
Minnesota State Fair‘Weird Al’ Yankovic announced as first 2026 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand showMPR News Staff • Nov 17, 2025The 2026 Minnesota State Fair will run from Aug. 27 to Sept. 7.
In MemoriamAmericana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59The Associated Press • Nov 15, 2025Known for his cosmic-stoner songwriting and freewheeling tunes, Todd Snider's career spanned three decades.
News and InterviewsBad Bunny wins album of the year at 2025 Latin GrammysIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 14, 2025The Puerto Rican superstar had never won any of the major prizes — album, song or record of the year — until last night. Other winners included Karol G and Alejandro Sanz.
News and InterviewsInterview: Jean Dawson on his responsibility "to preserve, and then to mutate"Zach McCormick • Nov 13, 2025In a conversation with The Current’s midday host Zach McCormick, Dawson shares more about the recording process for Rock A Bye Baby, Glimmer of God, where his voice comes from, and gives props to departed heroes Prince and D’Angelo.
News and Interviews2026 Grammy nominations are led by Kendrick LamarIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 7, 2025Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny.
News and InterviewsBobby Z. and Morris Hayes reflect on Prince's legacy and discuss the 'Purple Rain' Broadway adaptationJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Nov 6, 2025Bobby Z. and Morris Hayes, long time Prince collaborators, spoke with The Current’s Morning Show host Jill Riley about their latest titles — music advisors for the Broadway adaptation of Purple Rain.
Homecoming for ‘Purple Rain’ musical as it tests for Broadway success Nov 5, 2025Forty years after “Purple Rain” made Minneapolis a musical myth, its new stage adaptation returns home — testing whether the story that defined a city can find new life on Broadway.