News and InterviewsOn 'Just Like That...,' Bonnie Raitt keeps on it Jewly Hight • Apr 22, 2022Raitt says she has long admired artists who continued to stretch well into their careers. On her latest album, she does the same, acknowledging the passage of time without surrendering to nostalgia.
News and InterviewsAfternoon host Mary Lucia is leaving The Current Apr 19, 2022The popular personality has been with the station since its inception 17 years ago.
News and InterviewsVirtual Session: Andrew Bird talks upcoming record 'Inside Problems,' and scoring Judd Apatow's 'The Bubble'Jade • Apr 19, 2022Ahead of the release of his 2022 record 'Inside Problems,' singer-songwriter Andrew Bird joins The Current to talk about his inspiration for the album, scoring the new Judd Apatow film 'The Bubble,' and grappling with writing music in solitude. Plus, Bird shares performances of two tracks from the upcoming record.
News and InterviewsHow evening host Ayisha Jaffer found her way to The Current Jade and Ayisha Jaffer • Apr 18, 2022Ayisha Jaffer’s full-time hosting role at The Current begins Monday, April 18. Before her first shift, Jaffer spoke with The Current’s Jade about a journey that literally took her around the world before coming to The Current.
LineCheck: The rollercoaster of organizing concerts during a pandemicDiane • Apr 18, 2022In this episode of LineCheck, Gully Boys members and First Avenue and MNIVA staff tell Diane how they’re navigating pandemic year three.
News and InterviewsWatch: Lizzo pulls double duty on 'Saturday Night Live' Apr 18, 2022The singer and actor was the host and musical guest on Saturday evening.
News and InterviewsOn full-length debut, viral punk band The Linda Lindas keep growingAyesha Rascoe and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Apr 17, 2022NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Bela Salazar and Lucia de la Garza of The Linda Lindas about punk as a form of expression and the creation of their new album, Growing Up.
89 DaysRecord Store Day 2022 events in the Twin CitiesErik Thompson • Apr 15, 2022Record Store Day returns to a one-day event on Saturday, April 23, in celebration of its 15th anniversary, and local record stores are once again going all-out with RSD festivities planned for their devoted customers.
89 DaysRIP, Prince: Events to remember and celebrate in 2022Lydia Moran • Apr 15, 2022Live music, movie screenings, and more highlight this year’s activity remembering The Purple One.
News and Interviews'Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story' is exactly that Jill Riley and Mary Lucia • Apr 15, 2022Mary Lucia joins Jill Riley this week to talk about a two-part documentary about British DJ Jimmy Savile, a man who captured the heart of a nation while hiding his own horrific, predatory behavior.