Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Elvis Costello and the Imposters, 'The Boy Named If'Jill Riley and Elvis Costello • Jan 17, 2022Elvis Costello joined Jill Riley in conversation in late 2021 to discuss his new record.
News and InterviewsTen theater events to see this winterJay Gabler • Jan 16, 2022The omicron surge has paused many theaters’ plans for winter stage shows, but some are still scheduled - and there are virtual options as well.
News and InterviewsMeet DNM, a low-key supergroupJay Gabler • Jan 14, 2022DNM stands for DeCarlo Jackson, Naél, and Moise. With the addition of Joey Hays, the new group have unofficially become DJNM.
News and InterviewsWatch Sonny Curtis perform 'Love Is All Around'Luke Taylor • Jan 13, 2022In a feature for CBS Sunday Morning, Sonny Curtis performs the song he wrote for 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' a television program indelibly associated with Minneapolis.
News and InterviewsListen to Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend 2022 Jan 13, 2022Listen to The Current on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for a weekend devoted to the memory of Martin Luther King Jr.
News and InterviewsFresh off touring with Beach Bunny, Miloe has finished his next EPDiane • Jan 13, 2022Miloe stops by The Local Show to talk about touring with Beach Bunny and recording his next EP.
News and InterviewsAlt-J's Gus Unger-Hamilton on "The Dream," and rooting for LiverpoolMac Wilson • Jan 12, 2022Ahead of the release of alt-J’s 2022 record "The Dream," Gus Unger-Hamilton caught up with The Current's Mac Wilson about writing in a pandemic, which football teams the band is rooting for, and the themes they explore on the record.
In MemoriamRonnie Spector of The Ronettes has died at age 78Elizabeth Blair and Anastasia Tsioulcas • Jan 12, 2022Ronnie Spector, founder of the girl group The Ronettes, has died at 78 after suffering from cancer. She recorded a string of pop hits in the 1960s including "Walking In The Rain" and "Be My Baby."
News and InterviewsInterview: Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner is staying positiveJill Riley • Jan 12, 2022Ahead of Low Cut Connie's performance at The Current's 17th anniversary party, Jill Riley talks to frontman Adam Weiner about staying positive when he's on stage, and why live performances are such an important part of his life.
News and InterviewsTen events for getting active outdoors in MinnesotaLydia Moran and Jay Gabler • Jan 10, 2022Attempt a new way of getting around, see art, hang out (safely) with some strangers, and bundle up!
