News and InterviewsThe Fellowship of the RockersAnn Powers • Dec 21, 2021The new documentary Get Back, cut from 50-year-old footage of Beatles recording sessions by director Peter Jackson, offers a chance to look at one moment when the myth of the "band guy" took shape.
News and InterviewsAmanda Shires wants out 'For Christmas'Steve Inskeep and Vince Pearson • Dec 20, 2021The fiddler, singer and songwriter's new Christmas album takes a realistic measure of the season.
News and InterviewsScarlett Johansson, Tori Kelly and Bono gamble big for superstardom in 'Sing 2'Mandalit del Barco • Dec 20, 2021In a sequel to the 2016 hit animated film, koala-bear mogul Buster Moon and his talented troupe try to land a dream booking, by promising to enlist a reclusive superstar.
News and InterviewsTen movies to watch this awards seasonJay Gabler • Dec 20, 2021There’s no shortage of stuff to stream this season, but if you’re the kind of person who likes to be ahead of the curve when it comes to awards announcements, you’ll make sure to catch these ten movies that are getting Oscars buzz.
News and InterviewsMovies, malls, and MusiclandMichaelangelo Matos • Dec 20, 2021‘Flashdance.’ ‘Footloose.’ ‘Ghostbusters.’ Music and movies have always gone together, but the '80s brought popcorn and the pop charts closer than ever before, or since. That was largely the result of Hollywood economics in the MTV era, but it was also thanks to two Minnesota inventions: the indoor shopping mall and the Musicland stores that turned cassettes into impulse buys.
Theft of the Dial®Theft of the Dial: Elvis CostelloJill Riley and Elvis Costello • Dec 18, 2021Join the Grammy-winning English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello as he takes us through a few of his favorite tracks, and what they mean to him—for the The Current's Theft of the Dial.
Discover Music'You're singing my life': Durry on their meteoric riseJay Gabler • Dec 17, 2021In a biweekly series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Durry, a Burnsville sibling rock duo who exploded out of quarantine.
News and InterviewsThe Suburbs premiere "Social Style Lush" videoReed Fischer • Dec 17, 2021Plus: The Current’s Top 89 year-end staff lists, a contrary “Closing Time” reading, and plenty more.
News and InterviewsJellybean Johnson unveils plans for Minneapolis Sound MuseumJill Riley • Dec 16, 2021The longtime Prince associate and leader of the Jellybean Johnson Experience hopes to launch the effort in North Minneapolis.
The Scouting Report10 Minnesota artists making snowflakes danceDiane, Cecilia Johnson and Jay Gabler • Dec 16, 2021The pace of new Minnesota music isn’t slacking as we batten down for holidays at home.