Home Stories2023 Rock Hall inductees include Kate Bush, Willie Nelson and Missy ElliottGrace Widyatmadja and Hazel Cills • May 3, 2023The seven performers going into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2023 class reflect the institution's widening definition of its namesake genre.
PhotosPhotos: Soul Asylum celebrate 30th anniversary of 'Unplugged'Davin Brandt • Apr 24, 2023Soul Asylum and Ivan Neville reimagined their acoustic ‘MTV Unplugged’ performance at the State Theatre in Minneapolis on Thursday, April 20.
ReviewsRed Hot Chili Peppers flaunt their chops at U.S. Bank StadiumNatalia Mendez and Tony Nelson • Apr 10, 2023Three acts representing three distinctly different generations of rock ‘n’ roll — Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Strokes and King Princess — graced the stage of U.S. Bank Stadium Saturday night in downtown Minneapolis.
PhotosPhotos: Sports Team MicroShowBump Opera • Apr 10, 2023Music fans gathered Saturday night at Minneapolis’ newest venue, Green Room for an intimate performance from Sports Team.
PhotosPhoto gallery: Rock the Cradle 2023 Mar 15, 2023More than 8,000 people attended The Current’s free event for children and adults on Sunday, March 12. View photos from the event.
PhotosSee photos from Saturday's Winter Dig Out event Steven Cohen • Feb 27, 2023Music fans gathered at the Hook and Ladder Theater and Lounge in Minneapolis to enjoy performances by Joe P, DISQ and Durry.
PhotosPhotos: Gully Boys, Scrunchies open new Uptown venue Green Room Jan 30, 2023Five local bands played the grand opening show at Green Room on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
PhotosPhotos: Ski Party 2023 at Lutsen MountainsKeely Zynda • Jan 9, 2023Night Moves, Charlie Parr, Early Eyes, Mae Simpson, FénixDion, and Lanue performed at the ski hangout Papa Charlie’s in Lutsen, Minn., for GNDWIRE Records’ sixth annual Ski Party on Friday, Jan. 6, and Saturday, Jan. 7.
PhotosPhotos: Fresh talent at The Current's first Emerging Artists ShowcaseKeely Zynda • Dec 19, 2022The Emerging Artists Showcase at Duluth’s Sacred Heart Music Center spotlighted up-and-coming regional songwriters and performers. This showcase included stunning performances from Minneapolis-based Laura Hugo (Diné [Navajo]) and the Oshkii Giizhik Singers (Fond du Lac Anishinaabe) from Cloquet, Minnesota.
PhotosPhotos: Second Annual Hallowhiskey Party at O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co. Nov 2, 2022The Cactus Blossoms performed at the Minneapolis distillery’s spooky celebration.