Live From The Current's Studio and EventsTabah perform in The Current's studiosAndrea Swensson and Cecilia Johnson • Apr 3, 2017Minnesota rockers Tabah play "Curtain Call," "Villain," and "Noble" from their new album 'Symmetry Somewhere.'
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsDawes perform #MicroShow at Icehouse Apr 3, 2017Last fall, Dawes performed a #MicroShow in front of an intimate gathering of fans at Icehouse in Minneapolis. Hear the entire set, and see videos of their performances of 'Things Happen' and 'When The Tequila Runs Out'.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsMaggie Rogers performs in The Current studioMac Wilson • Apr 1, 2017Just a year ago, Maggie Rogers was a senior at NYU; now she's performing a string of sold-out shows across North America. 'It's just pretty silly,' Rogers says incredulously. In town for a sold-out show at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis, Rogers and her band stopped at The Current for an in-studio session hosted by Mac Wilson.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsMeet emerging new artist Jay Som on 'New Hot'David Safar • Mar 28, 2017Melina Duterte, aka Jay Som, was signed to Polyvinyl Records and released a debut album, 'Everybody Works,' on March 10, 2017. ' I'm still getting used to it,' Duterte says of her budding career. 'I feel like I'm at the beginning stages of making music my job.' Jay Som joined New Hot host David Safar for an in-studio session.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsThe Head and the Heart perform #MicroShow at the Turf Club Mar 27, 2017Watch The Head and the Heart perform "All We Ever Knew" at the Turf Club as a part of The Current's #MicroShow series.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsRegina Spektor shares an expressive set at The CurrentJim McGuinn • Mar 26, 2017In town to play a sold-out show at St. Paul's recently reopened Palace Theatre, Regina Spektor stopped by The Current for a session hosted by Jim McGuinn. The session features fantastic song performances and deep conversation. 'I feel like with music, people have this idea that you either write about yourself or you just write using fiction and that's not personal,' Spektor says. 'But to me, I truly believe that fiction and surrealism and psychedelic thoughts are just as personal.'
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsPortugal The Man perform in The Current studioMark Wheat • Mar 22, 2017Known for their big dance-rock sound and their spectacular lighting at their live shows, Portugal The Man visited The Current's studio for a stripped-down set and a lively conversation with Mark Wheat.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsHear a powerful solo set by Strand of OaksMary Lucia • Mar 21, 2017While in the Twin Cities, singer-songwriter Tim Showalter of Strand of Oaks stopped at The Current to play a solo piano set in The Current studio. 'It's nice to switch it,' Showalter says of his instrument choice. Listen to the complete session to hear these Strand of Oaks songs like you've not heard them before.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsMargo Price performs a live #MicroShow at the Turf ClubLeah Garaas and Margo Price • Mar 20, 2017Margo Price performed songs off her debut album 'Midwest Farmer's Daughter' and a humorous unreleased track, plus a Kris Kristofferson cover in honor of his 80th birthday.
Live From The Current's Studio and EventsThe Orwells get straight to the rock at The CurrentMac Wilson • Mar 18, 2017Touring heavily in support of their third studio album, 'Terrible Human Beings,' the Orwells stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Mac Wilson. The Orwells let the music do the talking, wasting little time getting right into the rock.