Friday was the first night of 89.3 The Current’s two-night 7th Birthday Party at First Avenue, and it was a huge success! Read Andrea Swensson’s recap here. Thanks to everyone who came out and to all the bands who performed and made it such a special night. We can’t wait to keep the party going…

Tapes 'n Tapes stopped by and visited the Current's Morning Show to bring us a couple of songs and talk about our 7th birthday party.

Local music notes from the week of January 23-27

Original band on hiatus since Jordan Gatesmith left for Howler

CD-release show is tonight at Hell's Kitchen

An expanded seven-piece arrangement of the Pines stopped by the Current studios for an interview and live performance in support of their new album, Dark So Gold. Band co-founders and chief songwriters David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey brought along banjo player Michael Rossetto, drummer J.T. Bates, bassist James Buckley, guitarist Jacob Hanson, and keyboard player…

Roots drummer is a longtime Prince fan and friend to Bobby Z

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's give The Moz his due with a set of music from his time with The Smiths and his solo music. What's your favorite Morrissey song?

New Flaming Lips album will come out on Record Store Day

Isabella says the busy Twin Cities scene makes it easy to multi-task