With a mix of frantic covers and embryonic originals, this found video is a great glimpse into the very beginnings of one of our favorite bands.

Rapper-and-producer duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' "Same Love" has become one of the most requested, discussed and admired songs The Current has played in 2012. Producer Ryan Lewis discusses how the song came about and much more.

John Taylor, the iconic bassist and co-founder of Duran Duran opens up to Transmission host Jake Rudh.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break we are looking for songs that would be really horrible wedding songs.

Local music notes from the week of November 26-30

Billy Idol turns 57 today, also Michael Jackson's Thriller was released, and Syd Barrett's final belongings were sold Today in Music History.

Things have gotten especially meta for me lately as I scan my inbox for new music from Minnesota artists, only to find two separate artists who call themselves Minnesota broadcasting the news of their latest albums and shows. What started out as a mild bout of confusion has recently developed into a fascination with these…

What’s that you say? You’d like to start out your Friday by hearing the lead singer of a legendary Minnesota rock band—oh, say, the Suburbs—channel everyone’s favorite Swedish pop star, Robyn? Maybe while watching a cinematic, beautifully shot new video? While also scoping out how John Munson’s Munstache is coming along this holiday season? Well,…

Thirty years after its release, Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' continues to fascinate.

The third time proves to be the charm as JD McPherson returns to The Current for his third in-studio performance of the year!