The Current

Great Music Lives Here ®
Listener-Supported Music
Donate Now
  • The Current
    Great Music
    Lives Here.
    Listener-Supported Music
    Donate Now
Donate Now
Volume Button
Volume
00:00
0
listen
[0]
The Current
PlaylistSchedule
Donate

Stories

Recent stories from The Current
August 02, 2013

Sombear - Incredibly Still, from the new album "Love You In The Dark."

Sombear - Incredibly Still

Sombear - Incredibly Still

Jon Schober • Aug 2, 2013

Sombear - Incredibly Still, from the new album "Love You In The Dark."

The Chart Show: Ya Hey! Vampire Weekend on top, knocks out The National

The Chart Show: Ya Hey! Vampire Weekend on top, knocks out The National

Mark Wheat • Aug 2, 2013

Just in time for their sold out Orpheum Theater show next week Vampire Weekend return to the top. "Diane Young" spent four weeks in the #1 spot, so we'll see if "Ya Hey" will be the bigger hit.

New Synth Song Select with DJ Jake Rudh: Pet Shop Boys or OMD?

New Synth Song Select with DJ Jake Rudh: Pet Shop Boys or OMD?

Jake Rudh • Aug 1, 2013

Transmission is not only a defender of synth, but a preserver. That is why I come before you today wearing a DEVO energy dome and a TRON jumpsuit asking for your assistance to make a stand for the synth. You're first act of allegiance? Deciding which of these new tracks by classic alternative artists (Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark or the Pet Shop Boys) you feel deserves more airtime on Transmission.

9:30 Coffee Break: Marriage

9:30 Coffee Break: Marriage

Aug 1, 2013

For the first day of so many newly legal weddings, let's put together a set of songs about marriage or matrimony.

Weekend Arts Roundup: Minnesota Fringe Festival

Weekend Arts Roundup: Minnesota Fringe Festival

Luke Taylor and Marianne Combs • Aug 1, 2013

Marianne Combs joins Steve Seel and Jade to talk about the Minnesota Fringe Festival and how to get the most out of it.

The Current announces State Fair guests and live broadcast schedule

The Current announces State Fair guests and live broadcast schedule

Andrea Swensson • Aug 1, 2013

Minnesota Public Radio will once again set up camp at the corner of Judson and Nelson for a series of live broadcasts by all three stations. As in past years, the Current’s Mary Lucia and Mark Wheat will broadcast live each weekday afternoon and evening, with special guests ranging from Macklemore and Ryan Lewis (who…

Artist Of The Month: The Suburbs

Artist Of The Month: The Suburbs

Mark Wheat • Aug 1, 2013

This year, we’ll be spotlighting a prominent Minnesota musician or band each month with our new Artist of the Month feature. You’ll be able to hear a variety of songs from throughout the artists’ career on both the Local Current stream and the Local Show, and you can read more about the artists’ history and their role in…

Nilsson - One (Alternate Take)

Nilsson - One (Alternate Take)

Jon Schober • Aug 1, 2013

Nilsson - One (Alternate Take), from the new "RCA Albums Collection."

Enter to win a double CD copy of 'The Essential Nilsson'

Enter to win a double CD copy of 'The Essential Nilsson'

Jul 31, 2013

The Current is giving three lucky winners an opportunity to win a double CD copy of The Essential Nilsson which features 40 classics plus 2 unreleased singles from the 70's sensation Harry Nilsson.

John Gorka on Radio Heartland

John Gorka on Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Jul 31, 2013

John Gorka performs on Radio Heartland in advance of Barnfest 2013

PREVIOUS WEEK
NEXT WEEK