As Group G begins its matches, Mark Wheat gives a preview of today's USA v Ghana match, which kicks off at 5 p.m. Mark will be at the Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis during the game, and he'll be checking in on-air with Mary Lucia and with Mac Wilson.

Paul D. Dickinson, the punk rock legend of Frances Gumm fame, does not balk at stacks of books or rows of records or tubes of posters. He revels in them. He revels in them so much—in their artfulness, in the communities these objects brings together, in the ideas and songs and pictures they hold—that he,…

Michael Rand chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about: USA in the World Cup, The Spurs are NBA champs, and the Green Line opens a new path for sports fans.

In honor of Casey Kasem's long career in radio we're asking for your long-distance dedications.

The Monterey Pop Festival took place, Buddy Holly got on a stamp, and the Pretenders suffered a loss Today in Music History.

Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game is an occasion for popular players from disparate teams to come together on the same field, so it’s appropriate that Minneapolis indie hip-hop legends Atmosphere will share a stage with Top 40 rockers Imagine Dragons at a concert associated with the All-Star Game. On July 12 at TCF Bank Stadium,…

Conor Oberst's newest solo effort is a continuation of many of his trademark tropes, with all the connotations that come with them. Overall, Oberst's melodies possess a familiarity, making all the songs seem both comfortable and easygoing.

On tour supporting his album 'In the Silence', Asgeir and his band stopped in to The Current studios to play some songs and to chat with Bill DeVille.

Jungle haven't even released their first album, but they're already a global sensation among music fans whose ears have been caught by their unique, darkly danceable sound blending influences from disco to electro to classic soul.

After years of planning and construction, the Twin Cities are finally ready to welcome Metro Transit’s Green Line, providing direct light rail service between the downtowns of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Here at the Current, we’re proud that the line rolls right past our doorstep. Here’s a bird’s-eye view of the line, as seen from…