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 01, 2019

Nine weeks ago The Raconteurs came into the chart at #11 and have bounced around the lower reaches of the Top Ten ever since, but this week all of a sudden they leap frog the dynamic duo of Lizzo and Billie to #1!

The Chart Show: Lots of strangers helped The Raconteurs get to the top!

The Chart Show: Lots of strangers helped The Raconteurs get to the top!

Mark Wheat • Aug 1, 2019

Nine weeks ago The Raconteurs came into the chart at #11 and have bounced around the lower reaches of the Top Ten ever since, but this week all of a sudden they leap frog the dynamic duo of Lizzo and Billie to #1!

HAIM, relaxed, release Lou Reed-inspired 'Summer Girl'

HAIM, relaxed, release Lou Reed-inspired 'Summer Girl'

Lars Gotrich • Jul 31, 2019

'Summer Girl' has all the makings of a quintessential HAIM track, but hung off the shoulder like vintage strappy dress that just won't stay in place.

Coffee Break: Samples

Coffee Break: Samples

Anna Weggel • Jul 31, 2019

It's Fatboy Slim's birthday today, and we recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the release of Beastie Boys' 'Paul's Boutique' so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that sample other songs?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Ben Folds has 'A Dream About Lightning Bugs'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Ben Folds has 'A Dream About Lightning Bugs'

Jay Gabler • Jul 31, 2019

In a conversational memoir, Ben Folds shares his thoughts on everything from the fame that follows having a radio hit (not as much fun as you'd think) to the consequences of throwing piano benches (not that fun either).

Photos: Tame Impala unleash color, confetti at Surly Festival Field

Photos: Tame Impala unleash color, confetti at Surly Festival Field

Cecilia Johnson • Jul 31, 2019

The weather was so gorgeous last night, Tame Impala would’ve had to lock Kevin Parker in the tour bus to ruin the mood at Minneapolis’s Surly Festival Field. Luckily, the project’s frontperson/auteur was in no such bind, striding to the front of the stage and staying there while he sang hits from 2015 album Currents…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Fatboy Slim

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Fatboy Slim

Jul 31, 2019

Elvis got mobbed after a show; James Taylor had a No. 1 single with friend Carole King's song; Survivor had the No. 1 album with 'Eye of the Tiger'; Springsteen played his longest show ever; and Fatboy Slim was born, Today in Music History.

Literally a million people watched Har Mar Superstar play a show inside a Minneapolis Wendy’s

Literally a million people watched Har Mar Superstar play a show inside a Minneapolis Wendy’s

Lydia Moran • Jul 31, 2019

Har Mar Superstar performed a nearly hourlong set inside a Minneapolis Wendy’s last night. It was his “first OFFICIAL Baconcert,” the artist tweeted on Monday. I arrived on the scene at Lake Street and 26th Avenue just before the show’s start time. Not knowing what to expect, I was honestly a bit nervous walking up…

Listen to Looch: 'David Crosby: Remember My Name' is a candid look at Crosby's life in music

Listen to Looch: 'David Crosby: Remember My Name' is a candid look at Crosby's life in music

Mary Lucia • Jul 30, 2019

Releasing Aug. 2, from director A.J. Eaton and producer Cameron Crowe, 'David Crosby: Remember My Name' offers what Mary Lucia describes as a raw and candid look at Crosby's life in music.

Angel Olsen announces 'All Mirrors,' shares title track

Angel Olsen announces 'All Mirrors,' shares title track

Stephen Thompson • Jul 30, 2019

Out Oct. 4, the singer-songwriter's new album features a 14-piece orchestra. If the first single off 'All Mirrors' is any indication, it'll be a massive, sweeping, intense ride.

Coffee Break: Life in the fast lane

Coffee Break: Life in the fast lane

Anna Weggel • Jul 30, 2019

Starting this Thursday, officers patrolling Minnesota roads can act on a new "slowpoke law", designed to keep the left lane open for passing under most circumstances. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about driving fast, driving slow, life in the fast lane, etc?

PREVIOUS WEEK
NEXT WEEK