January 21, 2020It is Mitski's first release of new music since her critically acclaimed 2018 album, 'Be The Cowboy.' Save This Story
Hear Mitski's sinister new song, 'Cop Car'Cyrena Touros • Jan 21, 2020It is Mitski's first release of new music since her critically acclaimed 2018 album, 'Be The Cowboy.'
Coffee Break: 2016Anna Weggel • Jan 21, 2020It's the 2016 edition of "The Current's 15 Years in 15 Days." For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from 2016 do you want to hear?
Today in Music History: A look back on the 1966 Trips Festival Jan 21, 2020The Trips Festival began; the Jimi Hendrix Experience began recording their cover of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower"; 'Saturday Night Fever' started a 24 week run at No. 1; Squeeze was the debut band on MTV's successful Unplugged program; and Soul singer Jackie Wilson died at age 49, Today in Music History.
What are the best Prince tracks released since 2016?Staff • Jan 21, 2020It’s undeniably been bittersweet to hear the Prince music that’s been released from the Vault since the artist’s tragic death in 2016, but there’s also no denying the power of the sounds that Prince left behind. We asked several prominent fans to share their favorite tracks to emerge over the past four years. De Angela…
Music on TV this week: Black Pumas; Meg Myers; Yola; Michael Kiwanuka; Cage The Elephant; Tank and the Bangas; Grammy AwardsLuke Taylor • Jan 20, 2020Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings and find performance videos as the week progresses for a curated listening experience. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.
Coffee Break: 2015Anna Weggel • Jan 20, 2020It's the 2015 edition of "The Current's 15 Years in 15 Days." For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from 2015 do you want to hear?
Album of the Week: Poliça, 'When We Stay Alive'Andrea Swensson • Jan 20, 2020When We Stay Alive is an album about navigating a period of pain and loss, and about changing our relationship to our trauma. Channy writes beautifully about these topics, taking the listener along for the ride as she finds herself again and reconnects with her band.
Review and photos: Nyasia, Mayyadda, Be, Asia Divine give Icehouse a TASTEFiona Boler • Jan 20, 2020Minnesota winters are magical, if you look in the right places. Icehouse in Minneapolis is one of those hotspots – where late on a Saturday night, you can retreat inside, escaping frigid weather to be warmed by Minnesota sounds. Icehouse is an intimate venue, where friends sip cocktails over candlelit tables, excited for the live…
Recap and photos: The Current's 15th Anniversary Party featuring Black Pumas, The Bad Man, Seratones, MaLLy, and 26 BATS!Caleb Brennan • Jan 19, 2020As Mark Wheat said before Black Pumas took the stage, "Here's to fifteen more years!"
Yola performs songs from 'Walk Through Fire' in The Current studioBill DeVille • Jan 19, 2020Nominated for Grammys in four different categories, including Best Americana Album, English singer-songwriter Yola visited The Current to play songs from her acclaimed record, 'Walk Through Fire.'
