January 21, 2021Boy Pablo fell off the chart this week making way for new entries by SZA and pseudonymous British music collective, Sault. Save This Story
The Chart Show: British Music Collective Sault Debut Jan 21, 2021Boy Pablo fell off the chart this week making way for new entries by SZA and pseudonymous British music collective, Sault.
Inauguration Day music rundown: John Legend, Garth Brooks, Foo Fighters, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen and more to performLaTesha Harris • Jan 20, 2021Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will co-headline the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Wed, Jan. 20. The day features a variety of performances from other musical artists.
Coffee Break: Inauguration playlistJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jan 20, 2021For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the Biden-Harris inauguration playlist?
Learning songs through a screen: How Minnesota music teachers are bringing instruction online during a pandemicColleen Cowie • Jan 20, 2021Throughout the past year, many of us have had to figure out how to do our jobs online, replacing offices for a work from home setup and trading the meeting room with the Zoom room. But how does a music teacher work from home? What happens when you can’t play a song along with a…
Listen to Looch: How are you?Mary Lucia • Jan 19, 2021'I'm feeling really anxious,' Mary Lucia says. 'Just wanted to check in with how you're doing, because I know I'm not alone.' So: How are you?
Coffee Break: Dolly DayJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jan 19, 2021HAPPY DOLLY DAY! Today in 1946, Dolly Parton was born, making her 75 today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the world of Dolly Parton?
Help support music with your donation to The Current Jan 19, 2021Celebrate 16 years of The Current by supporting music discovery with The Current as well as the many musicians and workers in the music industry who need extra support until venues can be fully operational once again due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Listen: Martin Luther King, Jr., Day special Jan 18, 2021Honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through music. Host Derrick Stevens features four hours of socially conscious music, from the 1960s Civil Rights Movement right up to today.
Send us your ideas for artists to feature during Black History Month Jan 18, 2021February is Black History Month, and The Current will be spotlighting a different artist each weekday all month long. Which Black artists do you want to hear?
Album of the Week: The Avalanches, 'We Will Always Love You'Mac Wilson and David Safar • Jan 18, 2021With their ears attuned to building songs for celestial beings, We Will Always Love You is beautifully constructed with sounds from the past century to help you dance into the future.