May 20, 2021Four songs enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week including tracks from Yola, Liz Phair, and Billie Eilish. Save This Story
The Chart Show: Yola Debuts with "Diamond Studded Shoes" May 20, 2021Four songs enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week including tracks from Yola, Liz Phair, and Billie Eilish.
Real Estate play tracks from 'Half a Human', talk pandemic pizzas, and loog guitarsMary Lucia • May 19, 2021Real Estate play a few tracks from their latest EP, 'Half a Human,' plus a familiar favorite. Martin Courtney connects with Mary Lucia to talk about pandemic scones, getting to stay home for a bit, and the perfect place to watch a Real Estate show.
Listen to Looch: D.A. Pennebaker's Bob Dylan doc, 'Dont Look Back'Mary Lucia • May 19, 2021It's all things Bob Dylan at The Current as we look forward to Dylan's 80th birthday. Mary Lucia talks about D.A. Pennebaker's 1967 documentary 'Dont Look Back,' which, even if you're not a fan of the music, will likely make you a fan of Bob Dylan the person.
Foo Fighters to headline Lollapalooza as Chicago summer festival season opens upAndrew Limbong • May 19, 2021Lollapalooza is back this summer, with proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test required for entry. With Pitchfork Festival and Riot Fest also returning, Chicago prepares for a loud reopening.
LineCheck: A series of virtual conversations with Minnesota's music community May 19, 2021LineCheck is a series of virtual conversations with Minnesota's music community. We cover topics like the Minnesota music economy, mental health care for creatives, supporting safe music spaces, and activism through music.
Coffee Break: Classic and influential punkJill Riley and Anna Weggel • May 19, 2021Today is Joey Ramone's birthday - best-known as lead vocalist of the punk rock band the Ramones. In memory of Joey, what classic and influential punk rock do you want to hear, along with those they've inspired?
Kiwi Jr. play tracks from 'Cooler Returns'Mary Lucia • May 18, 2021Toronto's Kiwi Jr. drop in for a virtual session to play tracks from their new album, Cooler Returns. The band catches up with Mary Lucia about their recording process in the past year, getting signed to Sub Pop Records, and the trickiness of planning for future shows as live music slowly returns.
'The Story of Sign O' the Times' wins two Webby AwardsJay Gabler • May 18, 2021The podcast exploring the history behind Prince's landmark 1987 album, produced by The Current in association with the Prince Estate and Warner Music, has been honored with two Webby Awards.
Electric Fetus closes Duluth location, music hub ‘beyond retail’ for north country sceneJay Gabler • May 18, 2021The Electric Fetus today announced that it’s closing its Duluth location, a staple of the north country music scene since 1987. “After 33 years in business, we’ve made the difficult decision to permanently close our Duluth location after having to shut down for COVID-19 since March 2020,” wrote the store’s owners in a statement. “It’s…
Coffee Break: Robots and bugsJill Riley and Anna Weggel • May 18, 2021Florida has officially started piloting the release of genetically modified mosquitoes in hopes of reducing the spread of disease. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about robots and bugs?