April 19, 2022The popular personality has been with the station since its inception 17 years ago. Save This Story
Afternoon host Mary Lucia is leaving The Current Apr 19, 2022The popular personality has been with the station since its inception 17 years ago.
Virtual Session: Andrew Bird talks upcoming record 'Inside Problems,' and scoring Judd Apatow's 'The Bubble'Jade • Apr 19, 2022Ahead of the release of his 2022 record 'Inside Problems,' singer-songwriter Andrew Bird joins The Current to talk about his inspiration for the album, scoring the new Judd Apatow film 'The Bubble,' and grappling with writing music in solitude. Plus, Bird shares performances of two tracks from the upcoming record.
Coffee Break: songs that mention phonesJill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 19, 2022For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention or suggest telephones, phone booths or smartphones?
How evening host Ayisha Jaffer found her way to The Current Jade and Ayisha Jaffer • Apr 18, 2022Ayisha Jaffer’s full-time hosting role at The Current begins Monday, April 18. Before her first shift, Jaffer spoke with The Current’s Jade about a journey that literally took her around the world before coming to The Current.
LineCheck: The rollercoaster of organizing concerts during a pandemicDiane • Apr 18, 2022In this episode of LineCheck, Gully Boys members and First Avenue and MNIVA staff tell Diane how they’re navigating pandemic year three.
Watch: Lizzo pulls double duty on 'Saturday Night Live' Apr 18, 2022The singer and actor was the host and musical guest on Saturday evening.
Coffee Break: Tax DayJade and Luke Taylor • Apr 18, 2022For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about taxes or money would you like to hear?
Album of the Week: Father John Misty, 'Chloë and the Next 20th Century'Mac Wilson • Apr 18, 2022This album further cements him as one of the 21st century's great songwriters and performers.
Janelle Monáe's 'Dirty Computer' comes alive in a new collection of storiesAyesha Rascoe, Isabella Gomez Sarmiento and Melissa Gray • Apr 17, 2022The artist builds on the Afrofuturistic world from her 2018 album in a new short story collection titled The Memory Librarian. She tells NPR about her nightmare that inspired the project.
On full-length debut, viral punk band The Linda Lindas keep growingAyesha Rascoe and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Apr 17, 2022NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Bela Salazar and Lucia de la Garza of The Linda Lindas about punk as a form of expression and the creation of their new album, Growing Up.
