Ahead of their performance at Planet Afropunk Minneapolis on Juneteenth, MMYYKK and the Blackbeat Theory performed a dynamic, dexterous set of three original songs at The Current’s studio.

Sylvan Esso's Amelia Meath and Daughter of Swords' Alexandra Sauser-Monnig team up for a kooky, inquisitive and comforting performance.

Lizzo rerecorded a lyric in her new song "Grrrls" after disabled fans called out her use of a word that's considered an ableist slur.

Long before it became a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has been an important day of remembrance around the country. There's no shortage of Twin Cities festivities this year.

In addition to naming a new program director and associate producer, The Current has also promoted a new assistant program director. 

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention heat?

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention nature?

A Tony award was the final piece of the puzzle for Hudson, who reached EGOT status — or winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

Van Etten’s sixth album reflects on the past and holds hope for the future while dealing with uncertainty in uncertain times.

Follow along for performance updates and photos featuring Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Sleater-Kinney, LOW, DāM-FunK, beabadoobee, Divide & Dissolve, and Bombino.