May 30, 2023On ‘Loving You So Hard,’ Minneapolis-based James steps out as a solo artist. Save This Story
Jaedyn James finds love rooted in herself on new albumAli Elabbady • May 30, 2023On ‘Loving You So Hard,’ Minneapolis-based James steps out as a solo artist.
Coffee Break: Top Janet Jackson songsJade • May 30, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Janet Jackson should we play?
Album of the Week: Bully, "Lucky For You"Jade • May 29, 2023The album rocks its way through the pain - whether that’s losing her long time pet, Mezzi, or reflecting on keeping sober in her new home of Nashville. It’s a cathartic album.
Photos: Devon Gilfillian kicks off The Current's first Happy Hour of the seasonDarin Kamnetz • May 26, 2023Devon Gilfillian kicked off The Current’s Happy Hour series at Surly Brewing, on Wednesday, May 24th.
Coffee Break: Songs celebrating sunny days aheadMac Wilson • May 26, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that bring a ray of sunshine to the day should we play?
Honoring and remembering George Floyd with musicMarla Khan-Schwartz and Bump Opera • May 25, 2023Three years after the murder of George Floyd, music has been an essential tool for healing. Floyd’s former partner Courteney Ross and south Minneapolis musician Raycurt Johnson share their stories.
Turn Turn Turn play a session in The Current studio for Radio HeartlandMike Pengra • May 25, 2023A dynamic collection of singer-songwriters and musicians, Minneapolis band Turn Turn Turn visited The Current studio to perform a session for Radio Heartland, after which they spoke with host Mike Pengra.
Shirley Collins is an English folk song's bridge between now and thenJonathan Williger • May 25, 2023On Archangel Hill, memories of the English countryside, Collins' family and friends are embedded in each song, just out of reach for the listener but vivid as sunshine in her mind.
The Chart Show: Hozier takes a big bite out of the chart May 25, 2023This week sees a big jump for Hozier’s “Eat Your Young,” which moves from No. 14 to No. 5. Meanwhile, Depeche Mode take “Ghosts Again” into the Chart Show Hall of Fame.
Hear new songs by Blur, Lana Del Rey, Remi Wolf, Alex Lahey, the Pretenders, and Sylvan EssoJade • May 25, 2023This week’s new music includes a cut off Blur’s forthcoming album; something old, something new from Lana Del Rey; a new track from the Pretenders; a new song from Australia’s Alex Lahey; and Minnesota-flavored releases from Remi Wolf and from Sylvan Esso.