September 05, 2023New tracks from Jaki Blue, Rupert Angeleyes, Pert Near Sandstone, and more. Save This Story
10 Minnesota musicians with music to share in SeptemberNatalia Toledo, Anna Devine and Youa Vang • Sep 5, 2023New tracks from Jaki Blue, Rupert Angeleyes, Pert Near Sandstone, and more.
The Hold Steady bring the heat to the Minnesota State FairJoel Swenson • Sep 5, 2023Despite searing temps in the 90s, the party band with deep Twin Cities affinity delivered an impressively lively set for Music On-A-Stick. Dillinger Four and the Bob Mould Band opened.
Coffee Break: Back to schoolJill Riley • Sep 5, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that remind you about going back to school do you want to hear?
Andy Summers talks music, photography, writing, and his favorite song by the Police Sep 5, 2023Andy Summers is a guitarist — probably best known for his work in the band the Police — as well as a photographer and author. Ahead of his show Wednesday night at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Summers spoke with Jill Riley on The Current’s Morning Show. Listen to the conversation.
Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of Smash Mouth, has died at 56Jackie Northam • Sep 4, 2023The singer of such hits as "Walking on the Sun" and "All Star" died of acute liver failure in his home in Boise, Idaho.
Album of the Week: Jon Batiste, "World Music Radio"Jade • Sep 4, 2023On his new concept album, Jon Batiste brings in a wide swath of musicians including K-pop It girls NewJeans, South African duo Native Soul, Spanish Jazz musician Rita Payes, Lil Wayne, Lana Del Rey, and even Kenny G to help investigate if music truly is the universal language.
Jimmy Buffett, who sang of wastin' away in 'Margaritaville', dies at 76 The Associated Press • Sep 2, 2023The singer-songwriter, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist song and turned that celebration of loafing into an empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions, has died.
Cigarettes After Sex put on an ethereal show at the ArmoryNikhil Kumaran • Sep 1, 2023Cigarettes After Sex put on an ethereal sold-out show at the Armory on Thursday night, filling the venue not only with a supportive crowd, with their chilling vocals and trance-inducing instrumentals.
Photos: Duran Duran lead upbeat night at Minnesota State FairDarin Kamnetz • Sep 1, 2023Nile Rodgers & Chic and Bastille filled out the Grandstand lineup on Thursday evening.
Pearl Jam stage emotional tour opener at the XcelErik Thompson and Tony Nelson • Sep 1, 2023With Eddie Vedder leading the way, Pearl Jam used this St. Paul show to openly reflect on the band’s past, the current state of the world, and pay tribute to loved ones we’ve lost.