October 31, 2023A passionate Minneapolis crowd welcomed the Atlanta singer-songwriter on Monday night. Save This Story
Faye Webster brings melodic melancholia to First AvenueNatalia Mendez and Sara Fish • Oct 31, 2023A passionate Minneapolis crowd welcomed the Atlanta singer-songwriter on Monday night.
Coffee Break: I want candyJill Riley • Oct 31, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that mention candy, sugar, and sweet things do you want to hear?
'Louie Louie': The story behind the song everyone knows but no one understandsDeena Prichep • Oct 31, 2023The Kingsmen's enduring recording of the song turns 60 this year, and remains a classic, in part because of its dramatic history.
Jeremy Messersmith hosts thrilling, chilling Halloween shows at the ParkwayJulia Schiff and Todd Butcher • Oct 30, 2023The singer-songwriter dug into his back catalog and played a slate of clever covers during a full weekend of performances in Minneapolis. This recap is from the show on Saturday evening.
Coffee Break: SkeletonsJill Riley • Oct 30, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which skeleton-related artists/songs do you want to hear?
Album of the Week: Black Pumas, "Chronicles of a Diamond"Jade • Oct 30, 2023The pressure to live up to a fantastic debut album can overwhelm many bands. But for Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada, who perform together as Black Pumas, the pressure crystallized their focus for what they told NME, “feels more like a second debut.”
Briscoe play songs from 'West of It All' in The Current studioMac Wilson • Oct 28, 2023Austin, Texas, band Briscoe formed around the nucleus of friends Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman, and they released their debut album in September. The day after their headlining show at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis, Briscoe visited The Current for a session hosted by Mac Wilson.
The Queen of Outlaw Country Music Jessi Colter talks faith and finding love againGurjit Kaur, Christopher Intagliata and Mary Louise Kelly • Oct 27, 2023NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with country artist Jessi Colter on her latest record, "Edge of Forever."
Digging for ‘(Diamonds and) Pearls’ in Prince’s expanded reissueMichaelangelo Matos • Oct 27, 2023A writer reckons with his past relationship with this album, and hearing it anew 30 years on with its expanded scope.
Coffee Break: Blood Jill Riley • Oct 27, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which blood-themed songs do you want to hear?
