January 31, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that make you think of spring? Save This Story
Coffee Break: feels like springJill Riley • Jan 31, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that make you think of spring?
Laufey is a trad-pop superstar (and that's enough)Ann Powers • Jan 31, 2024The young Icelandic-Chinese singer, now a Grammy nominee, has been pegged by some as her generation's jazz savior — a burdensome role that arguably misreads her talents.
Minnesota Yacht Club Festival announces lineup featuring Gwen Stefani and Red Hot Chili PeppersMax Sparber • Jan 30, 2024The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, produced by C3 Presents and set for July 19-20 at Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul, will feature a lineup of ‘90s music icons.
Remembering Silent Servant, a DJ who changed dance music in Minneapolis and beyondMichaelangelo Matos • Jan 30, 2024On Friday, Jan. 19, techno DJ and producer John (Juan) Mendez was found dead in a downtown loft in Los Angeles.
Another Super Bowl bet emerges: Can Taylor Swift make it from her Tokyo show in time?Rachel Treisman • Jan 30, 2024The Kansas City Chiefs — including Travis Kelce — will play in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. Swift has a show in Tokyo the night before. Can she get there in time? The math says yes.
Coffee Break: music in unusual locationsJill Riley • Jan 30, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that you’ve heard performed live in an unusual or atypical setting?
Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin win the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular SongNeda Ulaby • Jan 30, 2024One of the most prestigious awards in American music, the Gershwin Prize recognizes musicians with a lifetime of contributions to popular songs. This year's winners are Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
Lucius lead The Current’s 19th Anniversary at First Avenue in harmonious fashionMacie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Jan 29, 2024Fronted by Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe, the band performed a nostalgic set on Friday in Minneapolis. Texas singer-songwriter Abraham Alexander and local indie pop singer Ber also played.
Coffee Break: less obvious love songsJill Riley • Jan 29, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what less-than-obvious love songs do you want to hear?
Can Thom Yorke escape his own voice?Grayson Haver Currin • Jan 29, 2024The second album from Radiohead offshoot The Smile is very good. But can its singer ever transcend his role in his revolutionary other band?
