April 17, 2024The London-based artist visited The Current to play songs from her new album and to talk with host Ayisha Jaffer. Save This Story
Arlo Parks plays songs from 'My Soft Machine' in The Current studioAyisha Jaffer • Apr 17, 2024The London-based artist visited The Current to play songs from her new album and to talk with host Ayisha Jaffer.
How to keep your records sounding great Luke Taylor and Eric Xu Romani • Apr 16, 2024Urban Lights Music owner and operator Timothy Wilson is energized by a new generation excited about vinyl records. “Vinyl’s final,” he says. “Get with it!”
Coffee Break: celebrate guitarJill Riley • Apr 16, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feature unforgettable guitar riffs, facemelting solos, signature guitar tone, or iconic players would you like to hear?
50 years ago, 'Come and Get Your Love' put Native culture on the bandstandElizabeth Blair • Apr 16, 2024Redbone's hit cracked the Billboard Top 5 this month in 1974. It was a first for a band with all Native and Mexican American members — but the song itself had a quietly political message, too.
ABBA, The Notorious B.I.G. and Green Day named to the National Recording RegistryAnastasia Tsioulcas • Apr 16, 2024Every year, the Library of Congress names 25 "audio treasures" to be preserved permanently. This year's selections range from ABBA and Green Day to World War I-era jazz pioneer James Reese Europe.
Coffee Break: Tax DayJill Riley • Apr 15, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that make reference to taxes or money do you want to hear?
Album of the Week: Royel Otis, 'PRATTS & PAIN'Jessica Paxton • Apr 15, 2024The Album of the Week is PRATTS & PAIN from Royel Otis. It's the debut record from the Australian guitar pop duo of Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic.
Top 11 Scouting Report Poll picks; panel discussion with Maria Isa and Jeremy MessersmithDiane • Apr 14, 2024Listen to the top 11 vote-getters for the The Current’s Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report Poll, including she’s green, Chutes, Ricki Monique, RIOTGRRRLDARKO, Molly Brant and more. Also hear a panel discussion featuring veteran musicians jeremy messersmith and Maria Isa talking about the importance of music to community. Airs at 9pm.
Interview: Bad Bad Hats are exactly where they want to beErik Thompson • Apr 12, 2024Out today on Philadelphia indie label Don Giovanni Records, Bad Bad Hats’ fourth full-length album is a self-titled affair affectionately known as as “The Flower Album.”
Coffee Break: Coachella kickoffMac Wilson • Apr 12, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by artists playing Coachella would you like to hear?