10 Minnesota musicians with must-hear songs for JuneDiane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Jun 4, 2024New music from Venus Yevu, Solid Gold, LOTT, GRAMMA, and more.
Coffee Break: end of the school yearJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 4, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about school being out, best wishes or about summer vacation would you like to hear?
Photos: Faces of Grand Old Day 2024Sara Fish • Jun 3, 2024It was a beautiful day on Grand Avenue in St. Paul for Grand Old Day 2024. Performers at The Current’s Grand Stage were Yam Haus, Your Smith, and Charlie Parr. DJ and The Current host Shane Kramer was spinning tunes in between sets.
Coffee Break: music for Pride MonthJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 3, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by members of the LGBTQIA+ community should we play?
Kiss The Tiger perform at The Current's Winter Dig Out Jun 3, 2024Back in February, Minneapolis band Kiss The Tiger performed for The Current's Winter Dig Out, featuring Brigitte Calls Me Baby and Friko.
Colin Meloy talks about the Replacements, being an author, and yes, the Decemberists' new albumBill DeVille • Jun 2, 2024While in town on tour with The Decemberists, frontman Colin Meloy dropped by The Current for a friendly chat with Bill DeVille.
Charlie Parr plays songs from 'Little Sun' at The Current for Radio HeartlandMike Pengra • Jun 2, 2024Charlie Parr’s latest album, ‘Little Sun,’ released March 22. Just before embarking on tour, Parr visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra.
Frank Turner performs songs from 'Undefeated' in The Current studio Mac Wilson • Jun 1, 2024The singer-songwriter released his tenth studio album on May 3. Just ahead of its release, Turner visited The Current for a session hosted by Mac Wilson.
Photos: Jade Bird performs at Surly Brewing Co.Sara Fish • May 31, 2024The Current’s Happy Hours for 2024 kicked off on a beautiful afternoon on Thursday, May 30, in Minneapolis.
Introducing Good News, a weekly series about music making the world a better placeAyisha Jaffer • May 31, 2024By bringing you Good News each Monday evening at 8 p.m., I hope to turn those happy endorphins up to 11 with a hand-picked song and a story to inspire our community to amplify goodness.
