November 06, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that have a relaxing or calming effect would you like to hear? Save This Story
Coffee Break: Self-CareJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 6, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that have a relaxing or calming effect would you like to hear?
Linda Perry talks about the new documentary, 'Let It Die Here'Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 6, 2024Directed by Don Hardy, Let It Die Here’ offers a look into the life of the multi-talented musician and producer as she navigates life’s ups and downs. Linda Perry joined Jill Riley on The Current Morning Show to talk about the film.
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister and only full sibling, dies at 64Maria Sherman • Nov 5, 2024Her son President Nelson says she died at a hospital in Robbinsdale, Minn. A cause of death was not immediately available.
10 Minnesota artists with new music taking hold in NovemberDiane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Nov 5, 2024This month’s edition features new music from L.A. Buckner & BiG HoMie, Turn Turn Turn, Dua Saleh, Ozone Creations, and more.
Soul Asylum share the inspiration behind new album, 'Slowly But Shirley' Nov 5, 2024Our November Artist of the Month, rock icons Soul Asylum, stopped by The Current studio to perform songs from their 13th studio record, ‘Slowly but Shirley.’ Vocalist David Pirner and guitarist Ryan Smith also had a chat with Diane, host of The Local Show.
Coffee Break: Election Day!Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 5, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about standing up, speaking out, and making your voice heard would you like to hear?
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon answers some Election Day questionsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 5, 2024Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon — the state’s chief elections administrator — joins The Current’s Jill Riley to answer important voting questions on Election Day.
A look at the life of the singular Quincy Jones Nov 4, 2024Quincy Jones, the famed music producer who helped artists dominate popular music for half a century, has died. NPR's Walter Ray Watson described Jones' talent as one that produced music that hooked ears, warmed hearts and moved feet to dance. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Photos: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats rock the XcelDaniela Buvat • Nov 4, 2024Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats played to an enthusiastic crowd on Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The show was in support of the group’s fourth album, South of Here.
Coffee Break: Election Hero Day!Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 4, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that reference heroes would you like to hear?