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Recent stories from The Current
November 07, 2024

It’s Lenderman’s first Hall of Fame entry under his own name, while Toronto band The Beaches pick up their second HOF induction. Meanwhile, Hozier claims the No. 1 spot, displacing Bon Iver after two weeks.

The Chart Show: MJ Lenderman's "She's Leaving You" moves into the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: MJ Lenderman's "She's Leaving You" moves into the Chart Show Hall of Fame

Nov 7, 2024

It’s Lenderman’s first Hall of Fame entry under his own name, while Toronto band The Beaches pick up their second HOF induction. Meanwhile, Hozier claims the No. 1 spot, displacing Bon Iver after two weeks.

Been Stellar play a three-song set at The Current

Nov 7, 2024

Been Stellar bring a gritty, hard-working, DIY ethos to their music.

Coffee Break: Celebrating Quincy Jones

Coffee Break: Celebrating Quincy Jones

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 7, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that Quincy Jones worked on would you like to hear?

Coffee Break: Self-Care

Coffee Break: Self-Care

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 6, 2024

For 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'

Linda Perry talks about the new documentary, 'Let It Die Here'

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 6, 2024

Directed 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 64

Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister and only full sibling, dies at 64

Maria Sherman • Nov 5, 2024

Her 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 November

10 Minnesota artists with new music taking hold in November

Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Nov 5, 2024

This 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, 2024

Our 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!

Coffee Break: Election Day!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 5, 2024

For 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 questions

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon answers some Election Day questions

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 5, 2024

Minnesota 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.

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