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January 13, 2025

The Twin Cities singer-songwriter performed her first headlining show at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Photos: Ber shines at First Avenue

Photos: Ber shines at First Avenue

Laura Buhman • Jan 13, 2025

The Twin Cities singer-songwriter performed her first headlining show at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Coffee Break: 2011

Coffee Break: 2011

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 13, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Albums countdown from 2011 would you like to hear?

Lili Trifilio of Beach Bunny looks ahead to new album and to performing at First Avenue

Lili Trifilio of Beach Bunny looks ahead to new album and to performing at First Avenue

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 13, 2025

Beach Bunny frontperson Lili Trifilio joins Jill Riley on The Current’s Morning Show to talk about the band’s latest projects and the upcoming show at First Avenue in honor of The Current’s 20th Anniversary.

Getting Older

Getting Older

Diane • Jan 12, 2025

Hear from all 10 artists featured on our January Scouting Report, highlighting bands and musicians with new and noteworthy tunes.  Musicians include Your Smith, Harlow, Anna Devine, Gozie Ukaga, and more. Also hear new songs from music scene veterans Trampled by Turtles and Gary Louris.

How Jimmy Carter's love of music helped launch his presidential campaign

How Jimmy Carter's love of music helped launch his presidential campaign

Abi Inman • Jan 11, 2025

Former President Jimmy Carter's close friends included the likes of Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and the Allman brothers.

Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89

Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89

The Associated Press • Jan 11, 2025

Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave, died Friday morning in Coral Gables, Florida, due to complications while recovering from surgery, his publicist said.

Coffee Break: 2010

Coffee Break: 2010

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 10, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs countdown from 2010 would you like to hear?

The Chart Show: The Cure, Maggie Rogers, Kim Deal all see entries into Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: The Cure, Maggie Rogers, Kim Deal all see entries into Chart Show Hall of Fame

Jan 9, 2025

Songs by The Cure, Maggie Rogers and Kim Deal all enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of listeners’ votes.

Coffee Break: 2009

Coffee Break: 2009

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 9, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs Countdown of 2009 would you like to hear?

Coffee Break: 2008

Coffee Break: 2008

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 8, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top Albums of 2008 would you like to hear?

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