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January 15, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs countdown from 2013 would you like to hear?

Coffee Break: 2013

Coffee Break: 2013

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 15, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs countdown from 2013 would you like to hear?

Frank Black talks about 30 years of 'Teenager of the Year' and upcoming show in Minneapolis

Frank Black talks about 30 years of 'Teenager of the Year' and upcoming show in Minneapolis

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 15, 2025

Frank Black chats with Jill Riley about his 1994 album Teenager of the Year. “And I'm hanging out in Minneapolis,” Black says. “What's not to like?”

Coffee Break: 2012

Coffee Break: 2012

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 14, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs countdown from 2012 would you like to hear?

she's green talk about upcoming First Avenue show and their 2025 North American tour

she's green talk about upcoming First Avenue show and their 2025 North American tour

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jan 14, 2025

All five members of she’s green — Zofia Smith, Liam Armstrong, Raines Lucas, Teddy Nordvold and Kevin Seebeck — join Jill Riley for a conversation on The Current's Morning Show.

Bid on the bard: Auction features historic items from Bob Dylan's life

Bid on the bard: Auction features historic items from Bob Dylan's life

Manuela López Restrepo • Jan 14, 2025

The lot includes about 50 items and features early handwritten drafts for Dylan's hit "Mr. Tambourine Man" as well as photographs, posters and a signed harmonica.

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.

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