February 05, 2025Chris Smither tells a story about how a custom guitar that one person rejected became a guitar he’s embraced. Save This Story
The Current's Guitar Collection: Chris Smither, Collings 0002HLuke Taylor, Evan Clark and Mike Pengra • Feb 5, 2025Chris Smither tells a story about how a custom guitar that one person rejected became a guitar he’s embraced.
Music sets the tone at Minneapolis hangout Small Hours Stacy Brooks • Feb 5, 2025The record collection isn’t a background feature at the intimate hi-fi bar in northeast Minneapolis, it’s a main focus. Small Hours, which opened last September, is a collaboration between sommelier Sarina Garibović and musician Sam Cassidy.
Coffee Break: The BluesJill Riley, Nilufer Arsala and Lindsay Kimball • Feb 5, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from blues artists would you like to hear?
Feb. 5 in Music History: The Cure released compilation album, "Boys Don't Cry" Feb 5, 2025Barrett Strong was born; Black Sabbath began recording 'Master of Reality'; Paul Simon released his first new song without Art Garfunkel, 'Mother and Child Reunion'; The Rolling Stones performed the halftime show of Super Bowl XL in Detroit; and 'Hello, Goodbye' is No. 1, Today in Music History.
FireAid concerts raise estimated $100 million for LA wildfire reliefIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Feb 5, 2025More than 30 artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart, Dr. Dre and Joni Mitchell, performed at the benefit concert on Jan. 30.
10 Minnesota musicians to favorite in FebruaryDiane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Feb 4, 2025New music from juunni, Samia, Vicious Vicious, and more.
Photos: Lauren Mayberry brings 'Vicious' solo tour to Fine LineSara Fish • Feb 4, 2025The CHVRCHES lead singer performed at Fine Line in Minneapolis on Monday, Feb. 3, in support of her solo debut, Vicious Creature.
Coffee Break: Festivals!Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 4, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands playing at an upcoming festival would you like to hear?
Beyoncé finally won album of the year. Don't mistake this moment for her peakSidney Madden • Feb 3, 2025Her Grammy win for Cowboy Carter will rightly be seen as historic. But for the artist, it's part of a grander thesis long in the making.
Photos: Scenes from Best New Bands of 2024 at First AvenueLaura Buhman • Feb 3, 2025Minneapolis live music centerpiece First Avenue hosted its annual Best New Bands event on Friday, Jan. 31. The lineup — The Dalmatian Club, Kiernan, Bizhiki, Christy Costello, Mati, Porch Light, and Room3 — featured rising talent from the local scene representing a wide range of genres.
