News and InterviewsNorah Jones talks about viewing the eclipse and her new album, 'Visions' Mac Wilson • May 19, 2024Checking in with The Current’s Mac Wilson, multiple Grammy-winner Norah Jones talks about experiencing the solar eclipse in New York and about her new album, ‘Visions.’
WatchHumbird play songs from 'Right On' at The Current for Radio HeartlandMike Pengra • May 19, 2024Just before embarking on tour in support of their new record, Right On, Minneapolis band Humbird visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra.
In MemoriamMinnesota folk music legend Spider John Koerner has died Chris Strouth • May 18, 2024An early influence for Bob Dylan and Bonnie Raitt, Koerner was a fixture on the West Bank of Minneapolis, especially at Palmer’s Bar. He died of cancer surrounded by family in the early hours of Saturday, May 18, at his Minneapolis home. He was 85.
WatchRoyel Otis play an acoustic set in The Current studio Bill DeVille • May 18, 2024Australian duo Royel Otis visited The Current studio to play acoustic versions of their songs and to chat about their first U.S. tour.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: diss tracksJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 17, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what diss tracks would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsBillie Eilish finally remembers who she isLeila Fadel and Phil Harrell • May 17, 2024Speaking alongside brother/collaborator Finneas, Eilish says she discovered a new self-awareness on Hit Me Hard and Soft, after years of seeing herself through others' eyes.
Radio Heartland®Classic Americana: Shelly WestMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 17, 2024Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we raise a glass to country singer Shelly West, who enjoyed a No. 1 hit with a song named after a brand-name tequila.
Today In Music HistoryMay 17 in Music History: 25th anniversary of Moby's 'Play' May 17, 2024Trent Reznor was born; Donna Summer and Chris Cornell passed away; Bob Dylan appeared at the first Monterey Folk Festival; Joni Mitchell covered Rolling Stone; and Josh Homme was born, today in music history.
ReviewsOn Beth Gibbons' 'Lives Outgrown,' the Portishead singer invites us inGrayson Haver Currin • May 17, 2024Thirty years after Portishead's debut, Gibbons' first solo album is the testament of an uncanny singer simply making it through each day.
Discover MusicKendrick Lamar vs. Drake: How did we get here?Chaz Kangas • May 16, 2024The ground is still shaking from the aftershocks of one of the most historic weeks in hip-hop. Arguably the two biggest stars in the genre and culture, Kendrick Lamar and Drake, released heated, pointed songs about each other, holding the music world’s attention in a vice grip.