The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Sept. 25, 2017 September 25, 2017 It's a packed lineup of musical guests on this week's late-night TV schedule. Highlights include Album of the Week artists Grizzly Bear; Chance the Rapper; locals Now, Now; and the 'Saturday Night Live' season premiere. See the full schedule. Read More ›
Review and photos: Joseph and Bailen turn First Avenue into sibling central September 25, 2017 On Saturday evening, it was sibling central at First Avenue. There is something so magical about sibling harmony. It feels effortless, natural, and seamless. The trio Bailen (brothers Daniel and David, and sister Julia) opened for Portland-based Joseph (sisters Natalie, Allie, and Meegan Closner). Having released an EP just a couple weeks ago entitled Stay… Read More ›
DJ Pick of the Week: Arcade Fire, 'Creature Comfort' September 25, 2017 Jill Riley digs into Arcade Fire's 'Creature Comfort' for this week's DJ Pick of the Week. For anyone who has ever felt the pressure to conform to the unrealistic expectations from society, you'll relate to this song's message in a big way. Read More ›
Giveaway: Arcade Fire suite giveaway September 20, 2017 The Current is giving away tickets to a suite for the Arcade Fire concert at the Xcel Energy Center on October 29. We are also offering a special $18.93 ticket for this show. Read More ›
Local Music Exchange: Celebrate Minnesota and Manitoba bands September 24, 2017 The Current wants to share great Minnesota music with the world, so we've partnered up with Manitoba Music -- Winnipeg to swap two bands from each city for the ultimate Local Music Exchange. Read More ›
Theft of the Dial: Exene Cervenka and John Doe September 25, 2017 Currently enjoying a 40th anniversary tour with their groundbreaking and iconic punk-rock band, X, Exene Cervenka and John Doe stopped at The Current to take control of the airwaves on a Theft of the Dial. Cervenka and Doe spin tracks by some of their favorite artists and share a few stories along the way. Read More ›
Podcast: Do You Remember? September 11, 2017 This documentary podcast explores Hüsker Dü’s formative years and legacy through rare exclusive interviews with the band, as well as those who were around in the beginning and notable artists who’ve drawn inspiration from the band. We’ll also dive into recordings from Numero Group’s new remastered box set of the band’s early releases, demos and live recordings. Read More ›
Event: United States of Americana 8th Anniversary celebration September 12, 2017 Celebrate eight years of Americana on the radio with the Cactus Blossoms and Kacy & Clayton at First Avenue on November 25! Read More ›
Charles Bradley performs in The Current studio May 26, 2016 Soul singer Charles Bradley sings not only from his heart, but from his entire being. Bradley, together with his band the Extraordinaires, bring their soulful tunes into The Current's studio for a session hosted by Mac Wilson. 'Music is what's keeping the world together today,' Bradley says. 'We've got to make it right all over the land.' Read More ›
Soul man extraordinaire Charles Bradley performs at The Current May 07, 2013 In 2011, Charles Bradley proved that it's never too late for a musical talent to enter the ring, issuing his debut album at age 62 and winning plaudits from critics and the adoration of soul fans nationwide. Now, he's back with a sophomore effort called Victim of Love. Read More ›
Spoon share tunes and thoughts from 'Hot Thoughts' September 16, 2017 In town for back-to-back sold-out shows at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Britt Daniel and Alex Fischel of Spoon wandered over to The Current for a session hosted by Brian Oake and Jill Riley. Daniel and Fischel played stripped-down versions of songs from 'Hot Thoughts' and from 2014's 'They Want My Soul,' and Daniel talked about what has made Spoon such an enduring band. Read More ›
J. Roddy Walston & the Business play songs from their forthcoming album September 15, 2017 It's been four years since J. Roddy Walston and the Business released their last album, but on Sept. 29, they'll release their fourth studio album, 'Destroyers Of The Soft Life.' In town to play a show at First Avenue, J. Roddy Walston and the Business stopped at The Current to play songs from the forthcoming record, in a session hosted by Mark Wheat. Read More ›
Lady Lark gets the Minnesota State Fair dancing during her Local Show session September 05, 2017 Pop/soul talent Lady Lark brought her full band to the Minnesota State Fair, recording a Local Show session at Dan Patch Park and inciting a dance party in the process. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Soul singers gone too soon September 25, 2017 Over the weekend, funk, soul and R&B singer Charles Bradley died of liver cancer at age 68. Issuing his debut album only at age 62, he was taken all too soon. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what soul singers do you want to hear who were gone too soon? Read More ›
Theft of the Dial: Exene Cervenka and John Doe September 25, 2017 Currently enjoying a 40th anniversary tour with their groundbreaking and iconic punk-rock band, X, Exene Cervenka and John Doe stopped at The Current to take control of the airwaves on a Theft of the Dial. Cervenka and Doe spin tracks by some of their favorite artists and share a few stories along the way. Read More ›
Coffee Break Suggestions and Archive November 08, 2016 Got an idea for a Coffee Break? Want to see what we did a while back? Read More ›