Music News: Rihanna turned down Super Bowl halftime show in solidarity with Kaepernick October 19, 2018 Given the NFL's treatment of Colin Kaepernick and other players who've taken a knee, Rihanna was not about to perform at the 2019 Super Bowl halftime show. Plus, new releases from Elle King, Greta Van Fleet, Empress Of, Khalid, and Brandi Carlile. Read More ›
Friday Five: Little Man, Lucid VanGuard, and more new Minnesota music videos October 19, 2018 Little Man – As One Little Man go full-on psychedelic for this video, which features original artwork by Phaedra Odelle. If you’re interested in seeing “As One” live, go see the trio at the Hook & Ladder on Nov. 10. Lucid VanGuard – Genetic Pool Lucid VanGuard set up shop in the recently renovated Parkway Theater… Read More ›
Minnesota fans surprise Troye Sivan with blue hearts at State Theatre October 18, 2018 “First of all, who did this?” Pop artist Troye Sivan stood on a raised platform, staring out into the crowd at the State Theatre. He’d just finished singing “Postcard” from his lovely new album Bloom. A few voices met his question with screams, and he giggled into the mic. Earlier in the evening, Sivan superfans Alicia Grafft and… Read More ›
Music News: Hear early version of Beatles' 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' October 18, 2018 An early, acoustic take of the Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" has come to light. Also today, SXSW announces its initial music line-up. Plus, YouTube will sell you concert tickets, Indian women dance on a train, an ancient artifact found outside of Rome is declared a musical instrument, Lana Del Rey's stalker heads to jail, and Chaka Khan loves a parade. Read More ›
From tweet to screen print: Local graphic artist designs concert poster for Foo Fighters October 18, 2018 Corey Sweeter has seen his favorite band, the Foo Fighters, perform in concert seven times. He is seeing them again tonight, although this time feels different, because Xcel Energy Center asked him to design a poster for the show. Sweeter is a freelance graphic artist from the Twin Cities, who has designed for a variety… Read More ›
When and where to hear Bobby Z talk about The Revolution and Prince October 18, 2018 We've been fortunate to have Bobby Z, the drummer for The Revolution, stop by a few times to share the mic for special programming on The Current and Purple Current. Here's where to find it. Read More ›
Listen to Live Current Volume 14 October 11, 2018 Each Fall, The Current collects some of the best live and in-studio performances of past year into one great album -- Live Current. This year, we're proud to release the fourteenth volume in the series. Read More ›
M.I.A.-signed poster and DVD giveaway October 17, 2018 The film Matangi/Maya/M.I.A. provides unparalleled, intimate access to the artist in her battles with the music industry and mainstream media as her success and fame explodes, becoming one of the most recognizable, outspoken and provocative voices in music today. Win a poster and DVD of the film. Read More ›
Record shopping with Adam from Low Cut Connie September 26, 2018 Enter for a chance to win a gift certificate shopping spree with Adam from Low Cut Connie at the Electric Fetus. Read More ›
Music News: Rihanna turned down Super Bowl halftime show in solidarity with Kaepernick October 19, 2018 Given the NFL's treatment of Colin Kaepernick and other players who've taken a knee, Rihanna was not about to perform at the 2019 Super Bowl halftime show. Plus, new releases from Elle King, Greta Van Fleet, Empress Of, Khalid, and Brandi Carlile. Read More ›
Listen to The Current via Smart Speakers July 23, 2018 Listen to The Current on Google Home and Amazon's Echo devices, and get enhanced functionality -- song names, requests, song of the day -- with our Alexa Skill. Read More ›
The Current Music News podcast August 10, 2018 In about ten minutes a day, hosts Jay Gabler and Jade put music industry headlines in context, share breaking news about upcoming releases, and surprise listeners with strange-but-true stories. Entertaining, conversational, and informative, The Current Music News is an essential daily listen for fans of all genres of music to catch up on the news that matters about today’s most essential artists. Read More ›
Download The Current app January 29, 2018 Download The Current's app to hear a crisp, high-fidelity stream of our station (and our additional streams) wherever you go! Read More ›
Four Fists share protest strategy, rap bangers in The Current studio October 17, 2018 Four Fists -- P.O.S and Astronautalis -- just dropped 6666, their first album as a duo. The Message -- Sanni Brown and Sean McPherson -- invited them in for an in-studio session. They shared 20 minutes of sharp, contemplative music and conversation. Read More ›
Justin Courtney Pierre performs in The Current studio October 10, 2018 Motion City Soundtrack's Justin Courtney Pierre has a debut solo album, 'In The Drink,' releasing Friday, Oct. 12. Just ahead of that release, Pierre and his band stopped at The Current to play songs from the new record and to talk with Mary Lucia. Read More ›
Watch Death Cab for Cutie live in concert at the Palace Theatre October 05, 2018 Death Cab for Cutie played the second of two shows at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., on their tour supporting the album, 'Thank You for Today,' on Saturday, Oct. 6. The Current streamed live video of Death Cab's entire set at The Palace Theatre; watch the archived concert. Read More ›
Watch CHVRCHES live in concert at the Palace Theatre October 03, 2018 CHVRCHES played the second of two sold-out shows at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., on their tour supporting the album, 'Love Is Dead.' We streamed live video of CHVRCHES' entire set at The Palace Theatre; watch the archived concert. Read More ›
Shakey Graves performs in The Current studio October 01, 2018 Just ahead of his Saturday show at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., Shakey Graves -- aka Alejandro Rose-Garcia -- stopped over at The Current to play a few songs and to chat with host Mac Wilson. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Animated bands October 19, 2018 We are lucky enough to have a special guest coming by the show today - Ron Campbell, legendary animator, who did animations for Sesame Street, the Yellow Submarine feature film, and The Beatles TV series, among so many others. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands that have been at one point animated? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Remembering Peter Tosh on his birthday October 19, 2018 Bowie released 'Pin-Ups'; A-ha became the first Norwegian act to have a No. 1 U.S. single; Noel Gallagher played his first live gig with Oasis; Nirvana hit No. 1 with a live compilation album; Johnny Marr had an academic turn; and Peter Tosh was born, Today in Music History. 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 ›