Cynthia Lennon dies at 75 April 01, 2015 Cynthia Lennon has died of cancer at age 75 at her home in Spain. Lennon was the wife of John Lennon from 1962 to 1968; John and Cynthia Lennon were the parents of Julian Lennon, who was at his mother’s side in her final days. A representative for Cynthia Lennon made the following statement: “Cynthia… Read More ›
Song premiere: Heartless Bastards, 'Gates of Dawn' April 01, 2015 In the first taste of the band's forthcoming Restless Ones, Heartless Bastards' big, bluesy sound feels slick and streamlined, with choruses that get grander and grander as the song chugs along. Read More ›
9:30 Coffee Break: Pedals, Spokes and Songs April 01, 2015 As people pledge to ride their bikes every day for a month as part of 30 Days of Biking, what songs about bicycles, bicycling -- or that capture the spirit of bicycling -- do you want to hear? Send us your requests. Read More ›
Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: A Boundary Waters adventure meal April 01, 2015 Heavy Table Editor James Norton joins Jill Riley to recount an experience he shared with photographer Becca Dilley and chef J.D. Fratzke, in which they ventured into the Boundary Waters to prepare a meal that celebrates the region's ingredients. Read More ›
Joni Mitchell hospitalized in Los Angeles April 01, 2015 Joni Mitchell has been hospitalized in Los Angeles, a statement on the singer-songwriter’s website confirms. “Joni was found unconscious in her home this afternoon,” stated the website as of last night. “She regained consciousness on the ambulance ride to an L.A. area hospital. She is currently in intensive care undergoing tests and is awake and… Read More ›
George Ezra performs in The Current studio April 01, 2015 In town to play a sold-out show at the Varsity Theater, singer-songwriter George Ezra chats with The Current's Jill Riley and plays a couple songs off his debut album, 'Wanted on Voyage'. Ezra explains how the album title was partially inspired by Paddington Bear, and how the song 'Budapest' has less to do with the Hungarian capital than with a visit to Sweden, the Eurovision Song Contest and a bottle of rum purchased from a stranger. Listen to the full session. Read More ›
Semisonic perform three unreleased songs live in The Current studio July 09, 2019 Legendary Minnesota band Semisonic are back on the road - and back in the studio. They visited The Current to play three of their new songs and to tell Mary Lucia about their incredible journey. Read More ›
Faye Webster performs songs from 'Atlanta Millionaires Club' in The Current studio June 19, 2019 Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Faye Webster creates songs with a warm, dreamy, nostalgic quality. Webster and her band stopped at The Current for a studio session hosted by Jade. Read More ›
Playlist: Aar Maanta Youtube hits June 14, 2019 YouTube has become an indispensable tool for Somali artists to share their music and create an online community. To give you a sense of the music and stories that exist on London-based Somali musician Aar Maanta's channel, we put together a list of some of the singer-songwriter's videos. Read More ›
The Current Rewind: Aan WadaMidnimayno Minnesota June 12, 2019 Ask most casual Minnesota music fans about the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis, and they'll probably tell you about the folk and blues hippie scene of the '60s and '70s. These days, the West Bank is home to a thriving Somali population, and several Somali-Minnesotans are famous throughout the diaspora for their own music and poetry. In this episode, we learn about music and community from our Somali neighbors. Read More ›
Photos: A tour of Minneapolis' Cedar-Riverside neighborhood June 12, 2019 With venues like the Cedar Cultural Center, Palmer's Bar, and Mixed Blood Theatre, Minneapolis' West Bank has become a hub for Somali music and culture. Cedar-Riverside resident and KFAI radio host Abdirizak Bihi takes us for a tour of his neighborhood, which he calls "Little Mogadishu." 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 ›
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 ›
Coffee Break: Sky full of song July 16, 2019 If you were able to look up into the sky you saw something spectacular after last night's storm - a double rainbow and gorgeous, colorful skies. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention the sky, clouds, rainbows, etc.? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Remembering Kitty Wells July 16, 2019 Kitty Wells passed away; Desmond Dekker was born; the Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records; Sean Cassidy had his one and only No. 1 hit; and the White Stripes played their shortest concert ever, 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 ›