The Chart Show: Cuz U Do Luv Her! March 20, 2019 The love for Lizzo landed strong this week, putting the Missy Elliot collaborator at the top spot on the chart. Read More ›
Lizzo And Missy Elliott Trade Off On The Scorching-Hot 'Tempo' March 20, 2019 With a nod to Prince and starring two of music's most charismatic women, "Tempo" fully delivers on its dreamed-of collaboration. Read More ›
Listen to Looch: 'What you see is what you get' - a chat with Jana Shortal March 20, 2019 This week on Listen to Looch, Mary Lucia visits the KARE 11 Backyard to talk with KARE 11 anchor and reporter, Jana Shortal. Lucia and Shortal have a conversation about being their authentic selves, the right trousers, and a shared favorite song. Read More ›
Music News: Inside the massive Lou Reed archive at the New York Public Library March 20, 2019 The New York Public Library has just opened a massive archive of papers, art, and recordings spanning Lou Reed's career. Jay talked with a librarian about just what this collection includes, and how fans and scholars can access it. Also today, Woodstock 50 releases its lineup and Lollapalooza 2019 teases theirs with puppies. Plus, the new 'Stranger Things' trailer is soundtracked by...guess Who? Read More ›
What is Prince's greatest song from 1992? March 20, 2019 Coming off of the work of the 'Graffiti Bridge' movie and soundtrack and a 1991 that was heavy on releases by other artists, 1992 brought us the 'Love Symbol' album and some incredible work with other artists. Take a look and let us know your favorites for music Prince released, written or recorded in 1992! Read More ›
Coffee Break: Happy Spring March 20, 2019 As of 4:58 pm today, Spring will have officially SPRUNG. It's been a long winter and we are ready. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mean spring to you? Think green, new life, warm weather, resurrection, a fresh start. Read More ›
Rock and Roll Book Club: Memorable quotes from Mark Mallman's 'The Happiness Playlist' March 20, 2019 You know Mark Mallman as a witty lyricist, but with 'The Happiness Playlist' he proves that he also shines as a prose writer. Here are several of the most memorable passages. Read More ›
Today in Music History: 'Me And Bobby McGee' hits the top of the charts March 20, 2019 Janis Joplin's cover of a Kris Kristofferson tune took her to No. 1, albeit posthumously; John married Yoko; Lou Reed got excluded from a club for being too punk-ish; T Rex played their final gig ever; and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts loved rock 'n' roll all the way to No. 1, Today in Music History. Read More ›
Music News: How much would you pay for original Fyre Festival merch? March 19, 2019 It may not make the $26 million the festival still owes, but the remaining original Fyre Festival merch is going up for auction. Also in the news today: Metallica are going orchestral; Fiona Apple's teasing new music; remembering 'Godfather of Rap' Andre Williams; hip-hop makes the funkiest cheese; and Karen O and Danger Mouse film a music video live on TV. Read More ›
Sam Melo and Charlie Holt of Rainbow Kitten Surprise talk about every song on ‘How To: Friend, Love, Freefall’ March 19, 2019 Before Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s sold-out show at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul last month, I met up with Sam Melo (lead vocals and keys) and Charlie Holt (bass). The North Carolina band have been on the fast track to success in recent years, their first two albums gaining enough support that they began playing… Read More ›
#MicroShow: Jenny Lewis March 21, 2019 The Current and New Belgium Brewing Company are excited to announce our next #MicroShow: We're bringing Jenny Lewis to the intimate Clown Lounge in the basement of the Turf Club for a special happy hour show the day before her gig at Palace Theatre. Read More ›
Giveaway: Alex Chilton vinyl collections March 21, 2019 This week on Teenage Kicks, we celebrate Box Top and Big Star Alex Chilton. Read More ›
Music News: Motley Crue cover Madonna, and more of this week's new music March 21, 2019 For this week's release roundup, Jay and Jade dig into new albums from Jenny Lewis, Andrew Bird, Motley Crue, and Lambchop; as well as new singles from Weyes Blood, Calexico with Iron & Wine, and Lizzo with Missy Elliott. 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 ›
Donna Grantis brings 'Diamonds & Dynamite' to The Current studio March 22, 2019 As she prepared 'Diamonds & Dynamite,' the debut album from her rock-jazz instrumental band based in Minneapolis, Donna Grantis came to The Current studio to perform 'Mr Majestic' and 'Trashformer.' Read More ›
Sharon Van Etten performs a MicroShow at the Warming House in Minneapolis March 18, 2019 Shortly after the release of her new album, 'Remind Me Tomorrow,' Sharon Van Etten performed a MicroShow at the Warming House in Minneapolis, an intimate 40-seat listening room. Concert attendees were those who had won tickets to the show through The Current's on-air and online giveaways to the event. Read More ›
Watch Low Cut Connie perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas March 17, 2019 Philadelphia rock-and-roll band Low Cut Connie perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas, during the SXSW music festival. Read More ›
Watch Cherry Glazerr perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas March 17, 2019 Los Angeles rock band Cherry Glazer perform a set of songs at Barracuda in Austin, Texas, as part of The Current Day Party during the SXSW music festival. Read More ›
Watch BAILEN perform an enchanting 3-song creekside set March 17, 2019 As part of The Current's programming from the South By Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, sibling band BAILEN performed a set of songs at a private residence nestled along Waller Creek. Watch this exclusive performance. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Music kids love March 22, 2019 Rock the Cradle is this Sunday, March 24, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art / Children's Theatre Company -- it's our annual free, no ticket required event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that kids love? Read More ›
Today in Music History: Remembering Phife Dawg March 22, 2019 Depeche Mode was the first alternative British band to go to number one; Loretta Lynn was hospitalized; 'The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash' aired on NBC; and Phife Dawg passed away, 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 ›