Elvis Costello says now is the right time for 'Look Now' November 12, 2018 'I honestly considered making a record of this nature for 20 years,' Elvis Costello says of 'Look Now,' his latest full-length album. 'But the reason I haven't made it is because I've been doing other things.' In a phone interview, Costello tells Mary Lucia why now is the right time for 'Look Now.' Read More ›
Music on TV this week: Troye Sivan; Muse; Pale Waves; Jorja Smith; Ella Mai; Janelle Monae November 12, 2018 Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings and find performance videos as the week progresses. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music. Read More ›
DJ Flugvel og Geimskip performs at Iceland Airwaves November 12, 2018 With a stage name that translates to "DJ Airplane and Spaceship,", there is already much to unpack with Icelandic artist Steinunn Hardardottir. Read More ›
Album of the Week: Greta Van Fleet, 'Anthem of the Peaceful Army' November 12, 2018 Greta Van Fleet's debut full length record, 'Anthem of the Peaceful Army,' makes a nostalgic nod to rock history, and includes a healthy dose of guitar amps turned to 11. Read More ›
Reykjavikurdaetur performs live at Iceland Airwaves November 11, 2018 Reykjavikurdaetur -- a collective of Icelandic women who perform as an unstoppable hip-hop crew -- lit up the crowd at The Current's headquarters for Iceland Airwaves. Hear their impactful two-song session. Read More ›
David Huckfelt performs in The Current studio November 11, 2018 Inspired by his friends and by a time as artist-in-residence at Isle Royale National Park, David Huckfelt of the Pines is releasing his solo debut album, 'Stranger Angels,' in early 2019. Huckfelt and friends stopped at The Current to play some songs from the forthcoming record and to chat with host Bill DeVille. Read More ›
Siggi, godfather of Iceland's music scene, talks about The Sugarcubes and all forms of Icelandic music November 10, 2018 Known as one the godfathers of the Iceland music scene, Sigtryggur "Siggi" Baldursson was a member of well known Icelandic group, The Sugarcubes. Baldursson sat down with Mark Wheat this weekend as part of the Iceland Airwaves Festival to discuss Iceland's significant musical exports. Read More ›
The Current brings Iceland Airwaves to you November 01, 2018 Join host Mark Wheat as he broadcasts from Reykjavik, Iceland, for the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. Mark will have interviews, live performances and a few cultural insights as well. Read More ›
All features from Iceland Airwaves November 12, 2018 Hear all the sessions from Iceland Airwaves Read More ›
Giveaway: Bob Dylan 'More Blood, More Tracks' deluxe box set November 07, 2018 Enter for your chance to win a complete deluxe box set of Bob Dylan, 'More Blood, More Tracks - The Bootleg Series Vol. 14' from Columbia Records, Legacy Recordings and The Current. It's your chance to own a piece of Dylan's music history that's firmly rooted in Minneapolis. Read More ›
Giveaway: Brandi Carlile tickets November 07, 2018 Enter for a chance to win tickets to each of the three Brandi Carlile shows at the State Theater. Read More ›
Music News: Neil Young, Miley Cyrus lose homes in California fires November 12, 2018 Miley Cyrus, Neil Young, and Tame Impala's Kevin Parker are among those affected by the ongoing wildfires in California. Also today: Aerosmith's Joe Perry hospitalized after performing with Billy Joel; Elvis Presley and others awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom; Dido announces first album in five years; and Jay Gabler finds out how tourism and the music industry can work together better in Iceland. 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 ›
Hildur performs at Iceland Airwaves November 12, 2018 Although she hasn't yet released a full-length studio album, Hildur's singles have been instant hits, including 2016's 'I'll Walk With You' and her newest single, 'Picture Perfect.' Hildur plays both of these songs and more, and she converses with Mark Wheat as part of The Current's sessions at the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. Read More ›
Soccer Mommy performs at Iceland Airwaves November 12, 2018 Nashville-based indie-pop artist Soccer Mommy (aka Sophie Allison) joins Mark Wheat at Iceland Airwaves to play a live set and to talk about her budding career, including what it was like to meet and tour with one of her heroes, Liz Phair. Read More ›
Natalie Prass performs live at Iceland Airwaves November 12, 2018 We've been following Natalie Prass for the past few years and her performances just keep getting better and better. Her set at Iceland Airwaves is no exception. Read More ›
DJ Flugvel og Geimskip performs at Iceland Airwaves November 12, 2018 With a stage name that translates to "DJ Airplane and Spaceship,", there is already much to unpack with Icelandic artist Steinunn Hardardottir. Read More ›
David Huckfelt performs in The Current studio November 11, 2018 Inspired by his friends and by a time as artist-in-residence at Isle Royale National Park, David Huckfelt of the Pines is releasing his solo debut album, 'Stranger Angels,' in early 2019. Huckfelt and friends stopped at The Current to play some songs from the forthcoming record and to chat with host Bill DeVille. Read More ›
Coffee Break: Remembering Stan Lee November 13, 2018 Stan Lee, Marvel Comics icon, passed away yesterday at the age of 95. He was the editor-in-chief, then publisher, then chairman of Marvel Comics, and helped co-create Spider-Man, the Hulk, Doctor Strange, the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Black Panther, the X-Men, Ant-Man, Iron Man, and Thor. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Stan Lee? Read More ›
Today in Music History: The 'Yellow Submarine' film debuts in U.S. November 13, 2018 Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones bought A.A. Milne's former home; Men At Work had the top album in the United States; Elton John performed for the first time in Mexico; and the Beatles' animated film 'Yellow Submarine' was released in the United States, 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 ›