News and InterviewsDuluth jam band Saltydog tighten their groove on new recordMark Nicklawske • Jun 27, 2024The band just released their second studio album, ‘Pepper,’ and will perform at the Blue Ox Music Festival.
News and InterviewsAfter backing up others, Trash Date find their own truth on debut album Macie Rasmussen and Juliet Farmer • Jun 27, 2024A supergroup of Twin Cities musicians used to playing supporting roles now has an outlet for complete creative freedom.
News and InterviewsIn an industry of conformity, Questlove remains a hip-hop iconoclastRodney Carmichael • Jun 25, 2024In a new interview, Questlove reveals why Drake vs. Kendrick was so triggering, how he regained his passion for hip-hop and what to expect from the new Roots album.
WatchColin Meloy talks about the Replacements, being an author, and yes, the Decemberists' new albumBill DeVille • Jun 2, 2024While in town on tour with The Decemberists, frontman Colin Meloy dropped by The Current for a friendly chat with Bill DeVille.
News and InterviewsIntroducing Good News, a weekly series about music making the world a better placeAyisha Jaffer • May 31, 2024By bringing you Good News each Monday evening at 8 p.m., I hope to turn those happy endorphins up to 11 with a hand-picked song and a story to inspire our community to amplify goodness.
News and InterviewsBig summer gigs: Minnesota outdoor music guide for 2024Staff • May 29, 2024Get your outdoor live music fix this summer at amphitheaters, festivals, stadiums, parks, rooftops, block parties, patios, and more in the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, and a few outside our borders.
News and InterviewsA final hang with Spider John KoernerChris Strouth • May 23, 2024In an unintended twist, this installment of Here Comes a Regular is probably Koerner’s last interview. We met at Palmer’s Bar on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
News and InterviewsMaggie Rogers takes a nostalgic Southwest road trip with 'Don't Forget Me'Sam Briger • May 22, 2024In 2021, burnt out from the intensity of her early career, Rogers considered quitting music entirely. Instead, she took a detour — to Harvard Divinity School. Her new album is Don't Forget Me.
News and InterviewsCharlie Parr embraces a new approach on 'Little Sun'Joel Swenson • May 22, 2024The Minnesota-based singer-songwriter discusses what inspired his 18th album and why he took a new approach to recording it. Parr will perform on Sunday, June 2, at Grand Old Day in St. Paul
News and InterviewsWith age and sobriety, Michael McDonald is ready to get personalTonya Mosley • May 20, 2024McDonald says that earlier in his career, he tended to avoid writing about himself directly in songs. He opens up about his life and career in the memoir, What a Fool Believes.