The Morning Show - With Jill RileyLucius talk Minneapolis shows and debut a brand-new song, "Housewarming"Jill Riley • Jan 25, 2024This week, Jess and Holly of Lucius reconnect with Jill Riley to talk a bit more about Wildewoman — and to premiere a brand-new song, “Housewarming,” right here on The Current.
News and InterviewsWith Pitchfork in peril, a word on the purpose of music journalismAnn Powers • Jan 24, 2024At its best, the influential online music pub — which Condé Nast announced last week will be folded into GQ — created a rare and precious space to slow down, pay attention and really listen.
News and InterviewsClosing time? No, it’s Oscar time for Minnesotan Dan WilsonMPR News Staff • Jan 24, 2024Singer-songwriter Dan Wilson — he of Semisonic and multiple collaborations with other artists — was nominated for an Oscar on Tuesday for his work on the movie “American Symphony.”
News and InterviewsBilly Joel returns to the recording studio with first new song in nearly 20 yearsChloe Veltman • Jan 23, 2024The 74-year-old singer-songwriter's longtime label, Columbia Records, plans to drop 'Turn the Lights Back On' on Feb. 1st.
News and Interviews'Oppenheimer' dominates the Oscar nominations, as Gerwig is left out for best directorThe Associated Press • Jan 23, 2024Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic will be up for 13 awards, followed by Poor Things with 11 and Killers of the Flower Moon with 10. Barbie, the year's highest-grossing film, got 8 nominations. Original Song nominees include Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” and Jon Batiste’s “It Never Went Away.”
News and InterviewsWant to play a Tiny Desk concert? The 2024 Contest is now open for entriesElle Mannion • Jan 23, 2024NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest is back.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyLucius look back on 10 years of 'Wildewoman'Jill Riley • Jan 19, 2024Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig talk to The Current’s Riley about the 10th anniversary of Lucius’ breakthrough album, ‘Wildewoman.’
News and InterviewsHow a change of scenery helped carisa grow as a musicianMarla Khan-Schwartz • Jan 18, 2024The Madison-based artist will perform her jazzy, bossa nova, and folk-style music at The Current’s upcoming Emerging Artists Showcase with Nolen Sellwood on Saturday, Jan. 20.
News and InterviewsNolen Sellwood wants to bust folk music wide openLuke Taylor • Jan 17, 2024Emerging singer-songwriter Sellwood, currently based in Duluth, has his eye on making folk music accessible, appealing, and relevant to a younger generation.
News and InterviewsIt's an EGOT for Elton JohnSarah Handel and Kat Lonsdorf • Jan 16, 2024Elton John won an Emmy Monday night, securing him a spot in the small group of people who have an EGOT — Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.