ReviewsThe Beatles' 'Now and Then' is a wistful curiosity, 45 years in the makingStephen Thompson • Nov 2, 2023The Beatles' final song could never live up to the body of work that precedes it. But it could never diminish it, either.
News and InterviewsHow producers used AI to finish The Beatles' 'last' song, 'Now And Then'Miguel Perez • Nov 2, 2023Paul McCartney and producer Giles Martin used artificial intelligence to isolate John Lennon's vocals from an old demo to finally complete The Beatles' "last" song, "Now And Then."
News and InterviewsFor David Byrne, Talking Heads was about making emotional sense — not literal senseTerry Gross • Nov 1, 2023Byrne opens up about filming the 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense and says the band's hit song "Burning Down the House" is a compilation of "non-sequiturs that have a kind of emotional impact."
Home Stories'Louie Louie': The story behind the songDeena Prichep • Oct 31, 2023The Kingsmen's enduring recording of the song turns 60 this year, and remains a classic, in part because of its dramatic history.
WatchBriscoe play songs from 'West of It All' in The Current studioMac Wilson • Oct 28, 2023Austin, Texas, band Briscoe formed around the nucleus of friends Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman, and they released their debut album in September. The day after their headlining show at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis, Briscoe visited The Current for a session hosted by Mac Wilson.
News and InterviewsThe Queen of Outlaw Country Music Jessi Colter talks faith and finding love againGurjit Kaur, Christopher Intagliata and Mary Louise Kelly • Oct 27, 2023NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with country artist Jessi Colter on her latest record, "Edge of Forever."
News and InterviewsDigging for ‘(Diamonds and) Pearls’ in Prince’s expanded reissueMichaelangelo Matos • Oct 27, 2023A writer reckons with his past relationship with this album, and hearing it anew 30 years on with its expanded scope.
News and InterviewsHalloween 2023: Where to find a scary good time in the Twin CitiesTiffany Lukk • Oct 26, 202315 eerie-sistible events around the Twin Cities so you can get your ghost on all week long.
Home StoriesA band, a brand, a spectacle, a SphereCaryn Rose • Oct 24, 2023U2 could sell out stadiums across the globe, but it would have been business as usual. At its Las Vegas residency, the band harnesses its superpower: relentless earnestness.
WatchYard Act perform in The Current studioJill Riley • Oct 24, 2023The Leeds band rocked out with three songs, including their latest single, “The Trench Coat Museum.” Afterwards, frontman James Smith chatted with host Jill Riley.