News and InterviewsThe Current's music director and host Jade is moving on to "next dream" Oct 23, 2023“I’m ready to move on to my next dream,” she says, in a message announcing her departure after 15 years at Minnesota Public Radio.
Home StoriesDessa reflects on new album, live radio, Latin heritageJacob Aloi • Oct 13, 2023Multi-hyphenate talent Dessa has been busy with a new album release, radio hosting and touring. During Hispanic Heritage Month, she discussed with MPR News arts reporter Jacob Aloi her musical journey and how her Latina heritage influenced her work.
Home StoriesNow in theaters: A three-hour testament to Taylor Swift's titan eraBilal Qureshi • Oct 13, 2023The Eras Tour film is precisely as advertised: nothing more and nothing less than a pristine recording of a record-shattering concert spectacle. But will it really be a savior for the cinema industry?
Home StoriesTaylor Swift Eras Tour Concert Film arrives a day early as reviews come in Andrew Limbong • Oct 12, 2023In an Instagram post, the pop star announced that her highly anticipated concert film will be released today, earlier than expected.
WatchBully play songs from 'Lucky For You' at The CurrentAyisha Jaffer • Oct 11, 2023Bully — the musical project led by Alicia Bognanno — visited The Current studio in late September while on tour in support of the band’s latest album, ‘Lucky For You.’
News and InterviewsAnnie Humphrey's new album like nothing before itCathy Wurzer and Leah Lemm • Oct 9, 2023Annie Humphrey, an award-winning musician who comes from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, talked with MPR News’ senior editor of Native News Leah Lemm.
WatchWilco's Nels Cline talks about new album 'Cousin'Bill DeVille • Oct 7, 2023The Current’s Bill DeVille connected with longtime Wilco guitarist Nels Cline to talk about the new album and about what it’s like on the inside of Wilco World.
News and InterviewsProducts Band balance playfulness and sincerity on new releaseMacie Rasmussen • Oct 5, 2023The Minneapolis indie rock group’s second album, ‘Some Sudden Weather,’ is out on Oct. 20.
WatchGrouplove perform in The Current studio Mac Wilson • Oct 5, 2023During a busy summer for Los Angeles band Grouplove, they took some time to visit The Current studio to play songs from their new album, ‘I Want It All Right Now,’ and to chat with host Mac Wilson.
News and InterviewsThere's now a Stevie Nicks-themed BarbieRachel Treisman • Oct 3, 2023Nicks introduced "Stevie Barbie" at a concert on Sunday night, and preorders sold out the next day. The doll resembles Nicks in her Rumours era, with her signature flowy sleeves and platform boots.