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 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.
News and InterviewsNorah Jones talks about viewing the eclipse and her new album, 'Visions' Mac Wilson • May 19, 2024Checking in with The Current’s Mac Wilson, multiple Grammy-winner Norah Jones talks about experiencing the solar eclipse in New York and about her new album, ‘Visions.’
News and InterviewsBillie Eilish finally remembers who she isLeila Fadel and Phil Harrell • May 17, 2024Speaking alongside brother/collaborator Finneas, Eilish says she discovered a new self-awareness on Hit Me Hard and Soft, after years of seeing herself through others' eyes.
News and InterviewsWhere and when to catch live music during Art-A-Whirl 2024Anna Devine • May 15, 2024The iconic and cherished Art-A-Whirl weekend is back Friday, May 17, to Sunday, May 19, for its 29th year. Here are some live music highlights to check out all weekend long.
News and InterviewsIt was a classic rap beef. Then Drake revived Tupac with AI and Congress got involvedGreg Rosalsky • May 14, 2024AI can conjure the voice or likeness of a dead celebrity with just a few clicks. This opens a host of legal questions about the rights of the deceased and their heirs to control their digital replicas