SXSWThe Current at SXSW: Tuesday, March 14Jay Gabler • Mar 14, 2017Hello from Austin! We're excited to be part of one of the world's biggest music discovery events, the SXSW Music conference. Every day this week, we'll be sharing updates on what's news and what's next.
SXSWMiddle Kids stop at The Current on the way to SXSWMark Wheat • Mar 14, 2017Touring the U.S. for two months with Cold War Kids, Australia's Middle Kids stopped by The Current studio for a session hosted by Mark Wheat before heading off to South by Southwest in Austin, Texas. 'We would like some really yummy barbecue,' frontperson Hannah Joy says, looking ahead to SXSW. 'We also just feel so excited to be able to share our music with more people.'
SXSWA guide to Minnesota artists at SXSWLillian Speakman • Mar 9, 2017SXSW is one of the largest festivals of its kind in the world, celebrating film, music and interactive media in a whirlwind of events spanning several days. Among the hundreds of artists who will be performing at this year’s music festival are a few Minnesota musicians who will be making the trek to Austin to play…
SXSWAndré Cymone and Wyclef Jean to lead free Prince tribute at SXSWJay Gabler • Mar 3, 2017SXSW has announced two free outdoor shows, one of which will be a Prince tribute featuring Wyclef Jean and two of Prince’s closest musical collaborators: André Cymone and Dez Dickerson. On Friday, March 17, the three will be joined by guitarist Micki Free (formerly of “Second Time Around” hitmakers Shalamar) and “more special guests TBA”…
SXSWThe Current's Guide to SXSW Mar 2, 2017The Current is headed to SXSW! Whether you're planning to be in Austin for the massive music festival or see what bands stand out from home, there are plenty of ways to connect with The Current and discover great new music.
WatchWatch CHVRCHES, Lucius, Jack Garratt and more live from SXSW Mar 18, 2016VuHaus is providing a live video feed of our annual SXSW day stage concert.
SXSWAustin Plaine performs in the Radio Heartland studioMike Pengra and Austin Plaine • Jan 19, 2016Singer-songwriter Austin Plaine had only played live a handful of times when he was invited to Nashville to record his debut album. Austin stopped by Radio Heartland to play some songs from that album and to chat with Mike Pengra.
Top 89Top 89 Staff Picks: Austin Gerth, college contributorAustin Gerth • Dec 1, 2015Austin Gerth, one of The Current's college contributors, shares his top albums and songs of 2015.
SXSWFive Minnesota acts headed to SXSW 2016Leah Garaas • Nov 17, 2015Hard to believe it hasn’t snowed in the Twin Cities yet, but if you’re already looking for a Minnesota winter retreat, consider Texas. The annual South by Southwest Music Festival returns March 15-20, 2016 in Austin and five Minnesota-linked acts have been announced in the first two rounds of official SXSW performers: Har Mark Superstar,…
SXSWEnter The Current's Austin City Limits Grand Prize Giveaway May 8, 2015Enter for a chance to win three-day Austin City Limits Music Festival passes, round-trip airfare and a hotel stay for two!