In MemoriamSinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56Associated Press • Jul 26, 2023She became a sensation in 1990 with her cover of Prince's ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U,” a seething, shattering performance that topped charts from Europe to Australia.
ReviewsFirst Aid Kit play celebratory show in St. PaulSofia Haan and Sara Fish • Jul 24, 2023Throughout their 90-minute set at Palace Theatre, the sister duo of Klara and Johanna Söderberg employed their signature harmonies and evocative lyricism to offer an evening of light, love, and beauty.
In MemoriamTony Bennett, king of the American Songbook, dead at 96Walter Ray Watson • Jul 21, 2023The beloved singer and interpreter of pop standards won 20 Grammy awards over a career that touched eight decades.
PhotosPhotos: TC Summer Fest showcases the Killers, Flaming Lips, Death Cab for CutieDarin Kamnetz • Jul 17, 2023Night one of the two-day event at Target Field in Minneapolis also featured Cannons and Yam Haus.
ReviewsThe Killers put on jubilant showcase at First AvenueMacie Rasmussen • Jul 14, 2023The career-spanning show, featuring a Prince cover, was a warm-up ahead of the Las Vegas band’s headlining performance at Target Field.
ReviewsTrampled by Turtles and Jenny Lewis deliver in DuluthDarby Ottoson and Keely Zynda • Jul 10, 2023The hometown heroes and Lewis played to a packed Bayfront Festival Park crowd on Saturday, July 8.
The Scouting Report10 Minnesota artists with fly music for JulyDiane, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Jul 5, 2023New songs from Smellkin Ernesto, Greta Ruth, the Last Revel, MAARCHES, Molly Brandt, and more.
It's an A to Z Weekend Jun 30, 2023Spend your Fourth of July weekend with The Current! Starting at noon Central on Friday and continuing through Tuesday, July 4, you can hear the best of The Current library from A to Z. The ABCs have never been this fun!
89 DaysThe music of Pride weekend 2023 Jun 19, 2023Celebrate Pride Weekend with The Current with on-air programming, our expanded Pride playlist, and in-person at Loring Park.
PhotosPhotos: Weezer's Indie Rock Roadtrip at the ArmoryJessica Fredette • Jun 14, 2023Weezer touched down in Minneapolis for an Indie Rock Roadtrip tour stop at the Armory on Tuesday, June 13. The alternative rock legends brought along Modest Mouse and Momma for the show.