In MemoriamGordon Lightfoot, Canadian folk legend, dies at 84Neda Ulaby • May 2, 2023The Canadian singer-songwriter wrote classics like "If You Could Read My Mind," "Early Morning Rain" and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald."
Discover MusicPlaylist: The music of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage MonthIsabella Dawis, Meghan Kreidler, Lianna Matt McLernon, Mayda, Danielle Troiano, Youa Vang and Cydi Yang • May 1, 2023This playlist features contributions from Minnesota musicians Meghan Kreidler of Kiss the Tiger, Mayda, D’Lourdes, Cydi Like the City, and Isabella Dawis, and regular contributors Youa Vang and Lianna Matt McLernon.
News and InterviewsThe Killers, Death Cab for Cutie to play at two-day Target Field festival May 1, 2023TC Summer Fest will feature two days of live music on July 14-15 at Target Field. The Flaming Lips, Imagine Dragons, AJR, Chelsea Cutler, Cannons, Em Beihold, and TALK will also perform.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: AAPI Heritage MonthJill Riley and Luke Taylor • May 1, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by Asian and Pacific Islander artists?
The Black Keys to bring Dropout Boogie Tour to the Minnesota State Fair May 1, 2023The Black Keys with special guests the Velveteers to play the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Thursday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m.
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: , "First Two Pages Of Frankenstein"Jade • May 1, 2023The National is past writer's block and depression. This is probably their healthiest and most focused album in years. It is comfort zone music from The National, and that’s a good thing.
Home StoriesNeil Young and Snoop Dogg joined Willie Nelson on stage for a 90th birthday concertThe Associated Press • Apr 30, 202317,000 fans turned up to the Hollywood Bowl for a concert by Willie Nelson and his famous friends. Owen Wilson, Helen Mirren, Ethan Hawke and Jennifer Garner all did the introductions.
Watch Kiss The Tiger in concert at First Avenue Apr 28, 2023Kiss The Tiger helped The Current celebrate its 17th anniversary with a concert at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. Watch the complete performance.
WatchWatch Durry perform at The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge Apr 28, 2023Durry headlined The Current's Winter Dig Out at the Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge in Minneapolis on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Watch Durry’s concert performance.
WatchWatch Semisonic perform in concert at First Avenue Apr 28, 2023Semisonic helped The Current celebrate its 18th anniversary with a concert at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Watch the complete performance.