89 DaysInside Mpls couple's ‘Trans-Glam-Punk-Rock Love Story’Jill Riley • Mar 31, 2023Two local artists — author Lynette Reini-Grandell and musician Venus de Mars — share their story of transitioning, resilience, and advocacy, now captured in a new memoir.
News and InterviewsTwin Cities band Tacklebox are reeling in a new soundMacie Rasmussen and Jaida Grey Eagle • Mar 29, 2023Members of bands Remo Drive and Goodnight Gorillas came together to create their debut EP, ‘Sle(ep)’
News and InterviewsThe Triple Rock Social Club sign has moved to Las VegasMichaelangelo Matos • Mar 28, 2023This Twin Cities underground artifact is part of the collection at the new Punk Rock Museum.
WatchStephen Sanchez: session at The Current Jill Riley • Mar 27, 2023Nashville-based singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez has quickly taken the world by storm, and his much-anticipated full-length album is expected later this year. Sanchez visited The Current to play solo acoustic versions of two previously unreleased songs, and to talk with host Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show.
News and InterviewsNickel Creek return, create own worldBrittney McKenna • Mar 24, 2023"We had basically farmed every nutrient we could out of the potential of this band's soil and we needed to let it rest," Sara Watkins says of the nine-year break between Nickel Creek albums.
News and InterviewsAfter allegations against Win Butler, an existential crisis lingers for MontréalYara El-Soueidi • Mar 22, 2023Ever since frontman Win Butler was accused of sexual misconduct by several people in 2022, Arcade Fire's hometown scene has struggled with how to respond.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileySteve Lukather on the legacy of Toto and beyondJill Riley • Mar 22, 2023Steve Lukather is a studio musician, solo artist, author — and he’s probably best known as the sole continuous founding member of the rock band Toto. Ahead of Toto’s show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, Lukather took time for conversation with The Current’s Jill Riley.
News and InterviewsRobert Smith of The Cure convinces Ticketmaster to give partial refunds, lower fees Kaitlyn Radde • Mar 17, 2023The announcement came a day after Smith shared his frustrations with Ticketmaster, saying he was "as sickened as you all are" by the company's fees.
89 DaysTwin Ports cover bands take center stage for Ides of March BacchanaliaMark Nicklawske • Mar 16, 2023The 16th annual Ides of March Bacchanalia Festival is at Pizza Luce in Duluth March 17-18 and 24-25.
News and InterviewsDisconcé: A Beyoncé Disco bringing grooves to 7th Street EntryJoel Swenson • Mar 16, 2023Saturday’s event is organized by Gigi “DJ OMGIGI” Berry. With March being Women’s History Month and Beyoncé making history by smashing the record for most Grammy wins of all time, the timing for Disconcé is apt.