News and InterviewsUnknown Prophets return with new album and attitudeAli Elabbady • Dec 8, 2022After 11 years, Big Jess, Mad Son, and DJ Willy Lose are back with 'Evolve.’
Home StoriesTaylor Swift fans sue in wake of ticket fiascoRachel Treisman • Dec 6, 2022The lawsuit, filed Friday, alleges fraud and antitrust violations, among other claims. Nearly 400 more people have since shown interest in joining and will be added as plaintiffs, a lawyer tells NPR.
In MemoriamStax co-founder Jim Stewart has died at age 92The Associated Press • Dec 6, 2022The white Tennessee farm boy and fiddle player co-founded the influential record label with his sister in a Black, inner-city Memphis neighborhood and helped build the soulful "Memphis sound."
Home StoriesJazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack swings onThe Associated Press • Dec 6, 2022"A Charlie Brown Christmas" became an indelible holiday tradition and so, too, has jazz musician Vince Guaraldi's composition, "Christmas Time is Here" for the animated TV special.
News and InterviewsHow Heart to Gold's explosive energy got them a record deal Macie Rasmussen and Jaida Grey Eagle • Dec 5, 2022For the release of the alt-punk band’s second album, ‘Tom,’ they connected with legendary Philadelphia producer Will Yip. Then they reconnected for the new ‘Live at Studio 4’ EP.
News and InterviewsU2, Gladys Knight among 2022 Kennedy Center honoreesElizabeth Blair • Dec 5, 2022Amy Grant, George Clooney, Gladys Knight, U2 and Tania León attended a dinner at the U.S. State Department and a gala tribute event. The 45th annual Kennedy Center Honors airs on CBS later this month.
In MemoriamBob McGrath of 'Sesame Street' has died at 90Emma Bowman • Dec 5, 2022McGrath, who starred as "Bob Johnson" on the beloved children's program, died on Sunday after complications from a stroke, according to his family.
News and InterviewsLaura Hugo creates intricate songs that process trauma with tenderness Marla Khan-Schwartz and Jaida Grey Eagle • Dec 2, 2022The Minneapolis-based Indigenous singer-songwriter is taking part in The Current’s Emerging Artists Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Duluth.
News and InterviewsThird Man Records celebrates ’90s Minneapolis shoegaze on new compilationErik Thompson • Dec 2, 2022The Midwest shoegaze compilation Southeast of Saturn Vol. 2 includes songs by Colfax Abbey, 27 Various, Shapeshifter, Fauna, and Ousia.
News and InterviewsGlastonbury 2023 will be Elton John's U.K. farewellThe Associated Press • Dec 2, 2022Glastonbury Festival organizers say Elton John's performance on the 2023 festival's final night on June 25 will be his farewell show in the U.K.