Paul Weller was born; the West Side Story soundtrack went No. 1; George Lucas' Star Wars debuted in theaters; and the Hollies recorded "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother," today in music history.

This week on The Chart Show, Kacey Musgraves holds on to the top spot for the second week in a row with “Dry Spell.” ...

The legendary Minneapolis band will celebrate the release of a new live album captured during a concert 43 years ago at the ...

Kacey Musgraves, Jack White, Jesse Welles, Jill Scott, Mavis Staples, and Metric continue to be Top 10 favorites, with ...

There are many musical celebrations in May, but only one focuses on chamber music! And, it lasts the whole month! :D Chamber ...

Celebrating a new album and 20 years as a band, The Band of Heathens visited The Current to record a session and an interview ...

May is Mental Health Awareness month. The special observance has been held in the United States since 1949 to promote mental wellness and let people know that they are not alone when struggling. From ...

It seems like every time we turn around, another cool show is being announced, or a festival is on the way. So much so that The Current’s Digital team even put together a handy guide for all of the ...

Today’s Song of the Day is “Blinded and Smiling” from The Milk Carton Kids’ album Lost Cause Lover Fool, out now.

Use this summer-long guide to find outdoor music events at amphitheaters, festivals, stadiums, parks, rooftops, block parties, patios, and more in the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, and a few outside ...

Today’s Song of the Day is “Yip Yip Yow” by Caroline Rose. Caroline Rose will be performing in Minneapolis at a Pop-Up Show TBA on Saturday, July 25.

The Americana Music Association has announced its nominees for the 2026 Americana Honors and Awards. The list includes past honorees like Brandi Carlile, S.G. Goodman, Charley Crockett, and Gillian ...