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.
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.
This week on The Chart Show, Kacey Musgraves holds on to the top spot for the second week in a row with “Dry Spell.” ...
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 ...
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 ...
Today’s Song of the Day is “Blinded and Smiling” from The Milk Carton Kids’ album Lost Cause Lover Fool, out now.
Bob Dylan is celebrating his 85th birthday on Sunday, May 24th, and The Current wants you to get in on the fun! A ll you have to do is vote for your 10 favorite songs from his catalog – our staff will ...
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 ...
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 “Freaking Out” from Michigander’s album Over Before You Know It, out July 31. Michigander will be performing at Fine Line on Saturday, November 21. Today’s Song of the Day ...
On May 18, 1991, R.E.M.'s seventh studio album, Out Of Time, hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts, bringing the band onto the international stage from its home of Athens, Georgia. R.E.M. is just one of ...
Celebrating a new album and 20 years as a band, The Band of Heathens visited The Current to record a session and an interview ...