Failure to me is more interesting than success, which is partly why I wanted to write about the Strokes. Failure is baked ...

This also means that the Coffee Break has turned into a Root Beer Break, and as we embark on our last Root Beer Break of the season, we turn our heads to the great state of Minnesota. Let’s create a ...

Seeing as how our Coffee Break has turned into a Root Beer Break, let’s brainstorm songs related to floats. It could be ...

Today’s Song of the Day is “The Death Of Indie” from Art d'Ecco’s album Scheele's Green, out October 23.

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Welcome to The Scouting Report, a monthly list of 10 Minnesota artists with exciting new projects, as curated by our local music team. If you like these picks, check out The Local Show on Sundays from ...

Jerry Reed passed away; Atlantic Records bought Ray Charles' contract; Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery auditioned for radio; ...

The Minnesota State Fair is in full swing, and so is The Current’s Morning Show… in the afternoon! Join us each day until Thursday, September 3, from 3 – 7 p.m. as Jill and Nil broadcast live from MPR ...

Today’s Song of the Day is “Tonight” from Social Distortion’s album Born To Kill, out now. Social Distortion will be performing at The Armory on Sunday, September 20.

The hitmakers behind more Billboard No. 1s than anyone came home for a hometown victory lap, and brought Janet's catalog, ...