New England-based singer-songwriter Jeffrey Foucault and his band visit the studio to play songs from Foucault’s latest album, the songs on which were inspired by the memory of his best friend, the ...

Artists are eligible for induction into the Rock Hall 25 years after their first release. We won’t find out who is getting in ...

Log in to share your opinion with The Current and add it to your profile. On this day in 1967, Aretha Franklin recorded "Respect" at New York's Atlantic Studios. The ...

This week’s ticket giveaways are Foster the People with Good Neighbours, Phantogram, Erik Koskinen, and Cymande. Enter for a chance to win passes to see Foster the People with Good Neighbours on ...

Our Classic Americana pick this week celebrates a singer-songwriter whose career was a slow starter, but once it got underway, he enjoyed five consecutive No. 1 hits.

The genre of R&B — short for “rhythm and blues” — mixed elements of blues, jazz, boogie woogie, and gospel and was pioneered ...

Many Black artists and musicians have shaped the current state of popular music. In honor of Black History Month, The Current explores a different chapter in the history of music by Black artists.

The Current highlights the best in new music and groundbreaking musicians who still inspire with Song of the Day, Album of the Week, The Scouting Report for the best new Minnesota music, March Music ...

Feeling Crazy In Love? Do you Wanna Dance with Somebody? If you Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing this Valentine’s season, check out our roundup of more than 20 Twin Cities live music events celebrating love.

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Log in to share your opinion with The Current and add it to your profile. On this day in 2000, singer-songwriter, musician and actor Screamin' Jay Hawkins died at age ...