Local Current

30/10/2024

The Current has your opportunity to win a pair of tickets to Sleepy Weekend at No Name Bar in Winona, MN.

This two-night event is curated by Sleeping Jesus and features music from Shackeltons, Saltydog, Socktopus, and more.

Follow the link below and register for your chance to win a pair of tickets to Friday or Saturday night.

https://www.thecurrent.org/events/20241115-16-sleeping-jesus-sleepy-weekend-festival-winona-minnesota

23/09/2024

Hippo Campus performed three new songs at The Current and chatted with us about their recent endeavors and how “their best record yet” came to fruition.

Jake Luppen, Nathan Stocker, and Zach Sutton chatted with The Local Show host Diane about their recent endeavors and how “their best record yet” came to fruition.

04/09/2024

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 7 p.m. to midnight, hosted by Diane, or check out our Spotify playlist, updated every week. In Apri...

03/09/2024

Minneapolis Americana band The Cactus Blossoms released a new album on Aug. 30, “Every Time I Think About You.”

For the first time, however, the brother duo Page Burkum and Jack Torrey did not use a photo of themselves for the album cover, but rather an iconic artwork by the renowned Minnesota modernist and abstract expressionist George Morrison. Morrison was a member of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

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13/08/2024

The annual Totally Gross National Party returned to Icehouse in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 10. The showcase, hosted by Totally Gross National Product brought out a wide range of musical styles by established and under-the-radar creatives.

08/08/2024

The Wisconsin-based music project led by Justin Vernon performed three songs from across their discography, as well as a cover of a 162-year-old patriotic song.

29/07/2024

Who was your favorite?

Last week, 25 local musicians were drafted into five new bands, and then had 48 hours to create original music to perform on the mainroom stage on Friday, July 26.

24/07/2024

Although celebrated today, Prince’s seminal film polarized critics upon release 40 years ago. Take a look back at contemporary reviews of Prince’s film opus

Although celebrated today, Prince’s seminal film polarized critics upon release 40 years ago. Take a look back at contemporary reviews of Prince’s film opus.

18/07/2024

Selected as The Local Show’s Artist of the Month for July, Yam Haus spoke with host Diane ahead of their upcoming performance at Basilica Block Party.

02/07/2024

A vital presence in the Twin Cities' music and literary scenes, Zuzu's Petals frontwoman, writer and musician Laurie Lindeen died due to a brain aneurysm on Monday, July 1. She was 62.

Read more about Lindeen's life and music at the link below.

The writer and musician died due to a brain aneurysm on Monday, July 1. She was 62.

02/07/2024

“She surrounded herself with positivity all the time. And she gave it back to people. She was constantly connecting with people. What you’re seeing now is that those connections really matter.”

“This is who I am, and this is the gift I bring.” Colleagues and loved ones will celebrate Tsai on Friday, July 5.

02/07/2024

Artist KC Rae performed at the Fitzgerald Theater for the Minnesota Music Month showcase featuring jeremy messsersmith and MAKR AN ERIS.

Watch KC Rae’s full performance below:
https://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2024/06/30/kc-rae-performs-at-the-currents-minnesota-music-month-showcase