# The Current

Minnesota's premier music discovery platform featuring live streaming, curated playlists, concert listings, and deep-dive music journalism.

## Core Site Structure

- [Homepage](https://www.thecurrent.org/): Latest music news, featured articles, and live streaming audio player
- [Landing Page](https://www.thecurrent.org/landing): The Current's 20th anniversary celebration page with special content and sponsors

## Music & Audio Features

- [893 Albums](https://www.thecurrent.org/893albums): Annual listener-voted countdown of top albums with voting and results
- [Podcasts](https://www.thecurrent.org/listen/podcasts): Browse and stream music podcasts and radio show archives
- [Programs](https://www.thecurrent.org/listen/programs): Complete guide to The Current's radio programming schedule
- [Live Streams](https://www.thecurrent.org/listen/streams): Multiple live audio streams including main station and specialty channels
- [On-Air Playlist](https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current): The live, real-time playlist of songs currently being played on air.
- [Local Current Playlist](https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/local-current): The playlist for our 24/7 stream of Minnesota-made music.
- [Carbon Sound Playlist](https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/carbon-sound): The playlist for our stream dedicated to Black musical expression.
- [Purple Current Playlist](https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/purple-current): The playlist for our stream celebrating the music of Prince.
- [Specialty Show Playlists](https://www.thecurrent.org/playlists/specialty-shows): Playlists curated by our specialty show hosts.
- [Radio Heartland Playlist](https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/radio-heartland): The official playlist for our roots and Americana music stream and program.
- [Ritmofónica Playlist](https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/ritmofonica): The playlist for our bilingual Latin American music stream.
- [The Siren Playlist](https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-siren): The playlist for our stream that amplifies women's voices in music.
- [Rock the Cradle Playlist](https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/rock-the-cradle): The playlist for our children's music stream.


## Content & News

- [Stories](https://www.thecurrent.org/stories): Breaking music news, artist interviews, and cultural commentary
- [Events](https://www.thecurrent.org/events): Upcoming concerts, festivals, and music events in the Twin Cities area
- [Morning Show](https://www.thecurrent.org/programs/the-current-morning-show): Daily morning program with music, news, and local content
- [The Local Show](https://www.thecurrent.org/programs/the-local-show): Focuses on music from Minnesota artists, both new and old.
- [The Message](https://www.thecurrent.org/programs/the-message): Dedicated to classic and new hip-hop and R&B, with a focus on local artists.
- [The Chart Show](https://www.thecurrent.org/programs/the-chart-show): The weekly countdown of listener-voted songs.
- [United States of Americana](https://www.thecurrent.org/programs/united-states-of-americana): Explores folk, bluegrass, alt-country, and other roots music genres.
- [Teenage Kicks](https://www.thecurrent.org/programs/teenage-kicks): A trip into the music of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, from punk to grunge.
- [Transmission](https://www.thecurrent.org/programs/transmission): A show focused on post-punk, new wave, and indie dance music.
- [Radio Heartland](https://www.thecurrent.org/programs/radio-heartland): An hour of roots, folk, and acoustic music.

## Interactive Features

- [Coffee Break Ideas](https://www.thecurrent.org/coffee-break-idea): Submit creative ideas and suggestions to The Current team
- [Search](https://www.thecurrent.org/search): Find songs, artists, shows, and content across the entire site
- [Local Music](https://www.thecurrent.org/local): Spotlight on Twin Cities musicians and local music scene
- [Community Q&A](https://www.thecurrent.org/local/question): Ask questions and engage with other music lovers
- [Song Requests](https://www.thecurrent.org/request): Request songs to be played on air during specific shows
- [Newsletter](https://www.thecurrent.org/newsletter): Weekly email updates with music news and station highlights