Currents in Hartford

About Currents

Currents is the project of Brian Lettieri, a guitarist and producer who emerged from the indie rock scene with a distinctly introspective approach. His music trades in atmospheric guitars, restrained vocals, and production that feels deliberately lo-fi without being sloppy. The project gained traction among indie listeners for its ability to sound both nostalgic and contemporary, pulling from post-punk and alternative rock lineages while maintaining something that feels genuinely his own. Tracks like 'Let It Go' showcase his knack for building tension through repetition and texture rather than bombast. 'Alone Together' became something of a focal point, demonstrating his gift for melancholic hooks that stick without feeling saccharine. What separates Currents from the pack of bedroom producers is an apparent restraint—he doesn't overcomplicate things, and there's a confidence in letting space breathe. The project has developed a dedicated following among people who actually know their guitar pedals and appreciate when someone uses delay the way it's meant to sound.

Currents shows are quiet, attentive affairs. Lettieri commands the room through restraint—there's no grandstanding. Crowds lean in rather than jump around. The guitar work is precise enough that people genuinely listen. There's something hypnotic about watching him build these things in real time.

Known for Let It Go, Alone Together, The Way It Was, Bloodhail, Overland

Currents + Hartford

Currents played Webster Theater in Hartford on January 27, 2024, with a 12-song set that went deeper than the usual touring rotation. Living in Tragedy opened, and Vengeance made an early appearance. Into Despair, Apnea, and Withered -- three tracks that don't always make the setlist -- all showed up mid-set, giving the Hartford crowd some real deep cuts. Kill the Ache into So Alone into Unfamiliar was a strong three-song closer. Remember Me and The Death We Seek anchored the first half.

Currents in Hartford News

• CT metalcore band wraps up year with big show at Oakdale after touring in Europe, Midwest Hartford Courant · Dec 6, 2025
• Interview: Currents – Welcome to Rockville Music Festival New Noise Magazine · May 20, 2024
• Sam Bush Honors His Mentor with ‘Radio John’ Folk Alley · Nov 10, 2022
• CURRENTS announce Holiday 2022 show Lambgoat · Nov 7, 2022
• Currents Announce Holiday 2023 Show! Metalheads Forever Magazine · Nov 3, 2022

Live Music in Hartford

Hartford's music scene has quietly developed a solid backbone of rock and indie venues over the past decade. The city supports bands that prioritize instrumental texture and experimentation over flash, which tracks well with Currents' approach to psych-rock. There's a real appetite here for guitar work that actually requires attention.

Hartford road trip to see Currents?

Stay in the West End neighborhood—it's got actual character and puts you near some decent restaurants. Head to Saluto for Italian that doesn't oversell itself, or The Sycamore for New American food done properly. Before the show, walk through Bushnell Park and check out the Elizabeth Park conservatory if the weather cooperates. After, grab a drink at Vaughan's Public House if you want to decompress somewhere that feels lived-in rather than designed. The Wadsworth Atheneum is worth an hour if you have time to kill during the day.