Jay Som performs songs from 'Anak Ko' at The Current October 18, 2019 The title of Jay Som's fourth album comes from the Tagalog language, and it means 'my child.' Jay Som - aka Melina Duterte - and her band visited The Current studio after playing a show at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis.
Whitney bring their big, melodic sound to The Current studio October 17, 2019 Chicago's seven-piece outfit Whitney visited The Current studio to play songs from their new album, 'Forever Turned Around.' Singer and drummer Julien Ehrlich says when it comes to writing songs, 'The spark is always melody.'
Watch Sleater-Kinney in concert at the Palace Theatre October 15, 2019 Touring in support of their 10th studio album, 'The Center Won't Hold,' Sleater-Kinney played a sold-out concert at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The Current was on hand to provide a live video stream of the concert; watch the archived video (available for a limited time).
Kara Laudon performs songs from 'Old Lives' on The Local Show October 14, 2019 Twin Cities-based singer-songwriter Kara Laudon released the album 'Old Lives' on September 27. Shortly after the album's release, Laudon and her band performed songs from the album on The Local Show, and Laudon chatted with host Andrea Swensson.
White Reaper bring their unwavering rock sound to The Current October 12, 2019 The Louisville, Ky., five-piece will release their new album, 'You Deserve Love,' on October 18. White Reaper frontman Tony Esposito credits producer Jay Joyce with helping the band maintain their lively, fun sound on the album. 'His whole m.o. was making sure we stayed sounding like a rock band,' Esposito says. Listen to the full session hosted by Sean McPherson.
Mac DeMarco performs in The Current studio October 2, 2019 Back with his fourth full-length album, 'Here Comes the Cowboy,' Mac DeMarco returns to The Current studio to play songs from the record and to talk about launching his own record label.
The New Pornographers bring 'Brake Lights' to The Current studio October 1, 2019 The New Pornographers visited The Current studio to perform songs from their new album 'In The Morse Code Of Brake Lights' and to chat with Mary Lucia ahead of their show at First Avenue.
Cuco plays 'a really sick set' of tunes in The Current studio September 28, 2019 Touring in support of his highly acclaimed debut album, 'Para Mi,' Cuco and his band visited The Current for a session hosted by Sean McPherson. 'I think we have a really sick set right now,' Cuco says. 'I think we're the best we've sounded.'
Watch Andrew Bird in concert at the Palace Theatre September 27, 2019 Watch Andrew Bird perform a full concert recorded live at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minnesota. Touring in support of 'My Finest Work Yet,' Bird and his band bring a provocative blend of rock, jazz, and Americana to life in a show that features all the songs from the album, delightful dips into Bird's back catalog, and a string of beguiling covers in the encore.
The Head and the Heart perform an acoustic set at The Current September 21, 2019 Touring in support of their latest album, 'Living Mirage,' three members of Seattle-based six-piece The Head and the Heart visited The Current to play an acoustic set of songs and to talk music with host Sean McPherson.