Silence Kit perform in The Current studio April 12, 2019 One of the acts participating in this year's Midwest Music Exchange, Winnipeg's Silence Kit stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Mark Wheat.
Champagne Confetti push the boundaries of orchestral music in The Current studio April 11, 2019 Featuring some of the Twin Cities, top musicians from across genres, Champagne Confetti are an 11-piece orchestra that blend ambient sounds with electronic beats, R&B and chamber music. The group perform at the Parkway Theater on Apr. 13 and stopped by The Current studio to share more about their work.
Hayes Carll plays songs from 'What It Is' live in the studio April 3, 2019 Hayes Carll says his personal Mount Rushmore of songwriters has always been Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Kris Kristofferson and John Prine, but having the sound advice of co-producers Allison Moorer and Brad Jones has given his latest release, 'What It Is,' a fresh sound.
Stella Donnelly performs songs of her debut album 'Beware of the Dogs' in The Current's studio April 2, 2019 Stella Donnelly is no stranger to The Current. 'I'm on home soil now, very exciting,' she told Mac Wilson when she dropped in for a studio session on Saturday, March 30.
Bob Mould performs on Oake & Riley in the Morning March 29, 2019 In town for a pair of weekend shows, Bob Mould stopped at The Current for an early-morning session hosted by Brian Oake and Jill Riley. In the course of the interview, Mould plays tracks from his new album, 'Sunshine Rock,' as well as from his back catalogue. And in a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation, Mould talks about everything from his musical evolution to his new home in Berlin to his memories of being an emerging musician in the Twin Cities.
Donna Grantis brings 'Diamonds & Dynamite' to The Current studio March 22, 2019 As she prepared 'Diamonds & Dynamite,' the debut album from her rock-jazz instrumental band based in Minneapolis, Donna Grantis came to The Current studio to perform 'Mr Majestic' and 'Trashformer.'
Sharon Van Etten performs a MicroShow at the Warming House in Minneapolis March 18, 2019 Shortly after the release of her new album, 'Remind Me Tomorrow,' Sharon Van Etten performed a MicroShow at the Warming House in Minneapolis, an intimate 40-seat listening room. Concert attendees were those who had won tickets to the show through The Current's on-air and online giveaways to the event.
Watch Low Cut Connie perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas March 17, 2019 Philadelphia rock-and-roll band Low Cut Connie perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas, during the SXSW music festival.
Watch Cherry Glazerr perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas March 17, 2019 Los Angeles rock band Cherry Glazer perform a set of songs at Barracuda in Austin, Texas, as part of The Current Day Party during the SXSW music festival.
Watch BAILEN perform an enchanting 3-song creekside set March 17, 2019 As part of The Current's programming from the South By Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, sibling band BAILEN performed a set of songs at a private residence nestled along Waller Creek. Watch this exclusive performance.