The Current's Guitar Collection: Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear, Guild T-50 January 5, 2018 After Grizzly Bear visited The Current studio, the band's Daniel Rossen took a few minutes to tell us about a vintage guitar he bought that quickly became one of his favorites.
Alex Kapranos talks about 'Always Ascending,' the new album from Franz Ferdinand December 19, 2017 Set for release on Feb. 9, 2018, 'Always Ascending' is the next album from Franz Ferdinand. Well ahead of the release date, The Current's David Safar connected with front man Alex Kapranos, who talked about the forthcoming record and about what he loves about coming to Minneapolis to perform.
Naming The Beast: Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires on speaking up in 2017 December 18, 2017 This week, NPR Music is speaking to creators whose work in 2017 captured something unique about a chaotic year. We begin with two musicians whose intertwined careers are a statement in themselves.
Creating a buzz: go inside JD McPherson's new 'Style' video December 12, 2017 The video for JD McPherson's single, 'Style (Is a Losing Game)' was shot during business hours at a barbershop in Los Angeles. 'All the barbers were really cool having us there,' says the video's director, Sean Dejecacion, who told McPherson, 'We've got to get you in a smock!' Watch the video and go inside its production.
Mark Olson and Ingunn Ringvold on 'Spokeswoman of the Bright Sun,' life in the desert, and dreams of destiny December 7, 2017 Mark Olson (the Jayhawks) and his musical partner/wife Ingunn Ringvold share stories and insight before visiting the Cedar Cultural Center and Red Herring Lounge on Dec. 9 and 13, respectively.
Ty Segall talks about his new album, 'Freedom's Goblin,' out Jan. 26 December 5, 2017 'Freedom's Goblin' is Ty Segall's new album, a 19-track double album set for release on Jan. 26, 2018. The Current's David Safar recently had a chance to talk to Segall about the new album. 'I think I just wanted to make the freest record I could, in the sense of there's no rules for what's going on,' Segall says.
Chris Stapleton dives into his archives for 'From A Room: Volume 2' December 4, 2017 The Nashville singer sits down with NPR's Ari Shapiro to talk about his latest album, which includes songs he wrote long ago, re-recorded tracks, and covers of his favorite tunes.
Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age: 'Make the world you want to live in' December 1, 2017 Ahead of Queens of the Stone Age's concert at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Sunday, Dec. 3, listen to Brian Oake's complete interview with QOTSA front man Josh Homme, who shares, among many things, why it's OK to use the word 'fun' when describing the band's latest album, 'Villians.'
Robyne Robinson remembers Prince's Vikings song, playful side November 30, 2017 Robyne Robinson is a former TV news anchor and is currently the director of arts and culture at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. During her time as a news anchor, Robinson enjoyed a professional friendship with Prince. On a recent visit to The Current, Robinson spoke with Jim McGuinn, sharing some memorable stories from her time working with Prince, revealing a bit about the artist's playful side.
A conversation with Liam Gallagher November 22, 2017 Before his sold-out show in the First Avenue Mainroom on Monday, Nov. 20, Liam Gallagher took some time to talk with Jill Riley and Brian Oake. 'I don't see myself as an artist,' Gallagher says. 'I see myself as just a rock and roll singer who writes a tune every now and again.' Listen to the full interview and read highlights from the conversation.