Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine talk vulnerability in collaborating on 'A Beginners Mind' September 17, 2021 Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine join The Current's Mac Wilson to discuss their upcoming record, 'A Beginner's Mind,' the scores of movies they watched as the record came together, and the vulnerability required in collaborative songwriting.
Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner "surprised and delighted" by Prince's cover of "Stand Up And Be Strong" September 15, 2021 We caught up with Soul Asylum frontman Dave Pirner about performing in the age of Covid, and what it felt like to hear Prince covering "Stand Up And Be Strong," which appears on the posthumous Prince album 'Welcome to America'.
Interview: Low's Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker on 'Hey What' August 27, 2021 Speaking on the band's goal to always expand their creative range, Low's Alan Sparhawk made sure to credit producer BJ Burton, "He's very interested in finding the outer reaches of the sonic possibilities and we're interested in finding the outer reaches of what a song and singing and sound can be."
Tommy Stinson on 'Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash,' Bob Stinson's guitar playing, and surviving COVID August 25, 2021 Bassist Tommy Stinson talks with Jim McGuinn on the fortieth anniversary of the Replacements' debut album.
Jim Walsh: The Replacements' debut album is 'the best American punk rock record of all time' August 25, 2021 It's the fortieth anniversary of the Replacements' debut album, and journalist Jim Walsh joins Jill Riley to trumpet its punkish glories.
"The more voices there are, the better," Aaron Dessner on Big Red Machine's collaborative spirit August 25, 2021 Aaron Dessner of Big Red Machine and The National joined The Current to talk about Big Red Machine's 2021 sophomore record, 'How Long Do You Think It's Going To Last?', and how he got involved working with Taylor Swift for her 'Evermore' and 'Folklore' records.
Interview: Ani DiFranco on 'Revolutionary Love' August 20, 2021 Ani DiFranco joins Jill Riley from The Current to talk about the making of her new record, 'Revolutionary Love,' as well as her recent memoir 'No Walls and the Recurring Dream'.
Interview: Leon Bridges on 'Gold-Diggers Sound' August 13, 2021 Leon Bridges returns with his third studio release, 'Gold-Diggers Sound,' whose name comes from the East Hollywood studio in which it was recorded. The Current's Mac Wilson had the chance to catch up with Bridges in an interview about writing the new record, some of his recent collaborations with fellow Texans Khruangbin, and the Australian electronic group The Avalanches.
Billie Eilish can't wait to see the future August 1, 2021 With lyrics poking at the ways young women are scrutinized and exploited, Happier than Ever finds Eilish in some dark corners -- but the pop supernova tells NPR she's got lots to feel hopeful about.
Interview: Paisley Park's Executive Director Alan Seiffert April 21, 2021 Jill Riley connects with the Executive Director of Paisley Park, Alan Seiffert on the fifth anniversary of Prince's passing. The two discuss Paisley Park's plans for remembering Prince today, and how they'll be celebrating his legacy with fans.