Dwynell Roland performs in The Current's studio June 12, 2018 Dwynell Roland stopped by the Local Show to perform music from Young Roland.
Interview with Electric Fetus co-founder Ron Korsh June 10, 2018 In 1968, Ron Korsh co-founded the Electric Fetus with his friend Dan Foley. The Current recently caught up with Korsh at his home in Washington, D.C. Among several interesting facts and recollections, Korsh talks about the inspiration for the name 'Electric Fetus,' about what made him leave retail for architecture, and how - coincidentally - he designed the house where drummer Bobby Z now lives.
k.d. lang to receive the Americana Music Association's 2018 Trailblazer Award June 7, 2018 The Canadian singer-songwriter will be honored at the Americana Music Association's annual awards program on Sept. 12, 2018, in Nashville.
David Byrne talks 'American Utopia,' biking with Oake & Riley May 17, 2018 David Byrne talks with Brian Oake and Jill Riley about his creative process, love of biking, and upcoming Minneapolis shows.
Americana Music Association 2018 Honors and Awards Nominees announced May 15, 2018 In a ceremony streamed live from Nashville, Tenn., the nominees for the 2018 Americana Music Association's Honors and Awards were announced. Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, I'm With Her, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, and Anderson East were among the nominees across six categories. See a complete list of the nominees and watch Bill DeVille's video summary.
Becky Kapell celebrates 'That Certain Ache' May 15, 2018 Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Becky Kapell says her new album ' was inspired by David Duchovny and Dolly Parton.' Ahead of the album's release show on Friday, May 18, Kapell, along with guitarist and producer Paul Bergen, joined Mike Pengra in the Radio Heartland studio to spin a few tracks and to talk about the new album.
Mason Jennings is out of the woods with new music May 9, 2018 On Friday, May 11, Mason Jennings releases his new album, 'Songs From When We Met,' which was recorded in the woods near Eau Claire, Wis. Jennings, who describes it as an album about love and healing, stopped by The Current to talk to Brian Oake and Jill Riley about what inspired this output of new music.
Newly minted star Caitlyn Smith comes home to Cannon Falls April 19, 2018 Even as she found success as a Music City songwriter, Caitlyn Smith slowly let go of her own teenage dreams -- of signing with a label, playing live on national TV, having her voice ring out on the radio to folks back home in Cannon Falls, MN.
Back from Australia shows, Andre Cymone teases new projects April 16, 2018 Having recently played several shows in Australia, both in support of his 2017 album '1969' and as part of the New Power Generation, Andre Cymone is back home in Los Angeles and is ramping up two new albums. 'As an artist, I'm going to do whatever I'm inspired to do,' Cymone says.
'Talking About Heaven': John Prine proves that old trees grow stronger April 13, 2018 The venerated songwriter discusses learning to love his voice and how years of scribbled lyrics on yellow legal pads became 'The Tree of Forgiveness,' his first album of new material in over a decade.