Sophia Eris on how you can be activated: ‘There are so many ways to help right now’ June 6, 2020 Following the killing of George Floyd while in police custody, the Twin Cities and beyond have become activated in many ways. Throughout a week of many protests, the community of the Twin Cities has formed a strong bond. In addition to demonstrations, communities have come together to operate donation banks, distribution centers, first aid, clothing…
Album of the Week: Perfume Genius, 'Set My Heart On Fire Immediately' May 31, 2020 While the themes of isolation, anxiety and sexuality are everpresent on the 5th studio album, Mike Hadreas brings a new sense of confidence in writing and production
Coffee Break: Wellness Wednesday May 20, 2020 May is Mental Health Month, and in conjunction with Call to Mind, we're sharing tips for well-being, stories of managing mental health, and playing songs to empower and support you in caring for yourself. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear around the themes of self-care, healing and mental health?
Music News: Acoustic music surges during listener lockdown May 19, 2020 Acoustic music is surging - not just in livestream performances, but in classic recordings as well. Plus, Billie Eilish launches Takashi Murakami collaboration, VJ Matt Pinfield enters recovery, and Snoop Dogg vibes with Idina Menzel.
The Killers talk fake viral videos, Lindsey Buckingham, and working from home May 11, 2020 Killers frontman Brandon Flowers and drummer Ronnie Vannucci gave some exciting background about the band’s newest record, Imploding the Mirage, when they recently did a quick phone interview with Mac Wilson. Mac Wilson: So, you’ve been busy. You’ve got an Instagram live concert that’s happening later this afternoon. Is this a first for a full-blown…
Cameron Kinghorn on King Pari, new project playing Midwest Music Fest at Home May 8, 2020 Around this time each year, local music enthusiasts typically gather in Winona, Minnesota to attend the Midwest Music Fest. This year, due to social distancing rules, Mid West Music Fest is going virtual, and is now Midwest Music Fest at home. The event will be streamed from the Midwest Music Fest Facebook, YouTube, and Vimeo,…
Minnesota music scene reels from loss of Muddy Waters, a ‘port through so many storms’ May 4, 2020 “I just want to say thank you,” said Dessa in an emotional video posted to Twitter on Sunday. “You’ve been an important port through so many storms.” Her sentiments echoed those of many Minnesotans paying tribute to the Lyn-Lake restaurant Muddy Waters. It opened in 1987 as a coffee shop at 24th and Lyndale before,…
Live Virtual Session: Jack Garratt performs songs from new album, talks importance of mental health April 30, 2020 Jack Garratt is in the process of releasing his latest album, 'Love, Death and Dancing'; he's releasing the songs in phases to give his fans a chance to really get to know the songs. Garratt also speaks frankly about mental health. 'I realized I'll never be perfect, and that is not only fine, but worth celebrating,' he says. Watch the complete Live Virtual Session hosted by Jill Riley.
Brad Shultz of Cage The Elephant talks social distancing: ‘We’re going to play it on the safe side’ April 30, 2020 The Current hosts have been checking in with various artists throughout this extended quarantine period to see how they are holding up, and how this global pandemic has been affecting them. Jade caught up with Cage The Elephant guitarist Brad Shultz to chat about the new normal, including spending time with family at home in…
14 things we learned from Justin Vernon’s appearance on ‘Tuesdays with Lazerbeak’ April 22, 2020 In the latest episode of the podcast Tuesdays with Lazerbeak, the Doomtree producer and his co-host Jeyca Maldonado-Medina talk with Justin Vernon (Bon Iver, Big Red Machine, GAYNGS). Here are 14 things we learned from their wide-ranging hour-and-a-half conversation, recorded in January and posted this week. Lazerbeak is an awesome wedding DJ “It was probably…