Jackie Shane sings with a voice that has seen the world, judged it, found it lacking, but will humor it this one last time.

Having spent several days exploring Iceland and its music scene during the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival, The Current's Program Director Jim McGuinn sums up his time there. 'At times in Iceland, when looking at fantastic mountains, lava fields, or northern lights, it feels like you are on another planet or on the moon, isolated from the rest of the world and able to foster your own reality,' McGuinn writes. 'That reality manifests itself in the creative music and culture.' See McGuinn's summary along with many photos by Nate Ryan.

As the label Bella Union celebrates 20 years, founder Simon Raymonde reflects on his career with Cocteau Twins, the magic of Iceland, and his new band, Lost Horizons.

Following several days of musical and cultural discovery at Iceland Airwaves, Mark Wheat shares his thoughts as he reflects on his experiences in Akureyri and Reykjavik. See what Mark has to say, and browse a roundup of performance videos from our live broadcasts from Iceland.

Ryan Adams describes Husker Du's influence on his life and music.

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. This week's highlights include Weezer, Kaleo, Mavis Staples, St. Vincent and Dan Auerbach. See the complete listings.

It's day two of The Current's first-ever international live broadcasts. On Friday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Central Time), join host Mark Wheat as he broadcasts live from Akureyri, Iceland, for the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. Mark will have interviews, live performances and a few cultural insights as well.

The Current enjoyed a fantastic day of live performances and interviews from the Gotubarinn pub in Akureyri, Iceland, as part of the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. Watch Icelandic band Mammut perform their spellbinding a cappella song, 'Bye Bye,' recorded as it was broadcast live to The Current's listeners. Be sure to join Mark Wheat on Friday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time for more from the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival.

This week, we're excited to share with you a historic moment for The Current: our first-ever international live broadcast. On Thursday and Friday, Nov. 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Central Time), join host Mark Wheat as he broadcasts live from Akureyri, Iceland, for the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival.

With 'Can't Go Back', Ted Leo has gifted us with choppy, galloping guitar riffs reminiscent of Cheap Trick, combined with a pop punk sensibility and darker political undertones.