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Interview with VIAL; International Women's Day

by Diane

March 08, 2026

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Minneapolis indie-punk band VIAL are, left to right, Taylor Kraemer, KT Branscom and Katie Fischer
Minneapolis indie-punk band VIAL are, left to right, Taylor Kraemer, KT Branscom and Katie FischerJuliet Farmer for MPR

Minneapolis indie-punk rockers VIAL chat with Diane about their 3rd studio album, HELLHOUND, and upcoming release show at Varsity Theater. In honor of International Women’s Day, the entire episode also features past and present female and femme voices from Minnesota, including new songs from Humbird and Joyann Parker.

Song Debuts:

“February” by Humbird

“End of the Line” by Joyann Parker

“Infected” by VIAL

Playlist

Hour 1: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2026-03-08/18

Hour 2: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2026-03-08/19

This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
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