jeremy messersmith interview; New music from Thomas Sticha, Spymob, and more

July 19, 2026

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jeremy messersmith released his latest album, 'Fox/Coyote,' on April 1, 2026. He was photographed at Minnesota Public Radio on June 17, 2026.Bump Opera for MPR

Hear Diane chat with The Local Show’s July Artist of the Month, jeremy messersmith. We talked about the songwriter’s new LP Fox/Coyote, and how Minnesota music scene gives him vitality as an established working artist. Hear new music from artists like Thomas Sticha and Trampled by Turtles, and get a preview of the Minnesota artists performing at the Eaux Claires Music Festival this upcoming weekend.

Song Debuts:

“Keeping Our Heads Above Water” by The Jayhawks

“City Apartment” by Thomas Sticha

“pov” by Bird Dog

“Fro2en” by cool nel d

“Love is Everywhere (Beware) by Trampled by Turtles

“Another Night” by Spymob

“Robot Dogs” by The Stress of Her Regard

Playlist

Hour 1: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2026-07-19/19

Hour 2: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2026-07-19/20

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