Lanue tells Diane about her musical journey, forthcoming album, and love of vintage clothing.

Kokou Kah is a rapper who describes his music as a “true fusion.” The artist, currently living in Brooklyn Center, is part of the lineup at First Avenue’s Best New Bands on Jan. 7.

Thank you for voting in our Top 89 countdown! The Current’s Best New Albums of 2021 include work by Japanese Breakfast, Jon Batiste, and Low.

Thank you for voting in our Top 89 countdown! The Current’s Best New Artists of 2021 include Wet Leg, Olivia Rodrigo, and Little Simz.

Thank you for voting in our Top 89 countdown! The Current’s Best Covers of 2021 include Lucius, Childish Gambino, and Robert Plant & Alison Krauss.

Thank you for voting in The Current’s Top 89 countdown! Please enjoy The Current’s Best Local Songs of 2021.

Since it’s Christmas Eve, we’re turning back the calendar to enjoy holiday classics from the Jets, Ondara, Gaelynn Lea, Sweetwater Revival, and Robert Robinson.

Here’s what songs The Current staff have been digging in 2021.

Hippo Campus play ball, Mati goes for a ride, Gully Boys turn the dial left, Maya Lucia rocks a love shack, and the Scarlet Goodbye wax lyrical.

Caroline Smith has been carrying a baby, fixing a house, and building new musical community in Minneapolis.