Hear our in-studio session and interview with powwow singer Joe Rainey. The Minneapolis native performed three tracks with producer Andrew Broder, mixing orchestral and experimental electronic soundscapes with Rainey’s gorgeous native chanting. Diane talked with him about the impetus and inspiration for the this unique collaboration, as well as his aspirations to uplift and amplify Native culture, which is often overlooked by the general public. Also, hear live recordings from singer-songwriter Ondara’s Microshow in October, as well as music from Lissie, Maddie Thies, Gabe Barnett, J.E. Sunde and more.

Kenya-born, Minnesota-based singer-songwriter performed a solo acoustic set of songs from his latest album, ‘Spanish Villager No. 3,’ as well as some songs from his previous album, ‘Tales Of America (The Second Coming).’

If you don’t feel up for standing over a simmering pot for hours, we’ve made a list of standout spots to get soup in the Twin Cities.

The Minneapolis-based Indigenous singer-songwriter is taking part in The Current’s Emerging Artists Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Duluth.

The Midwest shoegaze compilation Southeast of Saturn Vol. 2 includes songs by Colfax Abbey, 27 Various, Shapeshifter, Fauna, and Ousia.

All winter long, The Current’s diverse team of contributors will help you enjoy the best of the season with weekly guides to music, events, entertainment, and recreation.

Ten years ago, Doomtree’s established artist/producer Lazerbeak released his most career-defying record, Lava Bangers. The freshly released Lava Bangers II, in celebration of the first, consists of 20 new instrumental beats, from techno, hyper-pop and hip-hop. Lazerbeak spoke with Local Show host Diane about this new record, as well as his work with Lizzo, Dessa, Doomtree, and more.

Saturday night’s show in Minneapolis featured songs from the band’s latest, ‘Alpenglow,’ as well as an opening performance by Charlie Parr. Low’s Alan Sparhawk made a surprise appearance to perform “When I Go Deaf.”

The Minnesota-based, avant-garde Pow Wow singer underlines his contempt for the grim reaper who takes his loved ones too soon.

Cloquet-based composer Lyz Jaakola wrote the music for ‘Mináǧi kiŋ dowáŋ: A Zitkála-Šá Opera’ alongside a decolonized artistic team and cast. Jaakola is part of The Current’s 2022 Emerging Artists Showcase.