Julian Green, content director of Carbon Sound, talks about how he got his start in radio and about the inspiration and mission of this new Urban Alternative streaming service. We’ll also discuss his favorite locals artists and why, and about how he uses social media to leverage community engagement. In addition, hear new local music from Velvet Negroni, Porcupine, Pavielle, Elyse Jones, Jonny Darko, Present Company and more.

Fresh new Minnesota music videos from Emily Haavik, Bad Bad Hats, Velvet Negroni, Porcupine, and Student 1.

Diane catches up with the producer, instrumentalist, film score composer, vocalist, painter, and visionary in the midst of preparing for an upcoming North American tour with Joe Rainey and performance/album release with Nashville songwriter Lambchop at the Walker Art Center.

Hear songs from Life Parade, Josh Lubovich, Aurora Baer, Big Wave Dave and the Ripples, Darren Sipity and more.

Diane celebrates one year of being on air as host of The Local Show. Special guest Andrew Broder talks about his innovative work as an electronica producer for some of the brightest talent in Minnesota and beyond. Also, hear new music from Huhroon, Emily Haavik, The Foxgloves, Miloe, Castle Theater, and more.

Notable music-inspired stops to fill out your next North Shore road trip to the North Country.

New music from Hippo Campus side project Brotherkenzie, Anju, Bad Posture Club, Little Man, and more.

Ka Lia Universe performed three songs from the MPR Booth at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair, followed by an interview with The Current's Local Show host Diane.

Hear a live performance and interview with Ka Lia Universe from the Minnesota State Fairground. The Hmong-American pop singer from St Paul and put on a lively set for fairgoers stopping by the MPR Booth. Also hear new Minnesota music from Corey Medina, Sophia Eris, 26 Bats! Cassette, Loser Magnet, Longshot, Unknown Prophets, and much more. 

For the months of September, October, and November, there’s so much prime activity happening around the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.