Bemidji native Berit “Ber” Dybing on new music, collaboration, writing lyrics, and living in Europe.

Listen to an interview with our January Artist of the Month — ber. She talks about her new, unreleased music, songwriting, collaborating, and more. Plus, hear music from the artists featured on January Scouting Report, including Arcwelder, Creeping Charlie, The Silent Treatment; and First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2023 Lineup, including REIKI, Clare Doyle, and more.

Wisconsin-originated and classically trained musician Joyann Parker came to the blues, jazz and gospel music later in life, but she celebrates it with gusto on her new album, “Roots.” Parker and her band visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra.

Behold the mind behind HiFi Hair, and its side hustle as a music emporium, in this close encounter with proprietor Jon Clifford.

New music from Creeping Charlie, Arcwelder, Basement Gang, Aiden Intro, and more.

Local grunge-pop rising stars Gully Boys and new wave newcomers Toilet Rats opened the show.

Here is a roundup of 15 of the biggest New Year’s Eve music events going on in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

The Current’s Emerging Artists Showcase brings together musicians from communities across our region to showcase and develop the next generation of songwriters and performers.

The Current’s top Minnesota singles of 2023

You haven’t heard 10-year-old Mira Babal's latest track on the Billboard Hot 100 — at least not yet. But “Mad for No Reason” is catchy, upbeat — and a callout to the adults in Mira’s life. She wants them to stop arguing all the time.