Glyn Johns, a producer and sound engineer who’s worked with everyone from the Who to the Clash to the Eagles, is about to release a memoir titled Sound Man. Among the stories he recounts is an episode from 1969 when Bob Dylan asked Johns if the Beatles and the Rolling Stones might be interested in making album with him. Johns excitedly approached the two…

'Sonic Highways' marks the twentieth anniversary since the band formed to record their hit heavy debut album. Over the past two decades the band that once existed in the halo of Nirvana has emerged as Grohl's true legacy.

The Current’s Bill DeVille celebrated five years of United States of Americana with a sold out crowd last night at the Turf Club in St. Paul, Minn. On the bill were rising acts in the genre including Minneapolis’ Frankie Lee and Jack Klatt and Texas-based Israel Nash, who stopped by The Current with his full…

What songs by bands with cities in their names do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Happy Friday! Is #pointergate getting you down? Might I recommend stepping away from social media for a moment and letting a little music cure what ails you. I have a lot of goodies on deck for you today, including a powerhouse performance from Caroline Smith, an irresistible new power-pop tune, and an immersive new video from rapper MaLLy.…

Bob Dylan and his band were at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis this week for a three-night stand that began on Tuesday. I attended all three shows; reviews and set list(s) from each night are below. Tuesday, Nov. 4 The last time Bob Dylan played an election-night show in Minneapolis, the mood was jubilant. It was Nov.…

Yesterday, hard rock fans around the world turned to each other and asked, “Does ‘procure a murder’ mean what I think it means?” Yes, it does: Phil Rudd, drummer for AC/DC, was charged with trying to hire someone to commit two murders. For that charge, as well as charges of threatening murder and possessing illegal drugs, Rudd…

As the show celebrates its fifth birthday, 'United States of Americana' host Bill DeVille shares his top five in-studio memories so far, plus another highlight from the popular Sunday-morning roots-music program. Do you remember these?

I’m at the Iceland Airwaves music festival in Reykjavik, something which I’ve long wanted to do and finally — somewhat on a whim — decided to do. After only just a little over two days, I can unequivocally say to you: If Iceland is on any kind of wish list for you to visit, do…

Let's put together a set of songs with occupations in the title of the song. What do you want to hear?