The Current’s 893 Essential Voices countdown will air during Minnesota Public Radio’s Spring Member Drive from Monday, May 4, to Friday, May 8.

British Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Joe Jackson talked with host Jill Riley about his new album Hope and Fury, his upcoming show in Minneapolis, and more.

Tommy Barbarella, keyboardist and former member of the New Power Generation, talked with Jill Riley about the concert film Prince & the New Power Generation: Live at Glam Slam, premiering on the closing night of the 45th annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.

The Boss brought the full weight of the E Street Band — and the full weight of the moment — to a three-hour set.

Melissa Etheridge spoke with host Jill Riley on her new album Rise, her upcoming tour with Wynonna Judd, and working with Shooter Jennings.

Dave Ahl and Chris Osgood, members of the legendary punk band The Suicide Commandos, visited The Current and talked with host Jill Riley about celebrating 50 years making music, their new album, and their upcoming Farewell Blowout Show at First Avenue.

The festival’s lineup included Rochester-based artists as well as acts from around Minnesota and even as far as Green Bay, Wisconsin.

The Current Presents Minnesota Music Month featuring: NUR-D, runo plum, and Agnes Uncaged with Special Appearances by jeremy messersmith, Singing Resistance Twin Cities, and the High School for Recording Arts Students

Musician and producer Jack Antonoff talked with host Jill Riley about the upcoming Bleachers album, everyone for ten minutes, out May 22, and what it means to stay authentic for the fans.

Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie stopped by The Current and shared with host Jill Riley about staying true to his values as an artist, and about his upcoming album Livin in the USA.