News and InterviewsThe Current Fall Guide 2021Jay Gabler, Lydia Moran and Sheila Regan • Sep 7, 2021Who's ready for sweater weather? We've compiled a list of happenings to fill your fall days in Minneapolis and St. Paul, with suggested excursions to some of Greater Minnesota's greatest places.
News and InterviewsInterview: Low's Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker on 'HeyMac Wilson • Aug 27, 2021Speaking on the band's goal to always expand their creative range, Low's Alan Sparhawk made sure to credit producer BJ Burton, "He's very interested in finding the outer reaches of the sonic possibilities and we're interested in finding the outer reaches of what a song and singing and sound can be."
News and InterviewsTommy Stinson on 'Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash,' Bob Stinson's guitar playing, and surviving COVIDJim McGuinn • Aug 25, 2021Bassist Tommy Stinson talks with Jim McGuinn on the fortieth anniversary of the Replacements' debut album.
News and InterviewsJim Walsh: The Replacements' debut album is 'the best American punk rock record of all time'Jill Riley • Aug 25, 2021It's the fortieth anniversary of the Replacements' debut album, and journalist Jim Walsh joins Jill Riley to trumpet its punkish glories.
News and Interviews"The more voices there are, the better," Aaron DessnerJill Riley • Aug 25, 2021Aaron Dessner of Big Red Machine and The National joined The Current to talk about Big Red Machine's 2021 sophomore record, 'How Long Do You Think It's Going To Last?', and how he got involved working with Taylor Swift for her 'Evermore' and 'Folklore' records.
News and InterviewsInterview: Ani DiFranco on 'Revolutionary Love'Jill Riley • Aug 20, 2021Ani DiFranco joins Jill Riley from The Current to talk about the making of her new record, 'Revolutionary Love,' as well as her recent memoir 'No Walls and the Recurring Dream'.
News and InterviewsInterview: Leon Bridges on 'Gold-Diggers Sound'Mac Wilson • Aug 13, 2021Leon Bridges returns with his third studio release, 'Gold-Diggers Sound,' whose name comes from the East Hollywood studio in which it was recorded. The Current's Mac Wilson had the chance to catch up with Bridges in an interview about writing the new record, some of his recent collaborations with fellow Texans Khruangbin, and the Australian electronic group The Avalanches.
News and InterviewsBillie Eilish can't wait to see the futureLulu Garcia-Navarro, Andrew Craig and Melissa Gray • Aug 1, 2021With lyrics poking at the ways young women are scrutinized and exploited, Happier than Ever finds Eilish in some dark corners -- but the pop supernova tells NPR she's got lots to feel hopeful about.
Listen to LoochInterview: The Shins' James Mercer on 'Oh, Inverted WorMary Lucia • Jun 16, 2021Celebrating the 20th Anniversary and remastered release of their record 'Oh, Inverted World,' James Mercer of The Shins joins Mary Lucia to talk about the iconic indie-rock release, what he's been up to, and one of the first places he remembers hearing "New Slang" playing in the wild after releasing it back in 2001.
Discover MusicMarie Ulven, 'Girl In Red,' Talks Fame, Sexuality And Her New AlbumLulu Garcia-Navarro and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • May 3, 2021NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Marie Ulven, who calls herself "girl in red," about her new album if i could make it go quiet.