News and InterviewsOn '30,' Adele walks among usAnn Powers • Nov 17, 2021The star who commands a planetary position in the galaxy of pop chronicles divorce and soul-searching recovery on an album that thrillingly redefines her artistry by bringing her gently down to earth.
News and InterviewsMason Jennings on 2022 record "Real Heart," and new side project Painted ShieldDiane and Mason Jennings • Nov 17, 2021Mason Jennings connects with Local Show host Diane about his 2022 record "Real Heart," and Painted Shield—his new project with Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, which also has their sophomore record in the works for next year.
News and InterviewsBandwidth: My first Twin Cities concert in a long, long timeReed Fischer • Nov 12, 2021Plus: Beach House’s new record’s MN connection, fresh holiday music from local legends, and more.
News and InterviewsSting talks Dune, his new record "The Bridge," and his first Vegas residencyJill Riley • Nov 12, 2021From his home in Malibu, California Sting joins The Current to talk about his first residency in Vegas, his new record "The Bridge," and the memories that were stirred up from his role in the 1984 version of Dune when he saw the 2021 adaptation.
News and InterviewsRising band Killusonline are fueled by visceral live energyJulian • Nov 9, 2021The Minneapolis group says they put on “the most lit live show you've ever been to."
News and InterviewsInterview: Tears for Fears' Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith talk "The Tipping Point"Jill Riley • Nov 9, 2021Jill Riley catches up with Tears for Fears' Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith about their 2022 record The Tipping Point. The English duo talk about getting the band back together after a fateful fax, how honesty in songwriting retains its appeal across generations, and how they stumbled into stardom in their early days by making art that they loved.
News and InterviewsLydia Liza frustrated at new 'Baby It's Cold Outside'Jay Gabler • Nov 8, 2021Minneapolis singer-songwriter Lydia Liza has taken to Twitter accusing Netflix of ‘stealing my version of Baby It’s Cold Outside’ for their new holiday film ‘Love Hard.’
News and InterviewsCrowd surge kills at least 8 at Houston music festivalThe Associated Press • Nov 6, 2021Officials described a surge of the crowd at the Astroworld Festival Friday night while rapper Travis Scott was performing. An estimated 50,000 people were in attendance.
News and InterviewsBandwidth: Elvis Costello's belated First Avenue debutReed Fischer • Nov 5, 2021Plus: Lizzo’s Halloween costume, 25 hours of the Time, and FPA’s latest release.
News and InterviewsInterview: Johnny Marr on "Fever Dream Pts. 1-4"Jill Riley • Nov 5, 2021Johnny Marr talks to Jill Riley about his Crazy Face Factory outside of Manchester, how the new album title “Fever Dream Pts. 1-4” shaped his songwriting, and his latest work with Billie Eilish and Finneas on the new Bond film "No Time To Die".