SXSWAustin cancels SXSW because of coronavirusAnastasia Tsioulcas and Vanessa Romo • Mar 6, 2020'We are devastated to share this news with you,' organizers said in a statement. 'The show must go on is in our DNA, and this is the first time in 34 years that the March event will not take place.'
News and InterviewsCaroline Rose talks about new album, 'Superstar'Victoria Whitley-Berry and Rachel Martin • Mar 5, 2020NPR's Rachel Martin talks to the Americana-songwriter-turned-pop-star about her new concept album, which fictionalizes her own experiences with fame.
News and InterviewsNashville's music community responds to tornadoBrittney McKenna • Mar 4, 2020East Nashville, where many artists and industry folks work and live, was hit particularly hard by the tornado that swept through the city in the early hours of Tuesday.
News and InterviewsTornadoes in Tennessee kill dozens, cause great damageBrakkton Booker • Mar 3, 2020State officials say the overnight twisters damaged buildings and roads across multiple counties. Thousands are without power, and a state of emergency remains in effect.
News and InterviewsThe Recording Academy fires Deborah DuganAnastasia Tsioulcas • Mar 2, 2020The organization behind the Grammys announced Monday that it had fired Dugan, who was at the Academy for only five months, saying that an investigation found 'multitudes' of complaints against her.
News and InterviewsPublic Enemy 'moving forward' without Flavor FlavAndrew Flanagan • Mar 2, 2020The hype man and former reality television star was dismissed from the legendary rap group he co-founded after sending the Sanders campaign a cease-and-desist over a performance on Sunday.
News and InterviewsRobbie Robertson: 'It's been a long journey'Mary Lucia • Feb 28, 2020A new documentary, 'Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band,' opens Friday night at the Lagoon Landmark Cinema in Minneapolis. In the run-up to the release, Mary Lucia had the chance to talk with Robbie Robertson. Listen to Mary's conversation with Robertson about the new film.
News and InterviewsDavid Roback, Mazzy Star guitarist, dead at 61Andrew Flanagan • Feb 26, 2020The musician was a prominent member of the 1980s 'Paisley Underground' scene in his native Los Angeles before gaining commercial success with Mazzy Star in the early '90s.
News and InterviewsBill DeVille: host profileMichael Popham • Feb 24, 2020Bill DeVille's Twitter profile tells us he's 'just a dude who loves his family, music, running, coffee, a nice hat, a good martini and the Packers.' Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Popham spoke with DeVille recently to learn more about this host who has been with The Current since it first went on the air 15 years ago.
News and InterviewsDestiny Roberts on the hidden lessons from 'Roy G Biv'Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Feb 19, 2020St. Paul rapper Destiny Roberts, aka Moon Melanin Mami, talks to correspondent Jeffrey Bissoy about her ambitious 'Roy G. Biv' series of releases, which looks at different themes gathered under each color in the rainbow.