News and InterviewsFlorence Welch interviewAri Shapiro and Christina Cala • Jun 28, 2018Florence Welch goes back 15 years in Florence + The Machine's new album 'High as Hope' to detail her drunken teenage years and how she's changed with time and sobriety.
News and InterviewsIrma Thomas to receive Americana's Lifetime AchievementLuke Taylor • Jun 26, 2018The Grammy Award-winning 'Soul Queen of New Orleans' will be recognized for her work at the Americana Honors and Awards on Sept. 12, 2018, at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
News and InterviewsDwynell Roland performs in The Current's studioAndrea Swensson and Cecilia Johnson • Jun 12, 2018Dwynell Roland stopped by the Local Show to perform music from Young Roland.
News and InterviewsInterview with Electric Fetus co-founder Ron KorshLuke Taylor • Jun 10, 2018In 1968, Ron Korsh co-founded the Electric Fetus with his friend Dan Foley. The Current recently caught up with Korsh at his home in Washington, D.C. Among several interesting facts and recollections, Korsh talks about the inspiration for the name 'Electric Fetus,' about what made him leave retail for architecture, and how - coincidentally - he designed the house where drummer Bobby Z now lives.
News and Interviewsk.d. lang to receive the Americana Trailblazer AwardLuke Taylor • Jun 7, 2018The Canadian singer-songwriter will be honored at the Americana Music Association's annual awards program on Sept. 12, 2018, in Nashville.
News and InterviewsDavid Byrne talks 'American Utopia,' biking with Oake & RileyJill Riley and Brian Oake • May 17, 2018David Byrne talks with Brian Oake and Jill Riley about his creative process, love of biking, and upcoming Minneapolis shows.
News and InterviewsAmericana Music Association 2018 Awards NomineesBill DeVille and Luke Taylor • May 15, 2018In a ceremony streamed live from Nashville, Tenn., the nominees for the 2018 Americana Music Association's Honors and Awards were announced. Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, I'm With Her, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, and Anderson East were among the nominees across six categories. See a complete list of the nominees and watch Bill DeVille's video summary.
News and InterviewsBecky Kapell celebrates 'That Certain Ache'Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 15, 2018Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Becky Kapell says her new album ' was inspired by David Duchovny and Dolly Parton.' Ahead of the album's release show on Friday, May 18, Kapell, along with guitarist and producer Paul Bergen, joined Mike Pengra in the Radio Heartland studio to spin a few tracks and to talk about the new album.
News and InterviewsMason Jennings is out of the woods with new musicJill Riley and Brian Oake • May 9, 2018On Friday, May 11, Mason Jennings releases his new album, 'Songs From When We Met,' which was recorded in the woods near Eau Claire, Wis. Jennings, who describes it as an album about love and healing, stopped by The Current to talk to Brian Oake and Jill Riley about what inspired this output of new music.
News and InterviewsNewly minted star Caitlyn Smith comes home to Cannon FallsErica Pearson • Apr 19, 2018Even as she found success as a Music City songwriter, Caitlyn Smith slowly let go of her own teenage dreams -- of signing with a label, playing live on national TV, having her voice ring out on the radio to folks back home in Cannon Falls, MN.