News and InterviewsInterview: Mitski's many livesAlyssa Edes and Ailsa Chang • Aug 10, 2018Mitski's new album 'Be the Cowboy' explores the singer's roles onstage, in relationships and as a woman in the world. The artist talked to NPR's Ailsa Chang about how there's no such thing as one identity.
News and InterviewsA conversation with Courtney BarnettBob Boilen, Robin Hilton and Catherine Zhang • Jul 31, 2018The singer and guitarist fields comments from listeners about her music and talks about the ways her songs can be interpreted.
News and InterviewsChris Eldridge: This Solitary Enterprise Jul 26, 2018Chris Eldridge - also known as Critter to his friends and fans - is an exceptional guitarist with bluegrass in his pedigree and his own long musical career. In addition to his work with Punch Brothers and his guitar duo with Julian Lage, he regularly joins the band on Live from Here, playing acoustic and electric guitar and singing backup on everything from bluegrass standards to covers of The Strokes.
News and InterviewsInterview: Adam Weiner of Low Cut ConnieMary Lucia • Jul 17, 2018Low Cut Connie frontman Adam Weiner describes how he and his bandmates are staying busy touring and recording -- even if that means doing those things simultaneously. Weiner also talks about what helps him get motivated to give his all at every show.
News and InterviewsABBA: a Swedish perspectiveLuke Taylor • Jul 16, 2018In the same week as the Ordway launches its production of 'Mamma Mia!' and the film 'Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again' is released, Swedish-born ABBA fan Martin Bertilsson shares a number of facts and stories about the band in a series of videos for The Current.
News and InterviewsHow Ambient Inks ended up running merch for the Eaux Claires festivalErica Pearson • Jul 2, 2018The lineup at Eaux Claires may still be under wraps — but it's no secret who will be in charge of the merch.
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.