Rhymesayers artist Brother Ali returns to First Avenue tonight to spread 'All the Beauty in This Whole Life.' The week of the show, Hanna Bubser checked in with him about vulnerability, attitude, spiritual teaching, and much more. This is part two of two.

Rhymesayers artist Brother Ali returns to First Avenue tonight to spread 'All the Beauty in This Whole Life.' The week of the show, Hanna Bubser checked in with him about vulnerability, attitude, spiritual teaching, and much more. This is part one of two.

When Kate Stables and her band, This Is The Kit, visited The Current studio, Stables had what appeared to be a Hofner hollow-body guitar, and then another instrument that resembled a six-string banjo. After the session, Stables described the instruments she plays -- and the facts were surprising and a lot of fun. Here's what she had to say.

Fake Shore Drive founder Andrew Barber on why his blog has succeeded, where to spot musicians in Chicago, and which local rapper he's most proud of (you might be able to guess).

Since releasing her debut album 'Take Me Apart' in October, R&B/electronic artist Kelela has been touring with her friend Lafawndah and watching her popularity grow. Before her concert at the 7th St Entry, she told APM reporter Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis about songwriting and owning her identity as a Black woman.

When Bully visited The Current studio, frontperson Alicia Bognanno took some time to talk about what she calls her 'Frankenstein' guitar, 'and by that,' Bognanno explains, 'I mean it's just a bunch of different parts put together.' It's a hard-working guitar Bognanno loves; she plays most of Bully's shows using it and has written the band's two albums on it.

On Oct. 28, 1977, the Sex Pistols released their one and only studio album, 'Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols.' Forty years after its release, Mary Lucia interviewed Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones, now a longtime California resident and the host of his own long-running radio show. Jones reflects on his time in the Sex Pistols and their legacy, the longevity of their singular album, and about his more recent work as a radio host.

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis recently caught up with St. Paul rapper, J. Plaza, fresh from the A3C Music Festival in Atlanta, to discuss local artists in the Twin Cities, the life of an up-and-coming rapper and the state of hip-hop in Minnesota. J. Plaza also gives some interesting tips on how artists can build their brand and grow their audience.

Ever wanted a peek inside the green room of the 7th St Entry? Manchita and Jeremy Ylvisaker are here with your chance. We spoke to the duo about their memories of the iconic green room.

Mark Wheat sits down with Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane from Mumford and Sons at the conclusion of the Iceland Airwaves Festival.