The Current Guitar CollectionHarry of Superorganism, Fender StratocasterLuke Taylor • Mar 28, 2018Following the recent in-studio session with Superorganism, guitarist Harry (aka Christopher Young) took a few moments to talk about the instrument he plays and how it contributes to Superorganism's sound.
News and InterviewsWhat you could take away from 'David Bowie Is'Piotr Orlov • Mar 19, 2018When the exhibit was first conceived, in tandem with Bowie's own collection, its success was far from guaranteed. In the five years since, it's outlived its subject and changed as much as he once did. 'David Bowie Is' will run through July 15, 2018, at the Brooklyn Museum in New York.
The Current Guitar CollectionTalking guitars and songwriting with Caitlyn SmithLuke Taylor • Mar 15, 2018On a recent visit to The Current studio, Nashville-based singer-songwriter talked about some of her favorite guitars, and how the name of her breakout album, 'Starfire,' is taken from one of them.
News and InterviewsGabriel Roth talks about Daptone RecordsToki Wright • Mar 14, 2018The co-founder of Daptone Records, home to artists like Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley, The Budos Band, Antibalas and other high-quality bands, talks with Toki Wright about what it was like to work with Sharon Jones, about the future of Daptone, about the Dap-Kings' chemistry and more. 'We never rehearsed,' Roth says. 'A big part of it was learning to react to each other on stage and follow the music.'
WatchCheck out 'Music to Watch,' a new feature Mar 13, 2018Music to Watch is a new feature from The Current where host Sean McPherson checks in Kateri Palen, music segment producer, and Brian Stack, writer and actor, both of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on CBS. Together, the three swap notes about music and artists who have captured their attention lately. This week, Sean, Kateri and Brian talk about David Byrne, Chance the Rapper, Brandi Carlile, Julien Baker and more.
News and InterviewsLucius talk about 'Nudes' track by trackLuke Taylor • Mar 8, 2018'Nudes,' the latest album by Lucius, comprises 10 tracks of stripped-down, acoustic original songs as well as reimagining of songs from Lucius's back-catalog and some well-placed covers. The album was produced by Lucius frontwomen Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe, who recently spoke with The Current to share thoughts about each of the tracks on the new album.
News and InterviewsMoby muses on his new album, the state of humanityJill Riley and Brian Oake • Feb 28, 2018This Friday, March 2, Moby releases his latest album, 'Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt.' In the run-up to the album's release, Moby spoke to Oake & Riley about what influenced the album and its themes, which emerge from Moby's reflections on 'who we are as a species.' Listen to the complete interview.
News and InterviewsRobert Plant on 'Carry Fire,' Low and Led ZeppelinJill Riley • Feb 21, 2018Ahead of his sold-out show at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis with his band, the Sensational Space Shifters, Robert Plant took some time to talk with The Current's Jill Riley about his latest record, his admiration of Duluth's Low and even a few thoughts on Led Zeppelin's 50th anniversary.
News and Interviewsjeremy messersmith announces new album, puts 'Purple Hearts' on displayCecilia Johnson • Feb 14, 2018The Twin Cities' town troubadour is back. jeremy messersmith shares single "Purple Hearts" in anticipation of 'Late Stage Capitalism,' which is due out March 9, 2018.
News and InterviewsChristopher Michael Jensen recruits Manchita, Student 1 for eating disorder recovery benefitCecilia Johnson • Feb 11, 2018Christopher Michael Jensen has put together the latest in his series of charitable and/or activist-minded concerts: a benefit for eating disorder recovery, supporting the Joy Project in Minneapolis. He stopped by The Current to discuss the show.