After a decade, the singer-songwriter has a new album. He talks with NPR's Michel Martin about U.S. elections, Brexit, the Bataclan, the migrant crisis -- and his own mortality.

Frank Black joined Jade on the phone for a conversation about Pixies' new album 'Head Carrier.'

When the Shelters performed their song 'Rebel Heart' in our studio, guitarist Josh Jove performed on a 12-string Rickenbacker. After the session, Jove told us about the guitar -- and that it was given to him by none other than Tom Petty, who co-produced the Shelter's self-titled debut album.

Tommy Stinson entered the music industry as the bassist for the Replacements. He's gone on to work with Guns 'n Roses and other artists, but now, Stinson is focusing on his own music, with his duo Cowboys in the Campfire and with the rebooted Bash & Pop. 'It just feels good to be able to do my own thing,' Stinson tells The Current's Bill DeVille. Listen to the complete interview.

Chuck Berry, the father of rock 'n' roll, gives us a new album announcement for his 90th birthday. CHUCK will be his first in 38 years.

Following the release of her seventh studio album, Regina Spektor sat down to chat with 'New Hot' host David Safar to talk about 'Remember Us to Life,' working with producer Leo Abrahams and recording at the Village in Los Angeles.

Atlanta-based visual artist -- and Prince fan -- Sarah Marks was stricken with grief when Prince died on April 21, 2016. Five days later, she released a tweet with an animated GIF depicting many phases in Prince's career. 'I think most artists process grief through their art,' Marks says. 'I think it's a more natural process that way.' Read more about Sarah Marks and about the GIF that has made its way around the world among Prince fans.

Following a recent in-studio recording session at The Current, Sara Watkins took some time to tell us about her parlor-style guitar. Watkins describes the inspiration for the guitar's vintage appearance, and she tells us what she likes about composing and performing on it.

In 2000 The Avalanches put out Since I Left You to mass critical and fan adoration. They've spent the last 16 years listening for the perfect samples to create their latest album, Wildflower, and still fall in love with the simple sounds of everyday life.

Olsen's music has earned her critical acclaim, but also a reputation as a tortured soul. The 29-year-old songwriter's third album, 'My Woman,' showcases a more lighthearted side.