News and Interviews2025 Americana Honors & Awards nominees announcedLuke Taylor • Jun 10, 2025The 24th Annual Americana Honors & Awards will be presented on September 10 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
News and InterviewsTwin Cities Pride shows 2025John Kueppers • May 30, 2025Pride Weekend and the weeks leading up are loaded with excitement. Make the most of Pride Month with our list of over 30 live music events in the Twin Cities.
News and InterviewsInterview: Jill Riley talks to Alan Sparhawk about new album with Trampled by TurtlesJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 29, 2025Alan Sparhawk has joined forces with fellow Duluth band Trampled by Turtles on a new album, out May 30, called Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles. Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show spoke to Alan Sparhawk about the process of creating the music, friendship, and supporting loved ones while they navigate grief.
News and Interviews‘Washita Love Child’ remembers Indigenous guitarist Jesse Ed Davis’ prolific music careerLeah Lemm • May 28, 2025Indigenous guitarist Jesse Ed Davis played alongside iconic musicians in the 1970s and 1980s. His life, career and ancestors are remembered in a recent book by author Douglas Miller.
News and Interviews10 years later, Sufjan Stevens offers a startling reevaluation of 'Carrie & Lowell'Robin Hilton • May 27, 2025In a conversation with All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton, Stevens shares a complex and conflicted view of the album he wrote about his mother in the wake of her death from cancer. Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.
News and InterviewsBig summer concerts: Minnesota outdoor live music guide for 2025Staff • May 26, 2025Use this summer-long guide to find outdoor music events at amphitheaters, festivals, stadiums, parks, rooftops, block parties, patios, and more in the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, and a few outside our borders.
News and InterviewsWhat's the best way for a music fan to support their favorite artists?Ann Powers • May 22, 2025In 2025, fandom is complicated. Music is at nearly everyone's fingertips. Concert ticket prices are through the roof. Some fans take devotion to new extremes. What do we owe to the artists we love?
WatchLady Blackbird performs songs from 'Slang Spirituals' at The CurrentJessica Paxton • May 20, 2025Lady Blackbird embraces her voice and her emerging sound to tell her own stories on her second full-length album.
Reviews'SNL' just wrapped its 50th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guestsStephen Thompson • May 19, 2025For a show that's never been shy about celebrating itself, Saturday Night Live was bound to lean hard into its 50th season. But the results were as mixed as ever.
News and InterviewsGary Louris plays songs from 'Dark Country' at The CurrentBill DeVille • May 18, 2025The Jayhawks’ frontman released his fourth solo album, ‘Dark Country,’ on February 14 of this year.