"Wasted Love," sung by the classically trained countertenor JJ, beat out 25 other songs for the top prize at the international competition held this year in Basel, Switzerland.

Motown legend Smokey Robinson is being criminally investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department following allegations accusing him of a series of sexual assaults.

The 15th annual Duluth Dylan Fest features nightly Bob-centric music, historic landmark visits, and a lecture series drawing fans from all over the world. From May 18 to May 25, a wide range of events are scheduled around Dylan’s May 24 birthday and serve as a launchpad to explore his deep Minnesota roots.

The iconic and cherished Art-A-Whirl weekend is back Friday, May 16, to Sunday, May 18, for its 30th year. Here are some live music highlights to check out all weekend long.

The 27th Annual Homegrown Music Festival, the biggest week-long music event in Minnesota, ran from Sunday, April 27, until Sunday, May 4, at more than 30 venues in Duluth.

Indie folk band The Head and the Heart are releasing their sixth album, Aperture, on Friday, May 9, and starting their North American tour on May 30. Vocalist and guitarist John Russell and pianist Kenny Hensley spoke to Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show about the process of recording the new album and their upcoming tour.

The Current caught up with Van Etten at home before she and the Attachment Theory began their current North American tour, which stops at St. Paul’s Palace Theatre on Saturday, May 10.

Folk and Americana artist Metts stands apart from other ‘American Idol’ alumni by virtue of creating his own music.

The late singer-songwriter had visited The Current on a couple of occasions, and always brought his warm, genuine spirit.

The three-day festival included a reunion of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and the debut of Giddens’ new band, The Old-Time Revue.