News and InterviewsMick Jagger On The Apocalyptic 'Gimme Shelter'NPR Staff • Nov 21, 2012The 1969 song is about a "world closing in on you" -- and it still speaks to us today.
News and InterviewsWillie Nelson: Road Rules And Deep ThoughtsNPR Staff • Nov 20, 2012The 79-year-old country singer's new memoir collects his thoughts from long stretches on tour.
News and InterviewsArmed With Age And Experience, Soundgarden ReturnsNPR Staff • Nov 19, 2012Singer Chris Cornell discusses the band's breakup, reunion and the new album, "King Animal."
News and InterviewsHear the first 2 Tracks from MN Beatles Project vol. 4 Nov 16, 2012The fourth edition of the MN Beatles Project is about the be released. The Current's Morning Show sat down with creator of the MN Beatles Project, Mark Gehring and rapper Astronautalis, to listen to 2 cuts and talk about the album release.
News and InterviewsBack Home Interview with Kevin Kling and Mason Jennings Nov 14, 2012The Current's Morning Show sat down with playwright and storyteller Kevin Kling and singer-songwriter Mason Jennings to find out about their new holiday show Back Home.
PhotosSlideshow: Matt & Kim at First AveMatt & Kim • Nov 8, 2012Brooklyn-based indie pop duo Matt & Kim brought their party-starting sound to the First Ave mainroom last night, thrilling the crowd with stripped-down yet charged versions of their biggest hits. Enjoy a slideshow of photos by Nate Ryan from the show.
News and InterviewsEating and Drinking with Rachel Hutton: Fish JelloSteve Seel and Rachel Hutton • Nov 8, 2012Minnesota Monthly's food editor Rachel Hutton joins the Current's Morning Show to talk about the latest trends in the Minnesota dining scene.
News and InterviewsLianne La Havas: 'The Golden Girl Of British Music'Elizabeth Blair • Nov 6, 2012The 23-year-old singer-songwriter, who has been compared to Adele, swept critics after her TV debut.
News and InterviewsDavid Byrne creates building-sized instrument with Peter Remes Nov 6, 2012David Byrne is back in town, but this time he'll be sitting back and letting us make the music. Alongside Peter Remes, founder of First & First Creative Real Estate, Byrne is bringing Play The Building to Minnesota.
News and InterviewsThe Local Show talks with Chaperone RecordsDavid Campbell, Jon Schober and Bob Monahan • Nov 5, 2012The local music scene in Duluth has been gaining some well-deserved attention in the past couple of years, and the addition of a new record label in town definitely won't hurt the spotlight. Chaperone Records may be a baby still -- it was only launched in May of this year -- but its roster already includes some of the brightest talent on the North Shore.