Minneapolis multi-hyphenate artist Dessa spoke with host Jill Riley of her experience during the federal occupation, and what shows are coming up in 2026.

Before making her upcoming sixth album, the country star returned to her small-town Texas home and discovered the power of in-between spaces. "I found a lot of clarity there," she says.

Legendary artist Patti Smith spoke with host Jill Riley about her latest memoir, Bread of Angels, navigating grief with gratitude, and her upcoming event in Minneapolis.

Sukpatch’s Stephen Hermann and Chris Heidman discuss Thin Skin Diver, a brimming new compilation of Sukpatch’s work, and share stories of Mike D watching them perform at 7th St Entry and more exploits of their early days.

Isbell and company treated the Minneapolis audience to a 23-song setlist that sampled broadly from Isbell’s discography.

Starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s show at Armory will be livestreamed in the Twin Cities at 89.3 FM and worldwide at thecurrent.org.

Normandale Hills Elementary music teacher Jeff “Mr. Z” Zupfer is hoping Minnesota musicians join his revival of a state song he wrote during the historically cold winter of 2019.

Minnesota artists Anna Devine and Ryam Kemp of Chutes stopped by The Current’s Morning Show to talk about the Melt ICE compilation.

Singer-songwriter Mitski spoke with host Gannon about the process of creating the sound and imagery of her latest album Nothing’s About to Happen to Me.

The shortlist also includes a 1990s pop diva, heavy metal pioneers and a legendary R&B singer and producer.