The Brooklyn rock band focuses on the quieter moments of its whirlwind phenomenon, Getting Killed, and, as a result, we get Geese in its purest form.

The star filled his set with hits and familiar images from home, but also expanded his lens to make an argument about the place of Puerto Rico within a larger American context.

According to frontman Jim James, these are meant to be peaceful protest songs, and all proceeds from the album are going to “organizations fighting for our safety and freedoms here at home.”

Musician and activist Billy Bragg spoke with host Zach McCormick about his song, “City of Heroes,” dedicated to the city of Minneapolis, and shared words of support to Minnesota as resistance continues all across the state.

Singer, songwriter, and producer Brandi Carlile spoke to host Jill Riley about performing at the upcoming Super Bowl, being a human, and her strong connection to Minnesota.

Control was released 40 years ago, on February 4, 1986. It was recorded at Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’ studios the previous year.

Kendrick Lamar, last year's biggest winner, could repeat in the major categories. Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga are also among the nominees up for multiple Grammys.

Friday afternoon at First Avenue in Minneapolis, A Concert of Solidarity and Resistance to Defend Minnesota raised money for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance.

The “very special guest” at A Concert of Solidarity and Resistance to Defend Minnesota in Minneapolis played his new anthem dedicated to Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Twin Cities rapper and activist Nur-D stopped by The Current’s studios to tell the story of how what was supposed to be a regular Saturday afternoon turned into the harrowing experience of being detained by federal agents shortly after 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti was killed in Minneapolis.