News and InterviewsJames Mercer of the Shins on 'Oh, Inverted World' at 21Zeke • Aug 16, 2022The Current’s Zeke connected with the singer-songwriter of the Shins to talk about the 21st anniversary of the Shins’ breakthrough debut album.
News and InterviewsU.S. Postal Service issues mariachi musicians stampsGabriel J. Sánchez • Aug 14, 2022Artist Rafael López used his upbringing in Mexico City for inspiration. It took two years of development before the set launched, and each stamp will carry on a cultural legacy forever.
News and InterviewsOlivia Newton-John, a sexy nerd for the rest of usEvie Nagy • Aug 14, 2022She was never just that prim prude from the start of Grease, nor the strutting vamp from its finale. Her superpower, for over 50 years, was embodying both at once.
News and InterviewsRaffaella’s debut album is a labor of loveCecilia Johnson and Zoe Prinds-Flash • Aug 12, 2022Live, Raff, Love grew out of a romantic and creative partnership with Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus.
News and InterviewsAdam Turman's artwork anchors community scavenger huntLuke Taylor • Aug 11, 2022Minnesota artist Adam Turman’s original characters provide the framework for a scavenger hunt designed to help locals and visitors discover two communities neighboring Minneapolis.
News and InterviewsTaylor Swift says she never heard 3LW's musicWynne Davis • Aug 10, 2022Taylor Swift says she had never heard of the group 3LW or their 2001 song "Playas Gon' Play" before a lawsuit was filed against her accusing her of stealing lyrics.
News and InterviewsMotown songwriter Lamont Dozier has diedElizabeth Blair • Aug 9, 2022Dozier died at 81. As part of the songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland, he co-wrote dozens of hits, including "Baby Love," "Heat Wave" and "Reflections," helping to define the Motown sound.
News and InterviewsMotown stars celebrate a museum expansionThe Associated Press • Aug 9, 2022Motown-era buildings near the museum have been transformed into Hitsville NEXT, which will be home to camps, workshops, master classes and community events.
News and Interviews1980s pop goddess Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73Mandalit del Barco and Neda Ulaby • Aug 8, 2022English-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73. She was one of the the biggest pop stars in the 1970's and early 1980's.
News and InterviewsLauv longs for childhood happiness on 'All 4 Nothing'Ziad Buchh and A Martinez • Aug 8, 2022One of pop music's main advocates of normalizing mental health issues, Lauv released a new album on Friday; it's called All 4 Nothing.