The Local Show®Interview: Haley teases new record and discusses artistic processDiane • Apr 27, 2022Haley talks to Diane about her upcoming LP, performance at Mid West Music Fest 2022, artistic process, painting, and the music that’s currently moving her.
News and InterviewsRapper-activist Linqua Franqa is on a mission Allyson McCabe • Apr 26, 2022Athens, Ga. is often regarded as one of the best college towns in America, but around 30% of residents live below the poverty line. Mariah Parker—aka Linqua Franqa—is looking to bridge that divide.
News and InterviewsI Self Devine’s fourth album is an exploration of self, faith, and spiritualityAli Elabbady • Apr 25, 2022Digging into the details of the rapper’s latest album, ‘That Which Is Hidden.’
News and InterviewsInterview: H.E.R. talks Fender collaboration, channeling Prince, and trusting your gut Apr 22, 2022Ahead of her upcoming show at The Armory in Minneapolis, H.E.R. connects with Zeke about her recent custom guitar collaboration with Fender, her appreciation of Minnesota through ‘Purple Rain,’ and her dreams of one day headlining a stadium tour.
News and InterviewsOn 'Just Like That...,' Bonnie Raitt keeps on it Jewly Hight • Apr 22, 2022Raitt says she has long admired artists who continued to stretch well into their careers. On her latest album, she does the same, acknowledging the passage of time without surrendering to nostalgia.
News and InterviewsAfternoon host Mary Lucia is leaving The Current Apr 19, 2022The popular personality has been with the station since its inception 17 years ago.
News and InterviewsVirtual Session: Andrew Bird talks upcoming record 'Inside Problems,' and scoring Judd Apatow's 'The Bubble'Jade • Apr 19, 2022Ahead of the release of his 2022 record 'Inside Problems,' singer-songwriter Andrew Bird joins The Current to talk about his inspiration for the album, scoring the new Judd Apatow film 'The Bubble,' and grappling with writing music in solitude. Plus, Bird shares performances of two tracks from the upcoming record.
News and InterviewsHow evening host Ayisha Jaffer found her way to The Current Jade and Ayisha Jaffer • Apr 18, 2022Ayisha Jaffer’s full-time hosting role at The Current begins Monday, April 18. Before her first shift, Jaffer spoke with The Current’s Jade about a journey that literally took her around the world before coming to The Current.
LineCheck: The rollercoaster of organizing concerts during a pandemicDiane • Apr 18, 2022In this episode of LineCheck, Gully Boys members and First Avenue and MNIVA staff tell Diane how they’re navigating pandemic year three.
News and InterviewsWatch: Lizzo pulls double duty on 'Saturday Night Live' Apr 18, 2022The singer and actor was the host and musical guest on Saturday evening.