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.

Big Turn Music Fest fills the city of Red Wing with music on Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, Feb. 21. The wide-ranging festival features rock bands, singer-songwriters, hip-hop acts, big bands and more.

Big Turn Music Fest fills the city of Red Wing with music. The wide-ranging festival features rock bands, singer-songwriters, hip-hop acts, big bands and more.

Jen Winterfeldt, Director of Community Relations at Minnesota United FC, along with Austin and Taryn Durry of the band Durry, stopped by The Current’s Morning Show to talk with host Jill Riley about the Minnesota United FC Kickoff Concert happening at First Avenue.

Starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, Brandi Carlile’s sold-out show at Target Center will be livestreamed in the Twin Cities at 89.3 FM and worldwide at thecurrent.org.

Both locally and nationally, musicians have raised their voices to respond with action, art, and words of solidarity. This page provides regular updates on musicians’ responses to ICE in Minnesota.

Before the lineup was officially announced to the public, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon invited the local community to find out who’s playing the fest, one by one, with tokens resembling the Midwestern staple instant-win lottery tickets, AKA pull tabs.

Nadi McGill from Twin Cities United Performers (TCUP), and Hippo Campus members Jake Luppen and Nathan Stocker, talked with host Jill Riley about the upcoming I.C.E. Out! show at First Avenue.