In town to play United States of Americana's fifth birthday bash, Israel Nash and company stopped by The Current to perform in our studio and to chat with host Bill DeVille before their gig at the Turf Club.

As the show celebrates its fifth birthday, 'United States of Americana' host Bill DeVille shares his top five in-studio memories so far, plus another highlight from the popular Sunday-morning roots-music program. Do you remember these?

I’m at the Iceland Airwaves music festival in Reykjavik, something which I’ve long wanted to do and finally — somewhat on a whim — decided to do. After only just a little over two days, I can unequivocally say to you: If Iceland is on any kind of wish list for you to visit, do…

Let's put together a set of songs with occupations in the title of the song. What do you want to hear?

MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs joins Steve Seel and Jill Riley to talk about the artful happenings around town this weekend.

So here’s a conundrum I’ve been mulling over lately: With so much hype all around us, and with the internet shoving one item after another down our throats with the promise that they are each the craziest, all-time best things that we absolutely must click on right now, what are we supposed to do when we actually really,…

New York had it's notorious blackout, Gram Parsons' body was stolen, and The Animals released their album, "It's My Life" Today in Music History.

“It’s presumptuous. It’s lazy,” says Dave Grohl about bands who perform classic albums front-to-back on tour. “I f—ing hate that,” Grohl told NME. He also revealed that he considered re-recording the entire Foo Fighters debut album for its 20th anniversary, until drummer Taylor Hawkins told him that would be the “worst idea ever.” Instead, Foo Fighters will celebrate…

The New Pornographers make it to the top of The Current's chart this week; Robert Plant and Chastity Brown climb five spots; Weezer and Doomtree are inducted to the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Jill Riley recently returned from her fourth visit to the Music City — Nashville, Tenn. Check out Jill's list of must-see places to go.