Singer-songwriter JD McPherson and his band demonstrate a work ethic befitting musicians and music that comes from America's less mythologized, more salt-of-the-earth places. 'We're playing a lot of shows,' McPherson says, 'but you know what? It's all good.' JD McPherson plays Rock the Garden on Sunday, June 21. Before then, get to know a bit more about this hard-working singer-songwriter.

Sweet and fizzy, barbed and aggressive, these are speeding-with-the-windows-down songs. But they also feel true to the life of the charismatic ball of nerves at their core.

With the approval of the estate of Charles M. Schulz, Hot Chip have released a line of limited-edition shirts inspired by 1960s designs featuring the Peanuts characters. (Pitchfork) The Foo Fighters have cancelled all remaining European tour dates, including a slot at the Glastonbury festival, as Dave Grohl recovers from a broken leg he suffered due to a fall…

Lucy Kaplansky and Richard Shindell have dozens of solo albums to their names. Now, finally, they're together as a duo, calling themselves the Pine Hill Project. Their new album is called 'Tomorrow You're Going' and they stopped in to the Radio Heartland studio to play some songs from the record.

Conor Oberst's agitated, political punk band returns with its first album in 13 years – just in time to respond to a new generation of outrage-inducing headlines.

John Mark Nelson's next album, 'I'm Not Afraid', is scheduled for release on Sept. 11, 2015. Ahead of that, Nelson has released an advance single, 'Dream Last Night.' Listen to the new track here.

Last week, retired NASA employee Jack King, whose iconic countdowns earned him the nickname "the voice of Apollo," passed away at age 84. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's honor Jack King: What songs do you want to hear that feature an audible count-off? Send us your requests.

Cadence and the Wolf: Strong Minds, Strong Thighs At first listen and first glance, Cadence and the Wolf‘s new album could have come from the peak of the 90s grunge era…and then you notice that next to the combat boots on the album cover are a pair of Uggs. The six-year-old quartet were formerly known…

This week, John Moe stopped by The Current's Morning Show to talk to Jill Riley and Sean McPherson about how when other people are wearing virtual-reality headsets, you might be responsible for the safety of yourself and those around you. Also, a new video helps work out the difference between actors Jessica Chastain and Bryce Dallas Howard ... yes, they're different people.

Sean Lennon has a story that precedes him wherever he goes. He’s the son of a Beatle and tragically lost his father, John Lennon, when he was only five years old. His mother, Yoko Ono, is one of the most prolific and visible artists of her generation. And Sean has established himself as a thoughtful, engaged, and influential artist…