August 01, 2015The country artist's chart-topping new album, 'Something More Than Free', comes at a turning point in his life. Save This Story
Jason Isbell Has Conquered Fear, But He's Still Learning About HimselfNPR Staff • Aug 1, 2015The country artist's chart-topping new album, 'Something More Than Free', comes at a turning point in his life.
9:30 Coffee Break: Once in a Blue MoonJill Riley and Sean McPherson • Jul 31, 2015Today, it's a blue moon. We won't have another until January 2018. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention the moon in the title or lyrics? Bonus points for "blue moon" mentions. Send us your requests.
Cube Critic: 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation'Euan Kerr • Jul 31, 2015MPR News Arts Reporter and Cube Critic Euan Kerr joins Jill Riley and Sean McPherson to talk about the latest installment in the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise. 'The action starts and then goes nonstop for two hours,' Euan says. 'It is brilliant summer fun.'
Friday Five: New videos from Sarah White, Tickle Torture, BdotCroc and moreStaff • Jul 31, 2015Sarah White: “Create Found” Sarah White and a group of dancers float against a white background in a video that, like her song “Create Found,” seems to suspend time. (Jay Gabler) Tickle Torture: Paint It Gold A new short documentary goes behind the scenes of one the most eye-popping stage shows to be found in Minnesota—or anywhere.…
Al Church signs off as Local Current DJ in ResidenceAl Church • Jul 31, 2015I’ve been to The Current several times in the past few years, whether for an in-studio session or to drop off a new project at the front desk in the hope that it gets to the right people and, if I’m lucky, on the air. This time, it was different. The studio doors were open…
Today in Music History: A Birthday for R.E.M.'s Bill Berry Jul 31, 2015Elvis got mobbed after a show; James Taylor had a No. 1 single with friend Carole King's song; Survivor had the No. 1 album with 'Eye of the Tiger'; Springsteen played his longest show ever; and R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry was born in Duluth, Minn., Today in Music History.
Review: RONiiA join TV On The Radio at First AvenueCecilia Johnson • Jul 31, 2015An opener’s task is not easy. To impress a crowd with unfamiliar material, trusting a crowd of strangers to open their ears your hard work—it seems like a formidable task. Therefore, it’s understandable when a night’s first set doesn’t catch fire. Last night found electronic/experimental trio RONiiA playing a pleasant but uninspiring set ahead of TV…
Sturgill Simpson, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2015Rachel Horn • Jul 30, 2015From dubstep entrance music straight into outlaw country? Makes sense to Sturgill Simpson, who performs a high-octane, honky-tonking set at Newport Folk 2015. Listen to Simpson's full set here.
First Listen: HEALTH, 'Death Magic'Andy Battaglia • Jul 30, 2015Grandiose, industrial pop scaled to match the band's all-caps name: What Mad Max: Fury Road is to the road movie, Death Magic is to synth-pop.
Listen to 'The Healing', a new song by Gary Clark Jr. Jul 30, 2015Right on the heels of the announcement of a concert tour in support of his forthcoming album, 'The Story of Sonny Boy Slim', Gary Clark Jr. has released the first single from the new LP, 'The Healing.' It debuted on The Current today, and you can listen (or listen again) to the new song here.
