Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to make a movie based on the story of Zach Sobiech — the Lakeland teenager who died of osteosarcoma in 2013, just after his 18th birthday, leaving a musical legacy including the unforgettable song “Clouds.” His mother Laura Sobiech told the family’s story in her 2014 memoir Fly a Little Higher, which is to…

The Pines: Above the Prairie The Pines describe themselves as “transcendental folk.” The group — who hail from Moonrise, Iowa, but have strong local ties due in part to their longstanding relationship with St. Paul’s Red House Records — have never sounded more transcendental than on Above the Prairie, the new album they’re releasing on Friday. The title,…

In honor of the rare "Corpse Flower" set to bloom at the U of M this week, let's hear your suggestions for songs whose lyrics reference flowers and plants for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Singer-songwriters Rachael Kilgour (of Duluth) and Sarah Morris (of the Twin Cities) both competed in the 14th annual 2015 NewSong Contest, held last month at Lincoln Center in New York City. It’s a worldwide contest, with over 1,500 entrants this year, that is a showcase for up-and-coming artists to present their original musical compositions. (NewSong is a record…

This week, John Moe stopped by The Current's Morning Show to talk to Jade and Sean McPherson about people hacking into crib monitors and a hip hop interactive timeline.

The Beatles played their first professional gig outside of Liverpool; Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose in New York City; and Graham Nash, guitarist and singer who began his career with the Hollies and later became part of Crosby Stills Nash & Young, was born, Today in Music History.

When you imagine a concert presented by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, you probably picture the classical pros playing Beethoven in their new concert hall at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Think again, though. Picture indie siren Zola Jesus and pianist Stephen Prutsman at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall. Picture rapper Serengeti collaborating…

With warm Boats and Bluegrass memories fading and the Mid West Music Fest yet to blossom this spring, the Weathered Heads — along with the help of some friends, and Minneapolis’s Insight Brewing — may have just what Winona music lovers need to get through the remaining frigid winter months. The rock-pop band will perform Feb. 18-21 at…

Now you can hear The Current on your FM dial in Duluth, Minn. at 90.9!

Howard was raised on her father's junkyard in the small town of Athens, Ala. "It was a really interesting way to grow up," she tells Fresh Air host Terry Gross. Listen to the complete interview.