On tour with Sam Beam and Jesca Hoop, New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams visits The Current's studio for a session hosted by Mac Wilson. After encountering country music as a teenager, Williams has found his niche writing and performing in the Americana genre.

Mary Lucia, a lifelong David Bowie devotee and the organizer of the Feline Rescue benefit concert Rock For Pussy: a Tribute to David Bowie, reflects on the extra significance this year's event and the dedication of those who help put it together.

The Current is broadcast live from the Bonnaroo music festival in Manchester, Tenn., from June 9 to 11. Jade and Music Director David Safar spoke to a few of our favorite artists, hear the exclusive interviews.

Sean Anonymous, “Invisible Ink” Sean Anonymous dropped a surprise video this week, making killer song “Invisible Ink” feel even more confessional with black-and-white close-ups galore. Nicholas Perez directs, and Dimitry Killstorm is on the beat. Recap of Soundset 2016 The verses have been rapped, the blogs have been written, and the recap has been released; this video closes the book on…

We keep hearing from listeners - both students and teachers - that are so excited for school to be done. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that celebrate school being done for the summer?

Now in its second year, Local Current’s DJ in Residence program is an opportunity for The Current to invite local musicians to take over our all-Minnesota music stream and share their favorite stories and music from the local music scene. So far, Local Current’s DJ in Residence roster has included Mark Mallman, Tess Weinberg (Murder…

Dylan began recording 'The Basement Tapes'; Sammy Davis Jr. had his one and only No. 1 hit; Radiohead's fifth album made quite a splash; Ray Charles passed away, Today in Music History.

Several members of Minnesota’s punk royalty came out on Thursday night to celebrate the opening of Chris Larson’s installation Land Speed Record — including Frances Gumm’s Paul D. Dickinson, who I encountered standing on the Walker Art Center’s rooftop terrace, drinking a beer. “I’ve always liked the Entry,” he said, looking out at the downtown Minneapolis…

They released two assertive, high-energy EPs; they worked with über-respected producers; they showed just how quick and commanding women can be; now, they’re about to say goodbye. GRRRL PRTY — rappers Lizzo, Manchita, and Sophia Eris, plus DJ Shannon Blowtorch — are breaking up this month, aiming to keep up with their artistic growth and their…

Sam Beam had the idea of making a duet record, but he didn't find the right collaborator until he stumbled upon Jesca Hoop's music. 'Her voice is fantastic, she has a really fun sense of melody,' Beam says. Touring in support of their album, 'Love Letter for Fire,' Beam and Hoop visited The Current's studio for a session hosted by Mary Lucia.