“You guys were so much more emotional and real,” said Sara Quin, paraphrasing something she’s heard in recent weeks as she and her sister/bandmate Tegan Quin revisit their 2007 album The Con. Sara’s response? “Eh, f— you.” The implication was that people who think synthpop albums like Heartthrob (2013) and Love You to Death (2016) aren’t “emotional and real”…

The Current enjoyed two fantastic days of live performances and interviews from the Gotubarinn pub in Akureyri, Iceland, as part of the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. Watch Emiliana Torrini and The Colorist perform their song, 'Thinking Out Loud,' recorded as it was broadcast live to The Current's listeners.

Sarah Morris's next album, 'Hearts In Need Of Repair,' releases Nov. 17, 2017, with an album-release party set for Friday, Nov. 10, at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis. In the run-up to the album release, Morris and her band visited the Radio Heartland studio to perform songs from the album. Morris also spoke about her career as a songwriter, and how she's started a web series thanks to the excellent acoustics in a particular room in her house.

It's day two of The Current's first-ever international live broadcasts. On Friday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Central Time), join host Mark Wheat as he broadcasts live from Akureyri, Iceland, for the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. Mark will have interviews, live performances and a few cultural insights as well.

The Current enjoyed a fantastic day of live performances and interviews from the Gotubarinn pub in Akureyri, Iceland, as part of the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. Watch Asgeir perform his song, 'Stardust,' recorded as it was broadcast live to The Current's listeners. Be sure to join Mark Wheat on Friday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time for more from the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival.

As holiday shoppers look for gifts related to their favorite bands, two Minnesota greats are cautioning against purveyors of bootleg merch. Earlier this week, Greg Norton shared a post on Facebook warning against bootleg Hüsker Dü merchandise. In his post, Norton (the band’s bassist) includes a photo advertising a t-shirt and sweatshirt with the artwork…

An interjection is a part of speech that shows the emotion or feeling of the author - like yeah! woo! wow! hey! - so for this Friday set of music, what songs with interjections do you want to hear?

Sun Records released a hit for Jerry Lee Lewis; the Beatles recorded 'Michelle'; the soundtrack to 'Miami Vice' topped the U.S. charts; Vanilla Ice had the first rap song to top the U.S. singles chart; and Adam Ant was born in London, Today in Music History.

Chastity Brown, “Whisper” Chastity Brown shares her song “Whisper,” from Silhouette of Sirens, accompanied by a sweet love story. She told Out that she envisioned the video as “a string of intimate moments that represent the beauty of queer love.” Lena Elizabeth, “Nobody Wants You (Live)” Lena Elizabeth is a wonder to watch. Strumming her baritone ukulele,…

Local bands and venues are sure to start selling some cool holiday merch, but First Avenue is out ahead of the pack with this one: a Lego model of the iconic Minneapolis club, complete with stars (including a little gold one for Prince) and an awning for the Entry. “Looking for ‘the missing piece’ of…