Kaelan Mikla's first performance as a band didn't take place at a typical music venue, but rather a poetry slam. Laufey Soffia (vocals), Solveig Matthildur-Kristjansdottir (synthesizers) and Margret Rosa Doru-Harrysdottir (bass) may have thrown together the group for a poetry competition at their local library, but the trio quickly discovered their musical chemistry when they took home first place. The trio stopped by The Current studio to perform songs from their latest album and to chat with Mary Lucia.

Kata Mogensen, Asa Dyradottir, Alexandra Baldursdottir, and Arnar Petursson began playing music together as teenagers in Reykjavik. The band have already released four albums together as Mammut, reaching audiences from their home country of Iceland and abroad. The band visited The Current studio to perform songs from their latest album, 'Kinder Versions,' and to talk with Jade about connecting to U.S. audiences and finding inspiration for their songs.

May is Mental Health Month, brought to you by our colleagues over at Call to Mind - an initiative that aims to foster new conversations about mental health. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have helped you out by supporting your mental well-being?

David Ball was born; Oasis got dissed by a bank; Metallica sent hate mail to Napster; the Godfather of Soul was born; and The Hollies recorded 'Carrie Anne', Today in Music History.

This Friday, May 3, watch The Tallest Man on Earth perform live in concert at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul. The concert is expected to begin at approximately 9 p.m. Central, and The Current will provide a live video stream of this concert in its entirety.

Kiss The Tiger – “Bad Boy” I wish all plays crackled with as much energy as Kiss The Tiger‘s “Bad Boy.” Frontperson Meghan Kreidler and her fellow professional actors (™) pull off an exuberant action film in three minutes. The band is set to go on tour this month before returning to the Twin Cities…

This Saturday, May 4, the exhibit First Avenue: Stories of Minnesota’s Mainroom opens at the Minnesota History Center. We were able to take a look inside. Here are a few of the things we learned! There are still many Minnesotans who know First Ave best as a bus station. While many Minnesotans may think of…

Bailey Cogan, Karl Remus, Warren Thomas Fenzi, Daniel Chavez, and Christian Wheeler have been releasing music as 26 BATS! since 2017. The Minneapolis quintet stopped by The Current studio to perform three songs from their latest album, 'Onyx.'

Is Woodstock 50 happening? The anniversary festival's promoter and its backers can't seem to agree. Also in the news this week: Spotify reaches a landmark, and Drake's the big winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Plus: a look back at this week in music history, a new release roundup, an explainer on Taylor Swift's reference-laden new video, and a conversation with the legendary Alan Parsons.

Following Celebration 2019 at Paisley Park, Andrea Swensson talks to Mary Lucia about the experience of interviewing Jesse Johnson about Prince. 'Jesse had something very specific that he wanted to share with this audience,' Andrea says, 'and it really doesn't come across in a soundbite or two.' Listen to Andrea and Mary's full conversation about what Jesse Johnson had to say about his connections to Prince.