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May 09, 2019

A new study finds four-fifths of young musicians report mental health challenges, and the vast majority say the industry isn't doing enough to support artists in that respect. Also in the news today: Common describes childhood abuse, Rolling Stone rolls out charts to challenge Billboard, and Tinder is targeting festival-goers seeking connections. Plus, music history highlights involving Prince, Buffalo Springfield, and Tom Waits; new music from Jamila Woods, Charly Bliss, Mac DeMarco, and Mavis Staples; and Lizzo goes viral by wearing her Met Gala look to the airport. Bonus: In honor of Mother's Day, Virginia Grohl talks about being a rock star mom!

Music News: Musicians slam industry for poor support of mental health needs

Music News: Musicians slam industry for poor support of mental health needs

Jade and Jay Gabler • May 9, 2019

A new study finds four-fifths of young musicians report mental health challenges, and the vast majority say the industry isn't doing enough to support artists in that respect. Also in the news today: Common describes childhood abuse, Rolling Stone rolls out charts to challenge Billboard, and Tinder is targeting festival-goers seeking connections. Plus, music history highlights involving Prince, Buffalo Springfield, and Tom Waits; new music from Jamila Woods, Charly Bliss, Mac DeMarco, and Mavis Staples; and Lizzo goes viral by wearing her Met Gala look to the airport. Bonus: In honor of Mother's Day, Virginia Grohl talks about being a rock star mom!

Lady Lark gives 'Permission' to dance in The Current studio

Lady Lark gives 'Permission' to dance in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson and Kayla Song • May 9, 2019

Lady Lark is debuting her latest album, Permission, at the Fine Line, backed by Purple Funk Metropolis. Ahead of the show, Lady Lark stopped into The Current Studio to perform songs from Permission and talk with Local Show host Andrea Swensson.

Taste of Iceland provided a cool cultural exchange in the Twin Cities

Taste of Iceland provided a cool cultural exchange in the Twin Cities

Jim McGuinn • May 9, 2019

For the past two years, The Current has enjoyed sharing the experience of the Iceland Airwaves music festival. From May 2 to 5, The Current and Iceland Naturally collaborated to bring a the culture of Iceland to the Twin Cities. See photos and video from this first-of-its-kind cultural exchange.

Review and photos: My Brightest Diamond lights up the dance floor at the Cedar

Review and photos: My Brightest Diamond lights up the dance floor at the Cedar

Cecilia Johnson • May 9, 2019

My Brightest Diamond has released five albums and played hundreds of shows, but each one is a novel experience. Two of their only constants: Shara Nova’s classically trained voice and her bent toward artsy surprise. In Nov. 2018, she released the My Brightest Diamond album A Million and One, a more electronic, dancey project than…

Brandi Carlile's 'The Mother' gets a heartwarming video, just in time

Brandi Carlile's 'The Mother' gets a heartwarming video, just in time

Stephen Thompson • May 9, 2019

The video is a true tear-jerker, driving home the song's rawest emotions by depicting motherhood's joys and drudgery with equal affection and care.

The Chart Show: Raconteurs Roll into Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Raconteurs Roll into Hall of Fame

Mark Wheat • May 9, 2019

The Raconteurs are inducted into The Chart Show Hall of Fame for the third time and Lizzo topped off her 10 week stay at #1 for the 6th week in total.

My Brightest Diamond performs in The Current studio

My Brightest Diamond performs in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • May 8, 2019

Ahead of a concert at The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis in support of the album 'A Million and One,' My Brightest Diamond stopped at The Current studio for a session hosted by Mary Lucia.

Watch Lucius live from the Fitzgerald Theater for their 'Live Nudes' tour

Watch Lucius live from the Fitzgerald Theater for their 'Live Nudes' tour

May 8, 2019

This Saturday, May 11, watch Lucius perform their Live Nudes tour at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.

Frances Luke Accord perform at Radio Heartland

Frances Luke Accord perform at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • May 8, 2019

Frances Luke Accord -- a folk duo comprising Brian Powers and Nicholas Gunty -- formed while the pair were students at Notre Dame University. Now based in Chicago, Frances Luke Accord have several EPs and one full-length album under their belts. They stopped at Radio Heartland to play a selection of tunes from their catalogue.

Coffee Break: Songs for nurses

Coffee Break: Songs for nurses

Anna Weggel • May 8, 2019

May 6-12 is National Nurses Week. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for nurses? Think healthcare, healing, medicine, care, etc.

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