As the Japanese House, Amber Bain has been crafting ethereal-sounding songs that unabashedly plumb the depths of human emotion. Her new album, 'Good At Falling,' released on March 1 of this year, was recorded at Justin Vernon's April Base studios in Wisconsin. Bain recently stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Jade.

I am tired. I’ve spent the past week putting finishing touches on a new project The Current will debut next week, and it’s only at the end of the day that I’ve found the time to put this post together. But what a nice send-off to the weekend: glorious synth work, lots of indie rock,…

The Rock Bottom Remainders are a music group whose members also happen to be some of America's best-known authors. Stephen King, Amy Tan, Dave Barry, Mary Karr, Scott Turow, Roy Blount Jr. and the rest of the group shared their incredible story with Jay Gabler.

Each year since National Public Radio’s Tiny Desk Contest was inaugurated in 2008, thousands of emerging musicians have submitted performances for the chance to be featured in NPR’s popular Tiny Desk series and tour the country with the organization. Past winners, including Duluth’s Gaelynn Lea, have gone on to sign record deals and perform around…

It's Art-A-Whirl this weekend - the largest open studio tour in the country - happening throughout Northeast Minneapolis. Nearly 800 artists will showcase their work of all different art forms including pottery, painting, glass art, collage, jewelry, installation, all of it. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention or celebrate a form of visual art?

Few Prince scholars know Prince's movements through two of his most prolific, momentous years --1983 and 1984 -- as Duane Tudahl. Duane visited the Purple Current studios for a special edition of The Purple Hour.

Trent Reznor was born; Donna Summer and Chris Cornell passed away: Bob Dylan appeared at the first Monterey Folk Festival; Joni Mitchell covered Rolling Stone; and Josh Homme was born, Today in Music History.

The annual Eurovision music contest is taking place in Tel Aviv, amid protests. Also in the news this week: Vampire Weekend hit number one, Soundgarden announce immersive film events, and punk pioneer Susan Beschta dies at 67. Plus, an interview with the Rock Bottom Remainders and a new book chronicles the history of Run-DMC's "Walk This Way" cover. Also, new releases from The National; Alex Lahey; Tyler, the Creator; and Carly Rae Jepsen. Plus, Mick's got his moves-like-Jagger back.

Many music fans may dream of being onstage with their favorite bands, but it rarely goes beyond that. For fans of the Flaming Lips, however, the dream has proved more attainable. Three fans share their joyful memories of being onstage with Wayne Coyne and company.

For this year’s variety of free (with Fair admission) concerts, the Minnesota State Fair has booked some ringers. On the recently announced free music lineup, names like Belinda Carlisle and Dessa are at the top. Carlisle, a Go-Go gone solo, will perform one evening for the Fair at the Leinie Lodge on Aug. 23, most…