During The Current's spring member drive, we're highlighting eight Minnesota artists - from newcomers to veterans - with new music you need to know. We asked each artist to talk about their history in music, their new songs, and their hopes for the future.

It's time for another burst of performances by Minnesota musicians. We've got an incredible lineup -- bugsy, Kid Dakota, Munson-Hicks Party Supplies, Under Violet and Cornbread Harris. Join The Current's Andrea Swensson for this latest round in our virtual festival series.

West London's Arlo Parks joins Jill Riley for a virtual session--she'll be playing songs from her debut record Collapsed In Sunbeams, and talking about taking refuge in writing, and using art to lift others up.

An occasional yet long-standing Morning Show tradition... What songs do you want to hear for Funky Friday?

It surprised me when Minneapolis musician Keny Grey picked up the phone the first time I called him: his phone has been especially busy since he went viral for sharing his phone number just a few weeks ago. After quitting his job in December to pursue music full time, Grey started documenting his endeavor on…

Although set primarily in the 1940s, this new film from director Lee Daniels uses the legendary singer's story to hold up a mirror to modern-day America.

I Self Devine speaks about his life's path, his vision for the future, and his new song "The Disruptor Suite."

For some, catching just a 20 minute snooze can enhance creative problem-solving, boost and restore brain power, improve memory, create joy, and help decrease frustration and impulsivity. For today's 9:30 Nap Time -- Coffee Break, rather -- what songs do you want to hear that mention naps or sleep or might even be nice to nap to?

Neal Karlen, a Minneapolis journalist who hung out with Prince many times over the years, has written a Prince book like none other: a personal reminisce full of wide-ranging musings on the man and the mystery behind the music.

Celebrated fiddler, mandolinist and Minnesota music legend Peter Ostroushko has died. He was 67. Ostroushko's career and range was widespread and eclectic -- he appeared on Bob Dylan's legendary 'Blood on the Tracks' album, played with the Minnesota Orchestra and was a regular on A Prairie Home Companion for 40 years.