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March 09, 2021

As a songwriter, Jenny Lewis writes honest and relatable lyrics, catchy hooks, and she charms her fans with her captivating live performances. She's also a style icon in the music industry and embodies a laid-back California cool attitude.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Jenny Lewis

Musicheads Essential Artist: Jenny Lewis

Mar 9, 2021

As a songwriter, Jenny Lewis writes honest and relatable lyrics, catchy hooks, and she charms her fans with her captivating live performances. She's also a style icon in the music industry and embodies a laid-back California cool attitude.

Lydia Liza on music, podcasting, self care, and the Fresno Nightcrawler

Lydia Liza on music, podcasting, self care, and the Fresno Nightcrawler

Jay Gabler • Mar 8, 2021

Minnesota music fans have been following Lydia Liza's musical journey for years - from her breakout fronting Bomba de Luz to her emergence as a solo artist (and viral success rewriting 'Baby, It's Cold Outside') to her collaborations with artists ranging from Big Cats to Justin Courtney Pierre. Along the way she's been candid about her journey.

Coffee Break: Army of Me

Coffee Break: Army of Me

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Mar 8, 2021

Happy International Women's Day. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that let women RAGE?

Tiny Desk Playlist: Celebrating Women Across The Globe

Tiny Desk Playlist: Celebrating Women Across The Globe

LaTesha Harris • Mar 8, 2021

International Women's Day needs a playlist -- in this case, one made up entirely of Tiny Desk concerts.

Album of the Week: Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, 'CARNAGE'

Album of the Week: Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, 'CARNAGE'

Mac Wilson • Mar 8, 2021

There's no clear-cut end to grief, and thus any attempt to label CARNAGE as a capstone to this section of Cave's life would be done so in folly. Emotions are ever-unfolding, and Cave is not a person who will try to wrap life into a tidy package, but CARNAGE truly does feel like a summation of the last several years of his career and life, and is a milestone of sorts in both realms.

Kings of Leon's Jared Followill talks about 'When You See Yourself'

Kings of Leon's Jared Followill talks about 'When You See Yourself'

Zeke • Mar 5, 2021

Kings of Leon have returned with their eighth studio album, When You See Yourself, out now on RCA Records. Zeke connected with bandmember Jared Followill to talk about the new record, parenting tips after having his first child in 2020, and the debates that went on before finalizing the album's track list.

Remembering Max Graham, singer and mandolinist in Minneapolis ‘jam grass’ band Kind Country

Remembering Max Graham, singer and mandolinist in Minneapolis ‘jam grass’ band Kind Country

Jay Gabler • Mar 5, 2021

Today, Minneapolis band Kind Country shared the news that Max Graham — lead vocalist, mandolinist, and a co-songwriter in the group — has died. “It is with deep regret and sorrow that we inform you that our dear brother, Max, has left this earthly home,” the group wrote in a statement on Facebook. “We are…

Coffee Break: On-Air Fest 2

Coffee Break: On-Air Fest 2

Sean McPherson and Anna Weggel • Mar 5, 2021

What On-Air Fest 2 artists and songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Tash Sultana: Virtual Session

Tash Sultana: Virtual Session

Maddie • Mar 5, 2021

Tash Sultana plays tracks from their sophomore record, Terra Firma, out now on Lonely Lands Records. Sultana talks to The Current's Maddie about moving into their studio to work on the record, how their recording process changed in quarantine, and tales from their busking days.

Music You Should Know: 5 new tracks for March 4

Music You Should Know: 5 new tracks for March 4

Mar 4, 2021

With the popularity of last week's Music You Should Know 50-song series, we're launching a weekly five-song collection to help you find even more new music.

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