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February 21, 2022

For the latest edition of Minnesota Sessions, we went to The Terrarium studios in Minneapolis with The Cactus Blossoms. Fresh off the release of their third studio record, we spoke with the sibling duo about the murky waters of songwriting inspiration, their work with David Lynch on ‘Twin Peaks,’ and inviting Jenny Lewis as a guest vocalist on the album.

Minnesota Sessions: The Cactus Blossoms perform songs from 'One Day' at The Terrarium

Diane • Feb 21, 2022

For the latest edition of Minnesota Sessions, we went to The Terrarium studios in Minneapolis with The Cactus Blossoms. Fresh off the release of their third studio record, we spoke with the sibling duo about the murky waters of songwriting inspiration, their work with David Lynch on ‘Twin Peaks,’ and inviting Jenny Lewis as a guest vocalist on the album.

Music You Can Gush About

Music You Can Gush About

Sean McPherson • Feb 19, 2022

There’s certain music that just makes you want to explain every bit of its awesomeness. What music do you gush about the most?

Black Voices in American Music: The Playlist

Black Voices in American Music: The Playlist

Lara Downes • Feb 19, 2022

Some of the first truly American music was created by Black voices. In this playlist, pianist Lara Downes offers a broad range of songs that speak to the irrepressible, irresistible sound of hope.

Bleachers' Jack Antonoff on recording at Paisley Park, his love of FaceTime, and touring in 2022

Mac Wilson and Jesse Wiza • Feb 18, 2022

Ahead of Bleachers' 2022 tour, Jack Antonoff caught up with The Current's Mac Wilson about recording at Paisley Park, his love of Facetime as a way to connect with loved ones, and how he looks at touring: "It's like throwing a wedding every night."

Big Thief spreads its bets

Big Thief spreads its bets

Jonaki Mehta and Noah Caldwell • Feb 18, 2022

For a new long-player of an album, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You, the four members of Big Thief decided to let the spaces they were recording in help shape the record's creative direction.

Friday Five: New Minnesota music videos to peep this week

Friday Five: New Minnesota music videos to peep this week

Jay Gabler • Feb 18, 2022

Bloodline, S. Carey, Tragic Hands, and Jesse Norell have new clips to check out - and as a special bonus, a video created by a New York social justice organization that was inspired by an Ashley DuBose song.

Coffee Break: with a cherry on top

Coffee Break: with a cherry on top

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Feb 18, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that celebrate the Cherry returning to the Spoon in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden?

Ten Twin Cities art experiences to take in this winter and spring

Ten Twin Cities art experiences to take in this winter and spring

Lydia Moran • Feb 18, 2022

Spooky and political, animated and sculpted, divined from the realm of spirits and goaded by lockdown doldrums — presenting ten visual art experiences to revamp your worldview as winter grinds to an end.

Netflix's 'jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy' is (mostly) genius

Netflix's 'jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy' is (mostly) genius

Eric Deggans • Feb 18, 2022

The three-part docuseries tracks the rappers rise, starting as an up-and-coming producer in Chicago.

How rock duo Illiterate Light bring sustainability to live performance

How rock duo Illiterate Light bring sustainability to live performance

Desiré Moses • Feb 17, 2022

Using the energy of audience-powered generator bikes for live shows, the Virginia duo connect to their audience and the Earth.

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