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May 16, 2022

The nominees were announced during a ceremony Monday afternoon at the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville.

Americana Honors and Awards 2022: Brandi Carlile, Yola, Adia Victoria and Big Thief among nominees

Americana Honors and Awards 2022: Brandi Carlile, Yola, Adia Victoria and Big Thief among nominees

Luke Taylor • May 16, 2022

The nominees were announced during a ceremony Monday afternoon at the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville.

Valerie June performs a captivating Microshow at the Hook & Ladder

May 16, 2022

Singer-songwriter Valerie June joins The Current for an intimate acoustic #MicroShow set at The Hook & Ladder Theater in Minneapolis.

Turnstile turn up the heat at Varsity Theater

Turnstile turn up the heat at Varsity Theater

Macie Rasmussen and Natalia Mendez • May 16, 2022

A high-energy night celebrated Baltimore punks’ breakout album, ‘GLOW ON.’

Nilüfer Yanya shows command of her craft at Fine Line

Nilüfer Yanya shows command of her craft at Fine Line

Safy-Hallan Farah and Darin Kamnetz • May 16, 2022

Her performance at the Fine Line on Saturday was her first headlining appearance in front of a Minnesota crowd.

Coffee Break: Super Flower Blood Moon of May 2022

Coffee Break: Super Flower Blood Moon of May 2022

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • May 16, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention the moon do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Florence + the Machine, 'Dance Fever'

Album of the Week: Florence + the Machine, 'Dance Fever'

Jade • May 16, 2022

Florence + the Machine’s fifth album celebrates that release that can only come from movement, moving towards something physically or emotionally.

Billboard Music Awards honor Mary J. Blige as a musical icon

Billboard Music Awards honor Mary J. Blige as a musical icon

The Associated Press • May 16, 2022

The annual music awards show also featured controversial appearances by Travis Scott and Morgan Wallen.

On 'Dance Fever,' Florence + the Machine explores her fractured desires

On 'Dance Fever,' Florence + the Machine explores her fractured desires

Michel Martin, Kira Wakeam and Cat Sposato • May 15, 2022

The singer-songwriter talks about her new album Dance Fever, her creative process and her influences.

Margo Price recalls the uppers, downers & out-of-towners of early motherhood

Margo Price recalls the uppers, downers & out-of-towners of early motherhood

Margo Price • May 15, 2022

In an excerpt from her forthcoming memoir, singer-songwriter Margo Price remembers the early days of motherhood and marriage, their chaos compounded by a late-living musical lifestyle.

Back from a touring hiatus, Coldplay pledge to make performances more sustainable

Back from a touring hiatus, Coldplay pledge to make performances more sustainable

Michel Martin and Tyler Bartlam • May 15, 2022

Coldplay are pledging to make the band's current tour "as sustainable and low carbon as possible."

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