From the inaugural Twin Cities Art Week to bold exhibits at the biggest museums, there’s something for everyone.

Hours before launching their Alpha Zulu tour at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., French indie-pop band Phoenix visited The Current studio to perform a set of songs.

This week, catch up on the latest songs from Björk, Suede, Special Interest and Deerhoof, and discover the sounds of San Diego band Thee Sacred Souls and Minnesota-by-way-of-Ecuador singer/producer Luigi Franco.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists in this weekend’s gig list do you want to hear?

Local acts make a strong showing on the chart this week, including tracks from Trampled by Turtles, Gully Boys, and Polica.

Shires' album, Take it Like a Man, includes songs she wrote during a difficult period in her marriage to musician Jason Isbell. She sings and plays fiddle throughout this interview.

The first night of the French indie synth band’s long-awaited Alpha Zulu Tour pulled out all the stops.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs of support and hope do you want to hear?

Blue skies, sunshine, and a cool Lake Superior breeze served as a glorious backdrop to the Water is Life Festival at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth on Sunday, Sept. 4.

Los Angeles band MUNA, now signed to Phoebe Bridgers' label Saddest Factory Records, recently visited The Current studio to play acoustic versions of songs from their new self-titled album and to talk with host Jade.