Lucinda Williams’ 15th studio album, ‘Stories From a Rock N Roll Heart,’ releases June 30. Ahead of the release, Williams connected with Bill DeVille to talk about the new record and about her many ties to Minneapolis.

The Nude Party’s latest album is ‘Rides On,’ and during their tour in support of the album, the band visited The Current studio to play four songs from the record and to chat with host Bill DeVille. Watch the full session.

Dan Zimmerman’s Twenty Five After project is a treasure trove of videos featuring legendary hardcore, punk, and metal shows.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs recognizing the LGBTQ+ community should we play?

Set for Sunday, June 4, Grand Old Day’s corridor of food, activities, and performances is back after a three-year hiatus.

Make the most of Pride Month with some of these exciting Twin Cities events, most of which will feature live music.

Boygenius are definitely “strong enough” to hold the No. 1 spot, while Minnesota artists Ber, Gully Boys and Dad Bod all represent.

“Music was an escape hatch from the world when I first started,” Twin Cities musician Pat “Doc” Dougherty explains, “and now it’s just how I process it.”

Throughout the summer, The Current provides weekly guides to events, entertainment, and recreation in the Twin Cities.

This week, hear Blonde Redhead’s first new music since 2014, plus new tunes from Elle King and Jean Dawson. Plus, get to know the sounds of Nashville’s Briston Maroney, Britain’s Billie Marten, and Minnesota’s KC Rae — the solo project of Now Now’s KC Dalager.