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January 10, 2024

Fresh off of two sold-out shows at the Cloudland Theater in Minneapolis, Laura Jane Grace — together with her newlywed wife, Paris Campbell — visited The Current studio for a conversation with host Ayisha Jaffer about the upcoming album, ‘Hole In My Head.’

Laura Jane Grace talks about her forthcoming album, 'Hole In My Head'

Laura Jane Grace talks about her forthcoming album, 'Hole In My Head'

Ayisha Jaffer • Jan 10, 2024

Fresh off of two sold-out shows at the Cloudland Theater in Minneapolis, Laura Jane Grace — together with her newlywed wife, Paris Campbell — visited The Current studio for a conversation with host Ayisha Jaffer about the upcoming album, ‘Hole In My Head.’

Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes, coroner says

Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes, coroner says

Elizabeth Blair • Jan 9, 2024

The Irish singer died on July 26, 2023, at the age of 56. A tribute concert for O'Connor and Irish artist Shane MacGowan is planned for March in New York.

Coffee Break: can you dig it?

Coffee Break: can you dig it?

Jill Riley • Jan 9, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention tunnels, digging, underground, etc, do you want to hear?

Truth, forgiveness: 'Swept Away' is a theatrical vessel for Avett Bros' music

Truth, forgiveness: 'Swept Away' is a theatrical vessel for Avett Bros' music

Elizabeth Blair • Jan 8, 2024

With songs by the Avett Brothers, Swept Away follows four men fighting to survive a shipwreck. The musical is inspired by the true story in which men resort to cannibalism to survive.

Prince's 'Purple Rain' is becoming a stage musical

Prince's 'Purple Rain' is becoming a stage musical

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Jan 8, 2024

Plans are still coming together, but two up-and-coming names on Broadway are already attached to the Prince project: playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and director Lileana Blain-Cruz.

Coffee Break: resolutions so far

Coffee Break: resolutions so far

Jill Riley • Jan 8, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that describe how your resolutions are going so far — or “what’s in and what’s out” — do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Robert Finley, 'Black Bayou'

Album of the Week: Robert Finley, 'Black Bayou'

Mac Wilson • Jan 8, 2024

Black Bayou was written quickly, the parts coming together spontaneously and getting everything in one take so you get a live, intimate feel.

Interview: Ber spills "juicy deets" of new EP created with Now, Now members

Interview: Ber spills "juicy deets" of new EP created with Now, Now members

Diane • Jan 8, 2024

Bemidji native Berit “Ber” Dybing on new music, collaboration, writing lyrics, and living in Europe.

Joyann Parker plays songs from "Roots" on Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Jan 7, 2024

Wisconsin-originated and classically trained musician Joyann Parker came to the blues, jazz and gospel music later in life, but she celebrates it with gusto on her new album, “Roots.” Parker and her band visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra.

The Japanese House performs in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Jan 6, 2024

Singer-songwriter Amber Bain — known by the musical moniker The Japanese House — performs songs from the new album, ‘In the End It Always Does.’ Afterwards, Bain chats with host Mac Wilson about songs, relationships, and perhaps most importantly, dachshunds.

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