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December 17, 2024

The Grammy Award-winning singer says working with a vocal coach "honestly changed my life." Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas talk about their new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.

Billie Eilish thought she'd always have a soft voice. Singing lessons changed that

Billie Eilish thought she'd always have a soft voice. Singing lessons changed that

Terry Gross • Dec 17, 2024

The Grammy Award-winning singer says working with a vocal coach "honestly changed my life." Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas talk about their new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.

Coffee Break: String Section

Coffee Break: String Section

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 17, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feature an orchestral arrangement would you like to hear?

Sarah Hicks talks about classical-music mashups with movies, the Beatles and Radiohead

Sarah Hicks talks about classical-music mashups with movies, the Beatles and Radiohead

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 17, 2024

Sarah Hicks, the Minnesota Orchestra's principal conductor of Live at Orchestra Hall, talks to Jill Riley about the series that highlights popular music, jazz, Broadway classics, movie scores and more — and some events you might not expect.

Photos: Heart to Gold celebrate 'Free Help' release at Fine Line

Photos: Heart to Gold celebrate 'Free Help' release at Fine Line

Juliet Farmer • Dec 16, 2024

The Minneapolis indie punk band’s third album arrived Nov. 15. Gully Boys, GRAMMA, and Scrunchies also performed on Saturday, Dec. 14, in Minneapolis.

Photos: Wilco play a trifecta of no-repeat shows in St. Paul

Photos: Wilco play a trifecta of no-repeat shows in St. Paul

Darin Kamnetz and Reed Fischer • Dec 16, 2024

The Chicago six-piece played 95 songs from their vast catalog over a three-night stand at Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Dec. 13 to 15.

Coffee Break: Hey Joes

Coffee Break: Hey Joes

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 16, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs or artists with a “Joe” name would you like to hear?

Amythyst Kiah plays songs from 'Still + Bright' in The Current studio

Zach McCormick • Dec 16, 2024

The Tennessee-based singer-songwriter played a solo acoustic set, then sat down for a conversation with host Zach McCormick.

Waxahatchee: Tiny Desk Concert

Elle Mannion • Dec 16, 2024

The Grammy-nominated artist returns to the Tiny Desk with a five-piece band and a built-out, Americana sound.

Interview: Jeff Tweedy on the power of practice, imagination, and classic books

Interview: Jeff Tweedy on the power of practice, imagination, and classic books

Jessica Paxton • Dec 13, 2024

In town for three days of concerts with Wilco, frontman Jeff Tweedy stopped at The Current to talk with Jessica Paxton about what inspires him.

Top 89 of 2024: David Safar's top songs of the year

Top 89 of 2024: David Safar's top songs of the year

David Safar • Dec 13, 2024

Managing director David Safar shares his favorite music of 2024.

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