Urban Lights Music owner and operator Timothy Wilson is energized by a new generation excited about vinyl records. “Vinyl’s final,” he says. “Get with it!”

Sid Sriram has made a point to embrace serendipity — it has led to many positive moments in his career, including his latest album, ‘Sidharth,’ which has roots in Minneapolis. Sriram visited The Current to play songs from the album and to chat with host Ayisha Jaffer.

Houck’s set included a couple of songs from the new album, Revelator, as well as a generous helping of music from his back catalogue.

Performing at the Duluth Masonic Temple, Duluth-based folk musician Nolen Sellwood performed six of his original songs. Watch the complete performance.

The Current’s Emerging Artists series was curated by esteemed local musician Aby Wolf. On the day of the event at the Duluth Masonic Temple, Wolf, accompanied by longtime collaborator Eric Mayson, performed a set of songs. Watch the complete performance.

Performing at the Duluth Masonic Temple, Wisconsin-based singer-songwriter carisa enchanted with a seven-song set of original songs. Watch the complete performance.

Koskinen’s latest album was developed over the past four years and involved the input of many collaborators.

The Kills — the rock duo comprising Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart — released their sixth studio album, God Games, in October 2023. Mosshart and Hince visited The Current to play songs from the record and to chat with host Jill Riley.

Toronto band The Beaches were in town for a show at the Fine Line in Minneapolis when they visited The Current studio to perform a three-song acoustic set of music from their new album, Blame My Ex.

The song appears on the band’s 2023 album, ‘If We Stayed Alive.’