Live From The Current StudioHippo Campus play songs from 'LP3' at The CurrentAyisha Jaffer • May 26, 2022Hippo Campus take a break from tour to perform at their hometown public radio station.
Minnesota Sessions: Durry perform songs from 'Suburban Legend' at Flowers Studio Apr 15, 2022From their parent's basement in Burnsville, MN to Flowers Studio in Minneapolis, the self-described "nostalgic indie rock" sibling duo Durry join The Current for the latest in the Minnesota Sessions series to perform tracks from their breakout debut EP, ‘Suburban Legends’.
Live From The Current StudioSuperchunk perform songs from 'Wild Loneliness' in virtual session Mar 24, 2022Superchunk join The Current to play a few songs from their 2022 record ‘Wild Loneliness,’ plus a familiar favorite. Frontman Mac McCaughan also talks to Mary Lucia about the band's early experiences playing in Minnesota, touring in pre-internet times, and his decision to lean into a more acoustic sound on this release.
Live From The Current StudioWatch alt-J performing songs from their new album 'The Dream' Mar 19, 2022Before the Grammy-winning British indie-rock act alt-J makes a stop in Minnesota on their 2022 tour, they shared a four-song performance including tracks from their new record 'The Dream,’ and a familiar favorite.
Live From The Current StudioMinnesota Sessions: The Cactus Blossoms perform songs from 'One Day' at The TerrariumDiane • Feb 21, 2022For the latest edition of Minnesota Sessions, we went to The Terrarium studios in Minneapolis with The Cactus Blossoms. Fresh off the release of their third studio record, we spoke with the sibling duo about the murky waters of songwriting inspiration, their work with David Lynch on ‘Twin Peaks,’ and inviting Jenny Lewis as a guest vocalist on the album.
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Jade Bird, 'Different Kinds of Light'Jill Riley • Jan 3, 2022Ahead of performing at one of The Current’s 17th Anniversary Party shows, here’s a conversation and performance by Jade Bird for The Current's Morning Show.
Live From The Current StudioSnail Mail plays songs from "Valentine," and talks about upcoming vocal cord surgeryMary Lucia • Dec 2, 2021Lindsey Jordan of Snail Mail joins The Current to play songs from her 2021 record, "Valentine". Jordan also spoke with Mary Lucia about her upcoming vocal cord surgery, what books she's picked up recently, and her resistance to being creatively boxed in.
Live From The Current StudioAndre Cymone discusses Prince's "Controversy" Oct 21, 2021Catch up with Andre Cymone about Prince's "Controversy," as this month marks the 40th anniversary of the album's release, and a new funk record in the works from Cymone.
Live From The Current StudioLala Lala perform songs from 'I Want The Door To Open'Zeke • Oct 20, 2021The best advice Lala Lala's Lillie West ever got about touring? "When you're in the car, just don't feel like you have to talk all the time. Everybody doesn't have to be hanging out all the time, it can be quiet."
Live From The Current StudioCatching up with Lizzo on "Rumors," and returning to thJill Riley • Oct 1, 2021Fresh off the release of her collaboration with Cardi B on "Rumors," we catch up with the Grammy-winning artist Lizzo about her first performance in two years, and how many songs she's written during quarantine. (Answer: HUNDREDS.)