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Catch up with Andre Cymone about Prince's "Controversy," as this month marks the 40th anniversary of the album's release, and Cymone's upcoming funk album.

FPA performed their new song "Princess Wiko" at the Fitzgerald Theater for MPR's Talking Volumes. Her album, which is also called "Princess Wiko," comes out Nov. 5 via 37d03d.

Jill Riley talks to Dave Gahan about his latest collaborative covers album with Soulsavers, "Imposter".

Following the release of 'I Want The Door To Open,' on @hardlyartrecords we caught up with Lillie West, frontperson of Chicago's Lala Lala, including performances of tracks from the new record.

Nine years ago, Minneapolis band Tapes 'n Tapes traveled to A Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, Minn., to perform a Caravan Du Nord concert.

Jason Isbell catches up with The Current's Jill Riley about 'Georgia Blue,' a benefit covers album with his band The 400 Unit—including collaborations with Julien Baker, Brandi Carlile, Bela Fleck

FPA performed their new song "Princess Wiko" at the Fitzgerald Theater for MPR's Talking Volumes. Her album, which is also called "Princess Wiko," comes out Nov. 5 via 37d03d.

Happy birthday to Paul Simon! Born Oct. 13, 1941, in Newark, N.J., the singer-songwriter turns 80 today.

This week, Mary Lucia has something for those fascinated by the history of Minneapolis: "Return To Skid Row," a Twin Cities PBS Original production.

Two years ago this week, Louisville, Ky., rockers White Reaper visited The Current studio.

Monday night, Michigander will perform at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis. Back in August, Michigander performed a MicroShow at Icehouse in Minneapolis.

This coming Sunday, October 10, is the birthdate of the great John Prine, born that date in 1946.

Eleven years ago, Minneapolis band Fort Wilson Riot performed a session in The Current studio for The Local Show; a year and change later, they performed at the Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing, Minn.

Mary Lucia talks about "Inventing David Geffen," a documentary that first appeared on PBS's "American Masters" and is now streaming on Netflix.

On October 3, 2021, Thao & the Get Down Stay Down announced they are ending the band's run, with Thao Nguyen and Adam Thompson posting on Instagram that they are "moving on to pursue other

We connect with punk icon Billy Idol to talk about his new EP, 'The Roadside,' the scrapbooks his mother kept of his work, and letting art marinate within you.

Sunday, October 3, was the birthday of Keb' Mo', acclaimed blues musician, guitarist and songwriter.

@The Record Company perform "How High" from their third studio record, 'Play Loud'.

On the 30th anniversary of Prince's "Diamonds and Pearls" album, drummer Michael Bland and keyboardist Tommy Barbarella of the New Power Generation join The Current's Sean McPherson to compare notes

Fresh off the release of her collaboration with @Cardi B on "Rumors," we catch up with the Grammy-winning artist @Lizzo Music about her first performance in two years, and what she's been up to

Angeleno rockers @The Record Company join The Current to play songs from their third studio record, 'Play Loud'.

@The Record Company perform "Paradise" from their third studio record, 'Play Loud'.

Mary Lucia catches up with @The Record Company's Chris Vos about staying open minded in artistic collaborations, Buddy Guy's polka dot Stratocaster--plus hear performances of tracks from their new

This week, Mary Lucia shares the story of finding an exhibit in New York featuring the work of a person she calls "the greatest living painter," Julian Schnabel.

Early Tuesday, The Current announced its lineup for The Current's 17th anniversary parties at First Avenue in Minneapolis, happening Saturday, Jan. 22, and Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022.

This week, Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine's collaborative record, "A Beginner's Mind," is our Album of the Week.

Adia Victoria plays "South Gotta Change" from her 2021 record, 'A Southern Gothic' in a virtual session for The Current.

Adia Victoria plays "Mean-Hearted Woman" from her 2021 record, 'A Southern Gothic' in a virtual session for The Current.

Adia Victoria plays "Magnolia Blues" from her 2021 record, 'A Southern Gothic' in a virtual session for The Current.

Tuesday night, singer-songwriter Parker Millsap plays the Turf Club in St. Paul.