Mary Lucia shares her thoughts about rising musician Barns Courtney. 'If I had my way and could predict the future of rock and roll, Barns Courtney would be huge.' See why Mary thinks the singer-songwriter may have a big future ahead of him.

The Current's Mary Lucia defends her love of 'Vinyl', the HBO series renewed for a second season. 'I will admit: I can be contrary in my love of things in which other people don't see the same as I do,' Mary writes. 'In fact, the more people who whined about specifics of the structure of this entertaining series, the more I would rise to the challenge of having Vinyl's back.'

With 'Livin' on a High Note,' Mavis Staples wanted to make a record that would uplift people. In another singer's hands, this may have come across as corny or preachy, but in this case, the beauty lies in the simplicity and the understanding of just who is delivering these words of hope.

On Sunday night, 'Vinyl' -- a new series executive-produced by Mick Jagger and Martin Scorsese -- debuted on HBO. Mary Lucia writes about why she loves the show, which is set in the New York record industry circa 1973.

On Thursday it was revealed that Iggy Pop and Josh Homme teamed up and recorded an album under wraps. Looch called up Iggy and Josh to talk about Post Pop Depression, the text conversation that sparked the project, how they went about collaborating, and who all was involved in the making of the record.

Two days before he takes the stage at First Avenue as part of The Current's 11th Birthday Party celebrations, Tommy Stinson talks to host Mary Lucia about his new projects and shares some thoughts on his previous work with the Replacements and with Guns n' Roses. 'Life's good right now,' Tommy says.

Exciting news to share! We are really happy to welcome our friend, Mary Lucia, back to The Current's airwaves. Read a message from Program Director Jim McGuinn and a letter from Mary herself.

Mary Lucia is taking a temporary leave from her hosting position with The Current. In an open letter to her listeners, Looch shares the reason she'll be off the air for a short while.

Today King Khan & BBQ's new album, Bad News Boys, releases via In the Red Records. Ahead of their show at the Turf Club in St. Paul, Minn., King Khan and BBQ stopped by The Current studio for a thoughtful (and hilarious) chat with host Mary Lucia.

On the day that his new album Chasing Yesterday releases under his High Flying Birds moniker, Noel Gallagher phoned Mary Lucia from London to chat about the new record.