Los Angeles-based folk-punk musician Sunny War is known for her virtuosic guitar playing accompanied by deeply honest lyrics reflecting 21st century concerns. She stopped by The Current studio to share some songs from her newest album, ‘Anarchist Gospel,’ and to talk about her start in music.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs off albums set to be reissued this fall do you want to hear?

Fronted by charismatic vocalist Wes Leavins, the Chicago band Brigitte Calls Me Baby performed a more than 30-minute set at Surly Brewing Company in Minneapolis on July 13, 2023, as part of The Current Happy Hours series. Watch the entire performance.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that showcase past VMA winners do you want to hear?

Sunday’s eclectic bill of musicians with Minnesota ties featured Lissie, Nur-D, Chastity Brown, Mike Kota, Turn Turn Turn, Honeybutter, and Ber performing outdoors in Minneapolis.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that tell us everything will be OK do you want to hear?

Last year’s Grammy winner for Best New Artist is back with new music, full of catchy hooks and sing-a-long choruses.

Nickel Creek’s latest album, ‘Celebrants,’ has brought the group on the road again, including a stop at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul. While in town for that show, Nickel Creek visited The Current to play songs from the new album and to chat with host Mac Wilson.

Starting Sunday, Sept. 10, the weekly show expands to five hours of local coverage from 7 p.m. to midnight.

It was a beautiful and balmy day for live music at the Great Minnesota Get-Together on Friday, Sept. 1. Here’s a look at the many highlights of MPR Day at Dan Patch Park, and much more.