The Houston-bred artist's new album uses country as a trapdoor into a sweeping genre expression. By adopting the role of the outlaw, she's free to toss all rules into the trash heap.

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.

Watch Nur-D, DJ Hayes, and members of the Minnesota Orchestra perform at The Current’s studio ahead of performances at Orchestra Hall on Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs referencing roads or highways do you want to hear?

Doris Day was born; Elvis Presley played on TV; The Marcels and later, the Temptations, had memorable No. 1 hits; the nascent Sex Pistols opened for Joe Strummer's earlier band; a British music magazine apologized to Morrissey; and Sebastian Bach was born, Today in Music History.

Ahead of a performance opening for Semisonic at Palace Theatre, singer/songwriter Laamar performed three songs from the Flowers EP at The Current’s studios.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by your favorite bands of all time do you want to hear?

Marvin Gaye was born; The Beach Boys recorded a single that got around; Fleetwood Mac had a No. 1 album; Nirvana recorded in Wisconsin; and Edwin Starr passed away, Today in Music History.

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

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what country songs, past or present, by Black artists do you want to hear?