Mary Lucia

Montreal band Half Moon Run visited The Current studio to play songs from their latest album, 'A Blemish in the Great Light,' as well as a track from their 2012 release, 'Dark Eyes.'

The documentary 'The Quiet One' presents the perspective of Bill Wyman, the original bassist for the Rolling Stones. Wyman was with the band for 30 years, and he archived everything. Everything. Mary Lucia talks more about this new documentary that's available for streaming just about everywhere.

Looking back on the early days of The Current, Mary Lucia recalls some hair-raising instances involving swearing. It's not supposed to happen, but in those first couple years, there were some things that 'slipped past the goalie.'

Mary Lucia talks about a documentary available from the PBS American Masters series that looks at the life of entertainment legend Sammy Davis Jr. This past Sunday, December 8, was the 94th anniversary of Davis's birth.

Mary Lucia discusses a documentary that explores the friendship that existed among three iconic musicians at a critical point in their careers.

Host Mary Lucia shares her favorite songs of 2019.

Think of any photograph basically from the '60s to the '80s of every huge band you can think of, and Jim Marshall likely took that photo. Mary Lucia talks about 'Show Me The Picture: The Story of Jim Marshall,' a new documentary that details the life of a truly iconic rock photographer.

The latest release from Angel Olsen is characterized by soaring vocals and lush instrumental arrangements. Olsen and her band visited The Current studio to play songs from the new album.

The number of artists Clive Davis discovered, inspired and worked with is staggering. A documentary available on Netflix and elsewhere explores the life of this person Mary Lucia describes as 'an old-school music mogul.'

Mary Lucia talks about director Richard Lowenstein's biopic 'Mystify: Michael Hutchence,' which explores the complex life of the late INXS frontman. The film will make its Minnesota Premiere at the Sound Unseen Film Festival on November 17.

Mary Lucia talks about director Eric Mahoney's documentary 'Brainiac: Transmission After Zero,' which tells the story of a beloved and influential '90s band from Ohio. The film will make its Minnesota Premiere at the Sound Unseen Film Festival in November.

A new documentary from director Mark Engebretson sheds light on a lost Minneapolis music venue that Mary Lucia says 'for me, almost felt like an urban legend.' The film screens Tuesday night at the Minnesota History Center.

Chicago's seven-piece outfit Whitney visited The Current studio to play songs from their new album, 'Forever Turned Around.' Singer and drummer Julien Ehrlich says when it comes to writing songs, 'The spark is always melody.'

Mitch Easter is a musician and producer, perhaps best known for his work producing R.E.M.'s debut EP 'Chronic Town' and first two albums, 'Murmur' and 'Reckoning.' On Thursday, Oct. 17, Easter, along with four other luminaries, will be inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Mary Lucia recently spoke to Mitch Easter about his work with R.E.M.

Mary Lucia interviews Justin Smith, a music fan and college student who is also a blogger, public speaker and an advocate for the disability community. Smith talks about some of his favorite artists and shares his thoughts about accessibility at live-music venues.

Back with his fourth full-length album, 'Here Comes the Cowboy,' Mac DeMarco returns to The Current studio to play songs from the record and to talk about launching his own record label.

The New Pornographers visited The Current studio to perform songs from their new album 'In The Morse Code Of Brake Lights' and to chat with Mary Lucia ahead of their show at First Avenue.

Singer-songwriter Macy Gray is back with her 10th studio album, 'Ruby,' and a lead single featuring the guitar work of Gary Clark Jr. Mary Lucia spoke with Macy Gray about the new album, as well as about Gray's fascinating career -- and about going to elementary school with Marilyn Manson.

Ken Burns' latest film, 'Country Music,' premieres on PBS stations on Sunday, Sept. 15. In the run-up to the release, Mary Lucia talks about some of her favorite Ken Burns documentaries, and what makes them so special.

Mary Lucia talks about 'Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice,' a new documentary opening Friday, Sept. 6. The film looks at Ronstadt's versatility and determination, two factors that powered her long and successful career.