In this intimate interview series, the Current's Andrea Swensson sits down with musicians from the Twin Cities and beyond to talk about their real-life struggles and the music that makes it a little better. It's going to be O.K.
21 Available Episodes (21 Total)Average duration: 00:36:22
Jun 23, 2016
The O.K. Show, Episode 21: Davina Sowers
00:34:25
Davina and the Vagabonds frontwoman Davina Sowers deconstructs the stigma around mental illness and shares her addiction and recovery story.
Jun 09, 2016
The O.K. Show, Episode 20: Natalie Grace McKay
00:33:40
Hardcore artist Natalie Grace McKay talks about carving out space for transgender performers and her journey to sobriety.
Jun 01, 2016
The O.K. Show, Episode 19: P.O.S
00:46:23
Rapper P.O.S talks about the emotional and creative fallout of his recent kidney transplant.
May 25, 2016
The O.K. Show, Episode 18: Gary Louris
00:29:23
The frontman for the Jayhawks opens up about his experiences with depression, addiction, and recovery.
May 18, 2016
The O.K. Show, Episode 17: Michelle Leon
00:30:37
Bassist-turned-novelist Michelle Leon reflects on being a Babe in Toyland.
May 11, 2016
The O.K. Show, Episode 16: Big Cats
00:30:17
Producer Big Cats talks to Andrea Swensson about the art of grieving publicly.
Feb 04, 2016
The O.K. Show, Episode 15: Sarah White
00:35:08
Hip-hop and soul artist Sarah White talks about her Minneapolis history and journey toward self-care.
Jan 27, 2016
The OK Show, Episode 14: Ali Elabbady
00:35:27
Writer, DJ, and beatmaker Ali Elabbady reflects on his identity and roots in the Minneapolis music scene.
Jan 13, 2016
The O.K. Show, Episode 13: Holly Hansen
00:40:46
Zoo Animal frontwoman Holly Hansen reflects on how music helped her come to terms with her religion and identity.
Jan 06, 2016
The O.K. Show, Episode 12: Greg Grease
00:37:42
Rapper Greg Grease talks about self-care and accessibility in the Twin Cities music community.
Dec 23, 2015
The O.K. Show, Episode 11: Claire de Lune
00:33:25
Claire de Lune of the group tiny deaths opens up to Andrea Swensson about anxiety, impostor syndrome, and how she found herself through music.
Dec 16, 2015
The O.K. Show, Episode 10: Dan Israel
00:32:31
Prolific singer-songwriter Dan Israel opens up about his divorce and his struggle to stay healthy.
Dec 09, 2015
The O.K. Show, Episode 9: Lizzo
00:39:10
Minneapolis-based rapper Lizzo talks to Andrea Swensson about accidentally collaborating with Justin Vernon, making her new album, Big GRRRL Small World, and falling in love with herself.
Nov 11, 2015
The O.K. Show, Episode 8: Manchita
00:55:26
Rapper and songwriter Claire Monesterio reveals her personal connection to Eyedea and the impact his loss has made on her art.
Nov 04, 2015
The O.K. Show, Episode 7: Mayda
00:40:46
St. Paul pop artist Mayda opens up about her health problems and journey as a Korean adoptee.
Oct 28, 2015
The O.K. Show, Episode 6: Astronautalis
00:35:23
Hard-touring rapper Astronautalis talks about managing stress and staying creative under pressure.
Oct 21, 2015
The O.K. Show, Episode 5: Lydia Liza
00:40:15
St. Paul singer-songwriter Lydia Liza talks to Andrea Swensson about feminism, anxiety, self-awareness, and the pressure we place on promising young artists.
Oct 14, 2015
The O.K. Show, Episode 4: Irv Williams
00:28:54
Twin Cities saxophone legend Irv Williams reflects on turning 96 years old and fostering his lifelong love of jazz.
Oct 07, 2015
The O.K. Show, Episode 3: Adam Levy
00:35:37
Honeydogs frontman Adam Levy speaks intimately about losing his son to suicide and channeling his grief into a beautiful new solo album.
Sep 30, 2015
The O.K. Show, Episode 2: Mary Beth Mueller
00:35:02
Soul Asylum bassist Karl Mueller's widow Mary Beth talks about her punk rock roots in Minneapolis and her one-woman crusade against cancer.
Sep 23, 2015
The O.K. Show, Episode 1: Charlie Van Stee
00:33:45
Minneapolis psych-pop songwriter Charlie Van Stee has a candid discussion about mental health with host Andrea Swensson.
Jun 23 | 00:34:25
The O.K. Show, Episode 21: Davina Sowers
Jun 09 | 00:33:40
The O.K. Show, Episode 20: Natalie Grace McKay
Jun 01 | 00:46:23
The O.K. Show, Episode 19: P.O.S
May 25 | 00:29:23
The O.K. Show, Episode 18: Gary Louris
May 18 | 00:30:37
The O.K. Show, Episode 17: Michelle Leon
May 11 | 00:30:17
The O.K. Show, Episode 16: Big Cats
Feb 04 | 00:35:08
The O.K. Show, Episode 15: Sarah White
Jan 27 | 00:35:27
The OK Show, Episode 14: Ali Elabbady
Jan 13 | 00:40:46
The O.K. Show, Episode 13: Holly Hansen
Jan 06 | 00:37:42
The O.K. Show, Episode 12: Greg Grease
Dec 23 | 00:33:25
The O.K. Show, Episode 11: Claire de Lune
Dec 16 | 00:32:31
The O.K. Show, Episode 10: Dan Israel
Dec 09 | 00:39:10
The O.K. Show, Episode 9: Lizzo
Nov 11 | 00:55:26
The O.K. Show, Episode 8: Manchita
Nov 04 | 00:40:46
The O.K. Show, Episode 7: Mayda
Oct 28 | 00:35:23
The O.K. Show, Episode 6: Astronautalis
Oct 21 | 00:40:15
The O.K. Show, Episode 5: Lydia Liza
Oct 14 | 00:28:54
The O.K. Show, Episode 4: Irv Williams
Oct 07 | 00:35:37
The O.K. Show, Episode 3: Adam Levy
Sep 30 | 00:35:02
The O.K. Show, Episode 2: Mary Beth Mueller
Sep 23 | 00:33:45
The O.K. Show, Episode 1: Charlie Van Stee
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