The OK Show with Andrea Swensson

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.

The O.K. Show, Episode 21: Davina Sowers

Davina and the Vagabonds frontwoman Davina Sowers deconstructs the stigma around mental illness and shares her addiction and recovery story.

06-23
34:25

The O.K. Show, Episode 20: Natalie Grace McKay

Hardcore artist Natalie Grace McKay talks about carving out space for transgender performers and her journey to sobriety.

06-09
33:40

The O.K. Show, Episode 19: P.O.S

Rapper P.O.S talks about the emotional and creative fallout of his recent kidney transplant.

06-01
46:23

The O.K. Show, Episode 18: Gary Louris

The frontman for the Jayhawks opens up about his experiences with depression, addiction, and recovery.

05-25
29:23

The O.K. Show, Episode 17: Michelle Leon

Bassist-turned-novelist Michelle Leon reflects on being a Babe in Toyland.

05-18
30:37

The O.K. Show, Episode 16: Big Cats

Producer Big Cats talks to Andrea Swensson about the art of grieving publicly.

05-11
30:17

The O.K. Show, Episode 15: Sarah White

Hip-hop and soul artist Sarah White talks about her Minneapolis history and journey toward self-care.

02-04
35:08

The OK Show, Episode 14: Ali Elabbady

Writer, DJ, and beatmaker Ali Elabbady reflects on his identity and roots in the Minneapolis music scene.

01-27
35:27

The O.K. Show, Episode 13: Holly Hansen

Zoo Animal frontwoman Holly Hansen reflects on how music helped her come to terms with her religion and identity.

01-13
40:46

The O.K. Show, Episode 12: Greg Grease

Rapper Greg Grease talks about self-care and accessibility in the Twin Cities music community.

01-06
37:42

The O.K. Show, Episode 11: Claire de Lune

Claire de Lune of the group tiny deaths opens up to Andrea Swensson about anxiety, impostor syndrome, and how she found herself through music.

12-23
33:25

The O.K. Show, Episode 10: Dan Israel

Prolific singer-songwriter Dan Israel opens up about his divorce and his struggle to stay healthy.

12-16
32:31

The O.K. Show, Episode 9: Lizzo

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.

12-09
39:10

The O.K. Show, Episode 8: Manchita

Rapper and songwriter Claire Monesterio reveals her personal connection to Eyedea and the impact his loss has made on her art.

11-11
55:26

The O.K. Show, Episode 7: Mayda

St. Paul pop artist Mayda opens up about her health problems and journey as a Korean adoptee.

11-04
40:46

The O.K. Show, Episode 6: Astronautalis

Hard-touring rapper Astronautalis talks about managing stress and staying creative under pressure.

10-28
35:23

The O.K. Show, Episode 5: Lydia Liza

St. Paul singer-songwriter Lydia Liza talks to Andrea Swensson about feminism, anxiety, self-awareness, and the pressure we place on promising young artists.

10-21
40:15

The O.K. Show, Episode 4: Irv Williams

Twin Cities saxophone legend Irv Williams reflects on turning 96 years old and fostering his lifelong love of jazz.

10-14
28:54

The O.K. Show, Episode 3: Adam Levy

Honeydogs frontman Adam Levy speaks intimately about losing his son to suicide and channeling his grief into a beautiful new solo album.

10-07
35:37

The O.K. Show, Episode 2: Mary Beth Mueller

Soul Asylum bassist Karl Mueller's widow Mary Beth talks about her punk rock roots in Minneapolis and her one-woman crusade against cancer.

09-30
35:02

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