The OK Show with Andrea Swensson: Recent Episodes
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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.
Davina and the Vagabonds frontwoman Davina Sowers deconstructs the stigma around mental illness and shares her addiction and recovery story.
Hardcore artist Natalie Grace McKay talks about carving out space for transgender performers and her journey to sobriety.
Rapper P.O.S talks about the emotional and creative fallout of his recent kidney transplant.
The frontman for the Jayhawks opens up about his experiences with depression, addiction, and recovery.
Hip-hop and soul artist Sarah White talks about her Minneapolis history and journey toward self-care.
Writer, DJ, and beatmaker Ali Elabbady reflects on his identity and roots in the Minneapolis music scene.
Zoo Animal frontwoman Holly Hansen reflects on how music helped her come to terms with her religion and identity.
Rapper Greg Grease talks about self-care and accessibility in the Twin Cities music community.
Claire de Lune of the group tiny deaths opens up to Andrea Swensson about anxiety, impostor syndrome, and how she found herself through music.
Prolific singer-songwriter Dan Israel opens up about his divorce and his struggle to stay healthy.
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.
Rapper and songwriter Claire Monesterio reveals her personal connection to Eyedea and the impact his loss has made on her art.
St. Paul pop artist Mayda opens up about her health problems and journey as a Korean adoptee.
Hard-touring rapper Astronautalis talks about managing stress and staying creative under pressure.
St. Paul singer-songwriter Lydia Liza talks to Andrea Swensson about feminism, anxiety, self-awareness, and the pressure we place on promising young artists.
Twin Cities saxophone legend Irv Williams reflects on turning 96 years old and fostering his lifelong love of jazz.
Honeydogs frontman Adam Levy speaks intimately about losing his son to suicide and channeling his grief into a beautiful new solo album.
Soul Asylum bassist Karl Mueller's widow Mary Beth talks about her punk rock roots in Minneapolis and her one-woman crusade against cancer.
Minneapolis psych-pop songwriter Charlie Van Stee has a candid discussion about mental health with host Andrea Swensson.