Davina Sowers

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gary Louris

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

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

Michelle Leon

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

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

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

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

Sarah White

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

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

Ali Elabbady

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

The OK Show, Episode 14: Ali Elabbady

Holly Hansen

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

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

Greg Grease

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

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

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.

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.

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

Dan Israel

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

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

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.

The O.K. Show, Episode 9: Lizzo

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

The O.K. Show, Episode 8: Manchita

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

The O.K. Show, Episode 7: Mayda

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

The O.K. Show, Episode 6: Astronautalis

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.

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

Irv Williams

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

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

Adam Levy

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

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

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

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

Absolutely love the honest conversations Andrea has with her guests.

MN Music

MPR music journalist Andrea Swensson digs into the frailties of MN musicians, how they cope and create. Insightful.

I'm ok yer ok

The OK Show with Andrea Swensson

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