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The Current's guide to music on TV: week of Oct. 16, 2017

HAIM's new album, 'Something to Tell You,' released on July 7, 2017.
HAIM's new album, 'Something to Tell You,' released on July 7, 2017.Chuffmedia

by Luke Taylor

October 16, 2017

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on late-night TV, but this week, the late-night shows are in reruns. Over on daytime, however, The Ellen DeGeneres Show features new shows with a string of amazing musical guests: Beck, Arcade Fire, and HAIM. And the prime-time Fox series Empire includes some music by Prince as well as cameos by Prince's sister Tyka Nelson and Prince's bandmates.

Here's the complete rundown. Check your local listings for broadcast times.*

Monday, Oct. 16

LCD Soundsystem, Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) | "LCD Soundsystem back with a vengeance"
Aimee Mann, Conan; note: rerun from Aug. 10 (TBS) | Aimee Mann on compassionate songwriting

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Beck, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, (varies by city; typically airs during daytime, check your local listings for more info) | Colors: Album of the Week for Oct. 16, 2017
Portugal. The Man, Conan (TBS) | in studio at The Current, March 2017

Wednesday, Oct. 18

Arcade Fire, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, (varies by city; typically airs during daytime, check your local listings for more info) | album review: Everything Now by David Safar
Prince's "Let's Go Crazy," cameo by Tyka Nelson and Prince's bandmates, Empire (Fox) | Tyka Nelson releases song, video dedicated to her brother Prince
Kacey Musgraves, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon; note: rerun from Sept. 20 (NBC) | Tiny Desk Concert, 2015
The National, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert; note: rerun from Sept. 7 (CBS) | album review: Sleep Well Beast by Jade
Blondie, Late Night with Seth Meyers; note: rerun from Sept. 21 (NBC) | Hear Blondie's new disco throwback, 'Fun'

Thursday, Oct. 19

HAIM, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, (varies by city; typically airs during daytime, check your local listings for more info) | in studio at The Current, 2014
U2, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon; note: rerun from Sept. 7 (NBC) | U2 at U.S. Bank Stadium: 'For the furious, for the faithful, sing with us' - Andrea Swensson's recap of U2's Sept. 9 concert in Minneapolis
Pokey LaFarge, Conan; note: rerun from Aug. 17 (TBS) | in studio at The Current, June 15, 2017

Friday, Oct. 20

Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert; note: rerun from Sept. 28 (CBS) | Tiny Desk Concert, September 2017

*Schedule subject to change.

Resources

Jimmy Kimmel Live - ABC
Conan - TBS
The Ellen DeGeneres Show - varies; check your local listings
Empire - Fox
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - NBC
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - CBS
Late Night with Seth Meyers - NBC