Transmission DJ Jake Rudh hosts the weekly Minneapolis-based post-punk, new wave and indie dance night Transmission every Wednesday night at the Uptown VFW, and now, he brings the party to The Current each Saturday at 7 a.m. Central!
Transmission: November 22, 2025Jake Rudh • Nov 22, 2025This week’s episode of Transmission features power pop sounds by Material Issue, Cheap Trick, The Rubinoos, Blondie, and much more.
Transmission: November 15, 2025Jake Rudh • Nov 15, 2025This week's Transmission features smooth sounds from artists including Sade, Simply Red, Roxy Music, Spandau Ballet, Icehouse, Chris Isaak and more.
Transmission: November 8, 2025Jake Rudh • Nov 8, 2025Transmission’s episode from November 8 features tracks by Roxy Music, Tom Tom Club, Thompson Twins, the Pretenders, Wang Chung and more.
Transmission: October 25, 2025Jake Rudh • Oct 25, 2025Listen to Tranmission’s episode from October 25, 2025.
XTCJake Rudh • Oct 17, 2025This week on Transmission, Jake Rudh is presenting a show about a band that really doesn't get the kind of praise it deserves.
Cocteau TwinsJake Rudh • Oct 10, 2025Last week, Jake Rudh did a show on the sounds of autumn, and one of the bands that made the program were the Cocteau Twins.
Sounds of AutumnJake Rudh • Oct 3, 2025This week's Transmission spotlight will feature the sounds of autumn.
BritpopJake Rudh • Sep 19, 2025It's been almost 30 years since the amazing British pop band Pulp has played Minnesota.
Women of New WaveJake Rudh • Sep 12, 2025On Thursday, September 18, one of New wave's most innovative performers, Lene Lovich, will be playing the Parkway Theater in her first time touring the states in close to 20 years. To celebrate this rare occasion, Jake Rudh will be playing an entire program of amazing women in the Post-punk and New wave scenes with a special spotlight on Lene.
