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!
Richard Blade Nov 2, 2017Jake Rudh celebrates the new book by a legendary DJ that Jake has called an influence for decades: Richard Blade, who some call the "King of New Wave." Blade has an autobiography that came out today called "World in My Eyes" -- so we're going to dig into Richard Blade's musical inspirations this week on Transmission.
Halloween Special Oct 26, 2017This week on Transmission, prepare yourself for a bit of moody ... a bit of darkness ... a bit of creepy ... and a lot of music that conveys all of those vibes. It's the sixth annual Transmission Halloween special, and if you dig horror and thriller movies from the '60s to the '90s, and modern rock from the '80s.
Songs of Autumn Oct 19, 2017Obviously the music people choose to listen to in the fall is a very personal thing and can differ greatly for each person. But Jake thinks you'll agree that the tunes you'll hear on Thursday night definitely complement red, orange and gold leaves quite well.
Scottish Bands Oct 12, 2017Jake Rudh focuses on classic Scottish indie rock & pop, from some of the bigger names like Belle and Sebastian, Cocteau Twins and The Jesus And Mary Chain, to those not quite as established here in the States, like Orange Juice, Aztec Camera and the trashcan sinatras.
1985 Oct 5, 2017A while back, the British music publication NME listed 50 albums released in 1985 that still sound great today. This week on Transmission, we'll dig into that list and listen to an hour's worth of those tunes that have stood the test of time ... even if the haircuts haven't.
Synth-pop Sep 28, 2017Depeche Mode's "Music For the Masses" was released 30 years ago today. Jake Rudh celebrates not only that iconic album, but many more synth-pop essentials from the 1980s.
Transmission Live (Vol. 2) Sep 21, 2017Jake Rudh spotlights the artists that who be playing the second "Live Transmission" event this Friday night at the James Ballentine "Uptown" VFW - Post 246. All six bands will be doing shorter sets of half originals and half classic-alternative and new-wave covers (songs you'd likely hear in a Transmission set), and it's the originals Jake will be playing on the program tonight.
Power Pop Sep 14, 2017We want you to want ... to listen to Transmission. Jake Rudh always has a great program, Thursdays at 10 p.m.
