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September 25, 2017

It's a packed lineup of musical guests on this week's late-night TV schedule. Highlights include Album of the Week artists Grizzly Bear; Chance the Rapper; locals Now, Now; and the 'Saturday Night Live' season premiere. See the full schedule.

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Sept. 25, 2017

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Sept. 25, 2017

Luke Taylor • Sep 25, 2017

It's a packed lineup of musical guests on this week's late-night TV schedule. Highlights include Album of the Week artists Grizzly Bear; Chance the Rapper; locals Now, Now; and the 'Saturday Night Live' season premiere. See the full schedule.

DJ Pick of the Week: Arcade Fire, 'Creature Comfort'

DJ Pick of the Week: Arcade Fire, 'Creature Comfort'

Jill Riley • Sep 25, 2017

Jill Riley digs into Arcade Fire's 'Creature Comfort' for this week's DJ Pick of the Week. For anyone who has ever felt the pressure to conform to the unrealistic expectations from society, you'll relate to this song's message in a big way.

Coffee Break: Soul singers gone too soon

Coffee Break: Soul singers gone too soon

Anna Reed • Sep 25, 2017

Over the weekend, funk, soul and R&B singer Charles Bradley died of liver cancer at age 68. Issuing his debut album only at age 62, he was taken all too soon. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what soul singers do you want to hear who were gone too soon?

Theft of the Dial: Exene Cervenka and John Doe

Theft of the Dial: Exene Cervenka and John Doe

Brian Oake • Sep 25, 2017

Currently enjoying a 40th anniversary tour with their groundbreaking and iconic punk-rock band, X, Exene Cervenka and John Doe stopped at The Current to take control of the airwaves on a Theft of the Dial. Cervenka and Doe spin tracks by some of their favorite artists and share a few stories along the way.

Today in Music History: Dave Grohl joined Nirvana

Today in Music History: Dave Grohl joined Nirvana

Sep 25, 2017

Dave Grohl joined Nirvana; Sam Cook hit No. 2 on two charts; the Beatles appeared as cartoons on ABC TV; 'The Partridge Family' made its debut; Queen appeared on SNL; and Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham passed away, Today in Music History.

Review and photos: Joseph and Bailen turn First Avenue into sibling central

Review and photos: Joseph and Bailen turn First Avenue into sibling central

Sarah Eldred • Sep 25, 2017

On Saturday evening, it was sibling central at First Avenue. There is something so magical about sibling harmony. It feels effortless, natural, and seamless. The trio Bailen (brothers Daniel and David, and sister Julia) opened for Portland-based Joseph (sisters Natalie, Allie, and Meegan Closner). Having released an EP just a couple weeks ago entitled Stay…

Album of the Week: Grizzly Bear, 'Painted Ruins'

Album of the Week: Grizzly Bear, 'Painted Ruins'

Mark Wheat • Sep 25, 2017

Grizzly Bear return with their fifth studio album 'Painted Ruins' out on RCA Records.

Music News: Depeche Mode release 'Heroes' cover for song's 40th anniversary

Music News: Depeche Mode release 'Heroes' cover for song's 40th anniversary

Jay Gabler • Sep 25, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Depeche Mode releasing a 'Heroes' cover, musicians' responses to criticisms of athletes kneeling for the National Anthem, and the death of an Allman Brothers Producer.

Local Music Exchange: Celebrate Minnesota and Manitoba bands

Local Music Exchange: Celebrate Minnesota and Manitoba bands

Sep 24, 2017

The Current wants to share great Minnesota music with the world, so we've partnered up with Manitoba Music -- Winnipeg to swap two bands from each city for the ultimate Local Music Exchange.

Bill DeVille's five favorite finds from Americana Fest 2017

Bill DeVille's five favorite finds from Americana Fest 2017

Bill DeVille • Sep 24, 2017

Bill DeVille recently attended the 2017 Americana Music Conference and Festival in Nashville, Tenn., and he's back with a new finds and favorites from this year's fest.

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