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December 19, 2017

Returned from sick time, Mary Lucia is thrilled to be back on the air. In an all-new 'Listen to Looch,' Mary looks back on her time away, and looks forward to celebrating Christmas in New York City.

Mary Lucia is back!

Mary Lucia is back!

Mary Lucia • Dec 19, 2017

Returned from sick time, Mary Lucia is thrilled to be back on the air. In an all-new 'Listen to Looch,' Mary looks back on her time away, and looks forward to celebrating Christmas in New York City.

Alex Kapranos talks about 'Always Ascending,' the new album from Franz Ferdinand

Alex Kapranos talks about 'Always Ascending,' the new album from Franz Ferdinand

David Safar • Dec 19, 2017

Set for release on Feb. 9, 2018, 'Always Ascending' is the next album from Franz Ferdinand. Well ahead of the release date, The Current's David Safar connected with front man Alex Kapranos, who talked about the forthcoming record and about what he loves about coming to Minneapolis to perform.

‘The songs were overtaken by the times’: Artists reflect on staying creative in an anxious year

‘The songs were overtaken by the times’: Artists reflect on staying creative in an anxious year

Andrea Swensson • Dec 19, 2017

Listen to the year-end episode of The Local Show, which included reflections from over a dozen Minnesota artists. As 2017 hurtles toward its dramatic series finale, it’s difficult to find the words to describe what felt like a very, very long year. There is a temptation to start listing all the devastating news headlines that…

Coffee Break: Maritime

Coffee Break: Maritime

Anna Reed • Dec 19, 2017

I'll never let go Jack... It's the 20th anniversary of the release of Titanic. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention anything nautical?

Today in Music History: Carl Perkins records "Blue Suede Shoes"

Today in Music History: Carl Perkins records "Blue Suede Shoes"

Dec 19, 2017

Paul Simon hosted SNL, The Rolling Stones aired their show live, and Carl Perkins wrote about his shoes, Today in Music History.

OK Go partner with University of St. Thomas to launch online learning lab

OK Go partner with University of St. Thomas to launch online learning lab

Simone Cazares • Dec 19, 2017

OK Go have partnered with the University of St. Thomas to launch OK Go Sandbox, an online portal that teaches students and educators ways to combine music and engineering. According to an article from the university’s news service, it all started when OK Go began receiving letters from teachers who used their innovative music videos…

Music News: Guess who got the most jukebox plays in 2017

Music News: Guess who got the most jukebox plays in 2017

Jay Gabler • Dec 18, 2017

Today's top music news stories include 2017's most-played jukebox artist, Mariah Carey in the top ten, and the death of a Johnny Cash songwriter.

Naming The Beast: Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires on speaking up in 2017

Naming The Beast: Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires on speaking up in 2017

Jewly Hight • Dec 18, 2017

This week, NPR Music is speaking to creators whose work in 2017 captured something unique about a chaotic year. We begin with two musicians whose intertwined careers are a statement in themselves.

Find music on TV this week: Tom Waits, Liam Gallagher, Avett Brothers

Find music on TV this week: Tom Waits, Liam Gallagher, Avett Brothers

Luke Taylor • Dec 18, 2017

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. Many shows are taking a holiday hiatus, but among the encore highlights is the Avett Brothers' cover of a George Harrison song. See the complete listings, and find performance videos as the week progresses.

DJ Pick of the Week: The Staves & yMusic, "Trouble on My Mind"

DJ Pick of the Week: The Staves & yMusic, "Trouble on My Mind"

Jade • Dec 18, 2017

The Brooklyn based chamber ensemble and the trio from the UK (who have more or less become Minnesotans in the past year) met at last summer's Eaux Claires festival and had such a lovely time collaborating that they made an entire album together.

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