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January 29, 2018

It's a little late for Festivus, but on Monday it seemed like just about everyone had some grievances to air in the wake of Sunday night's Grammys ceremony, which hit a nine-year viewership low.

Music News: Grammys ratings plunge as critics say Recording Academy is losing touch

Music News: Grammys ratings plunge as critics say Recording Academy is losing touch

Jay Gabler • Jan 29, 2018

It's a little late for Festivus, but on Monday it seemed like just about everyone had some grievances to air in the wake of Sunday night's Grammys ceremony, which hit a nine-year viewership low.

First Aid Kit in concert at the Palace Theatre

First Aid Kit in concert at the Palace Theatre

Jan 29, 2018

With head-banging, strobe lights, and electric guitar solos, First Aid Kit brought a new energy to the Palace Theatre on January 30.

Find music on TV this week: Avett Brothers, Greta Van Fleet, Ty Segall, Albert Hammond Jr., LCD Soundsystem

Find music on TV this week: Avett Brothers, Greta Van Fleet, Ty Segall, Albert Hammond Jr., LCD Soundsystem

Luke Taylor • Jan 29, 2018

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings, and find performance videos as the week progresses.

Jellybean Johnson packs the Minnesota Music Cafe for Super Bowl kick-off jam

Jellybean Johnson packs the Minnesota Music Cafe for Super Bowl kick-off jam

Andrea Swensson • Jan 29, 2018

When Jellybean Johnson is hosting a party, the ratio of people wearing top hats and fedoras shoots through the roof. Music fans dressed to the nines turned out in droves on a frigid Sunday night to dance at the Minnesota Music Cafe, where the legendary drummer of the Time had curated a lineup of acts…

Coffee Break: The calm before the storm

Coffee Break: The calm before the storm

Anna Reed • Jan 29, 2018

Everything is pretty much normal in the Twin Cities...for now. In a few days, football fans from all over the country (and specifically Philadelphia and New England) will be converging upon our fair cities for the big game. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that start out calm but get CRAZY by the end?

Salute to Prince at Super Bowl LIVE: Get to know the artists performing tonight

Salute to Prince at Super Bowl LIVE: Get to know the artists performing tonight

Adrian Williams • Jan 29, 2018

When a big-time event like Super Bowl LII comes to the Twin Cities, it’s assumed that Prince fans near and far are anticipating some type of homage to the late Minnesotan legend. As mentioned in our rundown of performances happening this week, Twin Cities producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were called upon to choose the…

Today in Music History: Rose Royce's 'Car Wash' hits No. 1

Today in Music History: Rose Royce's 'Car Wash' hits No. 1

Jan 29, 2018

'Car Wash' hit No. 1;Aerosmith reached the top ten on the Singles Chart with 'Walk This Way'; Arctic Monkeys went No. 1 on the U.K. album chart with their debut album 'Whatever People Say I Am That's What I'm Not'; and Willie Dixon died of heart failure, Today in Music History.

So you’re a Replacements fan visiting Minnesota: Five must-see stops

So you’re a Replacements fan visiting Minnesota: Five must-see stops

Jay Gabler • Jan 29, 2018

From “Skyway” to “Bastards of Young,” Replacements songs have almost as many home-state references as to Paul Westerberg’s troubled state of mind. If you’re a ‘Mats fan hanging out in the Twin Cities, there are plenty of places you can visit to channel the tumultuous spirit of our indie-rock icons. Here are the top five.…

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Jan 29, 2018

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Kendrick Lamar, Jason Isbell, The War on Drugs, Alabama Shakes among many winners at afternoon Grammy ceremony

Kendrick Lamar, Jason Isbell, The War on Drugs, Alabama Shakes among many winners at afternoon Grammy ceremony

Luke Taylor • Jan 29, 2018

Seventy of the 84 Grammy categories were awarded during the afternoon presentation known as the Premiere Ceremony. Artists heard on The Current took home awards in several categories, including Best Rap Song, Best Rock Album, Best Alternative Music Album and Best Americana Album.

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