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May 21, 2018

This time on Music to Watch, The Current's Sean McPherson and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's Kateri Palen talk about artists who have captivated them recently: Leon Bridges, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lake Street Dive, and Phoebe Bridgers.

Music to Watch: funky soulful bands, great songwriters

Music to Watch: funky soulful bands, great songwriters

Sean McPherson • May 21, 2018

This time on Music to Watch, The Current's Sean McPherson and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's Kateri Palen talk about artists who have captivated them recently: Leon Bridges, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lake Street Dive, and Phoebe Bridgers.

Music on TV this week: Franz Ferdinand; Lake Street Dive; the Kills; Jim James

Music on TV this week: Franz Ferdinand; Lake Street Dive; the Kills; Jim James

Luke Taylor • May 21, 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. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox.

Watch Janet Jackson perform live on TV for the first time this decade, accept Billboard Icon Award

Watch Janet Jackson perform live on TV for the first time this decade, accept Billboard Icon Award

Adrian Williams • May 21, 2018

History was made at the Billboard Music Awards last night, when Janet Jackson became the first black woman to receive the Icon Award. Her extraordinary career, which included collaborations with Missy Elliott; her older brother Michael Jackson; and extensively, with Minneapolis’s Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, was recognized at the Las Vegas ceremony. In her…

Chris Stamey talks about his new book, 'A Spy in the House of Loud'

Chris Stamey talks about his new book, 'A Spy in the House of Loud'

Colleen Cowie • May 21, 2018

Chris Stamey (the dB's) told The Current's Jim McGuinn about his new memoir.

Coffee Break: Waitstaff

Coffee Break: Waitstaff

Anna Reed • May 21, 2018

May 21 is National Waitstaff Day - a day to show appreciation to servers, bartenders, waiters, waitresses - basically restaurant staff. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention waitstaff?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Kevin Shields

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Kevin Shields

May 21, 2018

Kevin Shields was born; Stevie Wonder recorded his second album; Dusty Springfield released a song that would be a hit; Elton John toured the Soviet Union; Joe Strummer got arrested in Germany; and Adele rolled to the top of the singles charts, Today in Music History.

Music News: Prince's yellow Cloud guitar sells for $225K

Music News: Prince's yellow Cloud guitar sells for $225K

Jay Gabler • May 21, 2018

Today's top music news stories include the sale of Prince's yellow Cloud guitar, Boyd Tinsley's response to allegations of sexual misconduct, and Elton John's performance at the Royal Wedding.

Lake Street Dive perform in The Current studio

Lake Street Dive perform in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • May 18, 2018

To be clear, Lake Street Dive didn't 'self produce' their latest album, 'Free Yourself Up.' 'We produced each other,' says drummer Mike Calabrese. 'And there really is no better producer for us as individuals than the other members of the band.' Lake Street Dive recently visited The Current to play songs from the new record, including the hit single, 'Good Kisser.'

Coffee Break: Art-A-Whirl bands

Coffee Break: Art-A-Whirl bands

Anna Reed • May 18, 2018

Tomorrow is Minnesota Music Day and this weekend is Art-A-Whirl - one of the biggest collections of local music and art in various locations around Northeast Minneapolis. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear that will be playing at Art-A-Whirl 2018?

The Revolution announce more tour dates through 2019, including three shows in greater Minnesota

The Revolution announce more tour dates through 2019, including three shows in greater Minnesota

Jeyca Maldonado-Medina • May 18, 2018

The Revolution have announced that they will be hitting the road starting in June and running through 2019. The band have been touring extensively since the death of Prince, to bring his music to fans across the country and now around the world. Minnesota fans will have no fewer than four chances to catch the…

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