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June 26, 2018

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, in partnership with the Walker Art Center, has announced the 2018-19 season of Liquid Music, with names on the roster including Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes; Kim Gordon; and Mike Lewis (Andrew Bird, Bon Iver, Happy Apple). This marks Liquid Music’s seventh season. The music series has become a staple in…

Kim Gordon, Dev Hynes, and Mike Lewis featured in 2018 Liquid Music Series

Kim Gordon, Dev Hynes, and Mike Lewis featured in 2018 Liquid Music Series

Colleen Cowie • Jun 26, 2018

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, in partnership with the Walker Art Center, has announced the 2018-19 season of Liquid Music, with names on the roster including Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes; Kim Gordon; and Mike Lewis (Andrew Bird, Bon Iver, Happy Apple). This marks Liquid Music’s seventh season. The music series has become a staple in…

Brooklyn's Bodega tear it up in The Current studio

Brooklyn's Bodega tear it up in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • Jun 25, 2018

'Every time we play on stage feels like the first time,' says Bodega vocalist Nikki Belfiglio. 'That sounds really corny, but there's so much energy and so much conviction behind what we do.' Bodega bring that same energy and conviction into The Current's studio, where they played a rocking session.

Music on TV this week: Florence + the Machine (twice!) and lots of encores

Music on TV this week: Florence + the Machine (twice!) and lots of encores

Luke Taylor • Jun 25, 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.

Trout Steak Revival perform in the Radio Heartland studio

Trout Steak Revival perform in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Jun 25, 2018

'Spirit To The Sea' -- the latest album from Trout Steak Revival -- came out in late 2017, but the band members are not sitting around on the success of that record. They've already recorded a handful of songs to put on a future release. In fact, when Trout Steak Revival stopped into the Radio Heartland studio, they started the session with a brand-new song. Check out the compete session.

Coffee Break: Name changes

Coffee Break: Name changes

Anna Reed • Jun 25, 2018

Thanks to Jo for writing in with today's Coffee Break theme idea. Jo says, "IHOP is now IHOb. Change is hard, but we will get through this together." What songs do you want to hear from bands that went through a name change at some point in their career?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Tim Finn

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Tim Finn

Jun 25, 2018

Jackie Wilson kept on singing; Marvin Gaye has his third No. 1 single; 'Flashdance' hit No. 1 in the album charts; Prince released the 'Purple Rain' album; Debbie Gibson made chart history; Michael Jackson passed away; and Tim Finn was born, Today in Music History.

Music News: Paul McCartney films epic Carpool Karaoke in Liverpool

Music News: Paul McCartney films epic Carpool Karaoke in Liverpool

Jay Gabler • Jun 25, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Paul McCartney's Carpool Karaoke, the death of Vinnie Paul, and the 2018 BET Awards.

Frank Turner performs in The Current studio

Frank Turner performs in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Jun 22, 2018

'Be More Kind,' the new album from Frank Turner, has been described as an optimistic album. 'I think it's important to temper our short-term pessimism with a little bit of medium-term optimism,' Turner acknowledges. Before playing an all-ages show at the Myth Live Event Center in Maplewood, Minn., Turner and bandmate Matt Nasir visited The Current studio for a live session hosted by Mac Wilson.

Lizzo drops new single and video, 'Boys'

Lizzo drops new single and video, 'Boys'

Luke Taylor • Jun 22, 2018

In a surprise release, Lizzo's new song, 'Boys,' addresses powerful themes of unabashed sexuality, body positivity and an all-embracing gender attitude. The accompanying video also includes an homage to Prince's iconic Schmitt Music photos.

Programming update: Wright About Now

Programming update: Wright About Now

Jun 22, 2018

Toki Wright has taken a new position in Boston. His last episode of Wright About Now on the radio will air on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 10 p.m.

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