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July 09, 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 each Monday in your inbox.

Music on TV this week: Dawes, encores

Music on TV this week: Dawes, encores

Luke Taylor • Jul 9, 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 each Monday in your inbox.

The Record Company stomp through six-song #MicroShow set

The Record Company stomp through six-song #MicroShow set

Jul 9, 2018

Watch the L.A.-based power trio rip through music from their new album 'All of This Life' in front of an intimate audience.

Photos: Eaux Claires IV fills the woods with song

Photos: Eaux Claires IV fills the woods with song

Nate Ryan, Cecilia Johnson and Emmet Kowler • Jul 9, 2018

Eaux Claires IV took place at Foster Farm in Wisconsin last weekend, and The Current took pictures.

Coffee Break: Morning ritual

Coffee Break: Morning ritual

Anna Reed • Jul 9, 2018

Thanks to Loran for writing in with today's theme. Since we've been camping in the woods of Wisconsin and we had various fill-in hosts last week due to summer schedules, we're finally back to our normal morning lineup today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that describe any part of the morning ritual?

Today in Music History: 43 candles for Jack White

Today in Music History: 43 candles for Jack White

Jul 9, 2018

Bill Haley and His Comets hit No. 1 with a seminal rock 'n' roll song; Johnny Cash signed to Columbia Records; Declan MacManus became a full-time musician; Cheap Trick got their only No. 1 single; and Jack White was born in Detroit 43 years ago, Today in Music History.

Music News: Gorillaz end concert after Del the Funky Homosapien falls from stage

Music News: Gorillaz end concert after Del the Funky Homosapien falls from stage

Jay Gabler • Jul 8, 2018

Today's top music news stories include concerts by Gorillaz and the Avett Brothers being canceled for unfortunate reasons; and Donald Glover reportedly being sued by Glassnote Records.

Photos: Eaux Claires IV kicks off with a sense of wonder

Photos: Eaux Claires IV kicks off with a sense of wonder

Cecilia Johnson and Emmet Kowler • Jul 7, 2018

Eaux Claires IV kicked off with a mellow, spacious day of exploration. See it for yourself through Emmet Kowler's photos.

Coffee Break: Kiss

Coffee Break: Kiss

Anna Reed • Jul 6, 2018

Jill Riley wants you to know that it's International Kissing Day today and Brian Oake wants you to know that kissing has MANY health benefits. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention kissing?

Today in Music History: The Dixie Chicks perform despite threats

Today in Music History: The Dixie Chicks perform despite threats

Jul 6, 2018

John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time; Louis Armstrong went marchin' in with the saints; Phil Collins went to No. 1 with 'Sussudio'; and The Dixie Chicks performed despite threats, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Gaelynn Lea, Longshot & Lazerbeak, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Gaelynn Lea, Longshot & Lazerbeak, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Jul 6, 2018

Gaelynn Lea – “Lost In The Woods” Makeovers aren’t always for the better, as Gaelynn Lea knows in “Lost In The Woods,” a new song from her upcoming album Learning How To Stay (out Sept. 7). This tune may be short, but Lea makes time for a great violin solo. Longshot & Lazerbeak – “Just Dance” Longshot and…

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