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July 23, 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.

Music on TV this week: Calpurnia; Arctic Monkeys; Kacey Musgraves; Brent Cobb; Greta Van Fleet

Luke Taylor • Jul 23, 2018

Coffee Break: Shark Week

Anna Reed • Jul 23, 2018

It's Shark Week - the annual, week-long TV programming extravaganza which features shark-based programming on the Discovery Channel. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention sharks, teeth, or oceans?

Today in Music History: Remembering Amy Winehouse

Jul 23, 2018

Neil Young and his high school friends recorded their first single; Frank Sinatra had a No. 1 album; Barry Manilow 'made it' to the top of the singles chart; the Police kicked off a massive world tour; and Amy Winehouse passed away, Today in Music History.

Music News: Target pays homage to CBGB for East Village store opening

Jay Gabler • Jul 23, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Target paying homage to CBGB, a new list of 2017's highest-paid musicians, and Chance the Rapper getting into publishing.

Album of the Week: Now, Now, 'Saved'

Andrea Swensson • Jul 23, 2018

Now, Now returns after six years with 'Saved' out now on Trans- Records.

Static Panic funk up The Local Show

Andrea Swensson and Cecilia Johnson • Jul 23, 2018

Funky outfit Static Panic visit the Local Show to talk with host Andrea Swensson and perform songs from their EP 'Chrome.'

Review and photos: Courtney Barnett leads a powerhouse female lineup at Surly Brewing Festival Field

Hanna Bubser • Jul 22, 2018

The Twin Cities love Australian rocker Courtney Barnett. This affection was only further proved by the swarm of adoring fans who showed up to Surly Brewing Festival Field for her headlining show yesterday evening. Barnett, as well as her opening acts, were fresh from the Pitchfork Music Festival (Barnett also stopped by The Current to…

Courtney Barnett tells us how she really feels in The Current studio

Mac Wilson and Cecilia Johnson • Jul 21, 2018

Ahead of her July 21 show at Surly Brewing Festival Field, Courtney Barnett returned to The Current's studio to talk with Mac Wilson and play a few songs from 'Tell Me How You Really Feel.'

Review and photos: Sylvan Esso spark a Surly dance party in Minneapolis

Maia Jacobson • Jul 21, 2018

The afternoon sunshine seemed promising, but the rain returned just as gates opened. Still, floods of people made their way happily to Surly Brewing Festival Field for yesterday’s sold-out Sylvan Esso show. Milwaukee band Collections of Colonies of Bees were the openers, and the last sprinkles finished just as their set did. Sylvan Esso’s set…

Watch Prince and the NPG at the Opening Ceremony for the 1991 Special Olympics International Games

Jul 20, 2018

Watch Prince and the New Power Generation kick off the Special Olympics on July 20, 1991 from the field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.

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