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August 13, 2018

Punch Brothers released their fifth album "All Ashore" in July 2018. The resulting tour brought them to St. Paul's Palace Theatre; well-polished and plucky as ever, the band stopped by The Current's studio beforehand to perform a few songs and talk with Bill DeVille.

Punch Brothers perform in The Current's studio

Punch Brothers perform in The Current's studio

Bill DeVille and Cecilia Johnson • Aug 13, 2018

Punch Brothers released their fifth album "All Ashore" in July 2018. The resulting tour brought them to St. Paul's Palace Theatre; well-polished and plucky as ever, the band stopped by The Current's studio beforehand to perform a few songs and talk with Bill DeVille.

Music News: Aretha Franklin is 'gravely ill,' friends say

Music News: Aretha Franklin is 'gravely ill,' friends say

Jay Gabler • Aug 13, 2018

Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, confirm friends; hundreds were injured when a boardwalk collapsed at a music festival in Spain; Kendrick Lamar will play a 'very special set- at Jay-Z's Made in America festival; and this year's Teen Choice Award winners have been named. Also, why is Azealia Banks hanging out at Elon Musk's house - and why does that bass guitar look like a giant iPhone?

Music on TV this week: Low Cut Connie; CHVRCHES; Death Cab for Cutie; Elle King

Music on TV this week: Low Cut Connie; CHVRCHES; Death Cab for Cutie; Elle King

Luke Taylor • Aug 13, 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.

Coffee Break: Left-handed musicians

Coffee Break: Left-handed musicians

Anna Reed • Aug 13, 2018

This morning Paul McCartney tweeted "Hey all you lefties, have a happy #LeftHandersDay". International Left Handers Day is observed annually on August 13 to celebrate the uniqueness and differences of left handers. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from left-handed musicians?

Album of the Week: The Internet, 'Hive Mind'

Album of the Week: The Internet, 'Hive Mind'

Sean McPherson • Aug 13, 2018

The Internet returns with their fourth studio album 'Hive Mind,' out now on Columbia Records.

Today in Music History: The Supremes recorded 'Baby Love'

Today in Music History: The Supremes recorded 'Baby Love'

Aug 13, 2018

The Supremes recorded 'Baby Love'; Jefferson Airplane made their live debut; Cheap Trick had a massive hit; Woodstock '94 was held; Adam Ant caused a spot of bother; and the Lovin' Spoonful scored a No. 1 hit with their song, 'Summer in the City,' Today in Music History.

Music News: Questlove-led symphonic tour of Prince music bypasses Minneapolis

Music News: Questlove-led symphonic tour of Prince music bypasses Minneapolis

Luke Taylor • Aug 10, 2018

Roots drummer Questlove is co-curating a symphonic Prince tribute that will visit 36 cities, but not Minneapolis; Pete Yorn has collaborated with Liz Phair on a cover of Pixies' 'Here Comes Your Man'; singer-songwriters Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus announced a new collaborative project, Boygenius; pop stars perform even while on vacation; and Nigerian rapper Falz faces repercussions after releasing a song that includes political commentary.

Coffee Break: 80s rock icons

Coffee Break: 80s rock icons

Anna Reed • Aug 10, 2018

August 10 is Duran Duran Appreciation Day! In honor of the band and in honor of "Transmission Presents: The '80s with DJ Jake Rudh" at First Ave this Saturday, what 80s rock icons would you like to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Interview: Mitski's many lives

Interview: Mitski's many lives

Alyssa Edes and Ailsa Chang • Aug 10, 2018

Mitski's new album 'Be the Cowboy' explores the singer's roles onstage, in relationships and as a woman in the world. The artist talked to NPR's Ailsa Chang about how there's no such thing as one identity.

Today in Music History: Remembering Isaac Hayes

Today in Music History: Remembering Isaac Hayes

Aug 10, 2018

A 13-year-old Stevie Wonder started a three-week run at the top of the charts; John Denver was at the top of the album charts; Brian Adams had his first U.S. No. 1 album; Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran was plucked from the ocean; and the great Isaac Hayes entered the pantheon of music legends, Today in Music History.

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