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October 20, 2018

Jain returns to The Current's studio, bearing new songs and an old favorite. Tonight, she'll play a sold-out show at the Fine Line in Minneapolis. But first, she stopped in to talk with Mac Wilson and perform "Makeba," "Inspecta," and "Alright."

Jain performs in The Current studio

Jain performs in The Current studio

Mac Wilson and Cecilia Johnson • Oct 20, 2018

Jain returns to The Current's studio, bearing new songs and an old favorite. Tonight, she'll play a sold-out show at the Fine Line in Minneapolis. But first, she stopped in to talk with Mac Wilson and perform "Makeba," "Inspecta," and "Alright."

Mike Elizondo finds ‘Live From Here’ musical director gig ‘exhilarating’

Mike Elizondo finds ‘Live From Here’ musical director gig ‘exhilarating’

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 20, 2018

“I had a couple things. Right here –” A bass line sounds. “Exaggerate. Draw it out. And when we get to the bridge…” Mike Elizondo is standing behind Live From Here host Chris Thile and singer/songwriter Madison Cunningham on the Palace Theatre stage, an electric bass strapped around his torso and black T-shirt. He’s living…

Music News: Rihanna turned down Super Bowl halftime show in solidarity with Kaepernick

Music News: Rihanna turned down Super Bowl halftime show in solidarity with Kaepernick

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 19, 2018

Given the NFL's treatment of Colin Kaepernick and other players who've taken a knee, Rihanna was not about to perform at the 2019 Super Bowl halftime show. Plus, new releases from Elle King, Greta Van Fleet, Empress Of, Khalid, and Brandi Carlile.

Coffee Break: Animated bands

Coffee Break: Animated bands

Anna Weggel • Oct 19, 2018

We are lucky enough to have a special guest coming by the show today - Ron Campbell, legendary animator, who did animations for Sesame Street, the Yellow Submarine feature film, and The Beatles TV series, among so many others. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands that have been at one point animated?

Today in Music History: Remembering Peter Tosh on his birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Peter Tosh on his birthday

Oct 19, 2018

Bowie released 'Pin-Ups'; A-ha became the first Norwegian act to have a No. 1 U.S. single; Noel Gallagher played his first live gig with Oasis; Nirvana hit No. 1 with a live compilation album; Johnny Marr had an academic turn; and Peter Tosh was born, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Little Man, Lucid VanGuard, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Little Man, Lucid VanGuard, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 19, 2018

Little Man – As One Little Man go full-on psychedelic for this video, which features original artwork by Phaedra Odelle. If you’re interested in seeing “As One” live, go see the trio at the Hook & Ladder on Nov. 10. Lucid VanGuard – Genetic Pool Lucid VanGuard set up shop in the recently renovated Parkway Theater…

Music News: Hear early version of Beatles' 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'

Music News: Hear early version of Beatles' 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 18, 2018

An early, acoustic take of the Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" has come to light. Also today, SXSW announces its initial music line-up. Plus, YouTube will sell you concert tickets, Indian women dance on a train, an ancient artifact found outside of Rome is declared a musical instrument, Lana Del Rey's stalker heads to jail, and Chaka Khan loves a parade.

Minnesota fans surprise Troye Sivan with blue hearts at State Theatre

Minnesota fans surprise Troye Sivan with blue hearts at State Theatre

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 18, 2018

“First of all, who did this?” Pop artist Troye Sivan stood on a raised platform, staring out into the crowd at the State Theatre. He’d just finished singing “Postcard” from his lovely new album Bloom. A few voices met his question with screams, and he giggled into the mic. Earlier in the evening, Sivan superfans Alicia Grafft and…

When and where to hear Bobby Z talk about The Revolution and Prince

When and where to hear Bobby Z talk about The Revolution and Prince

Sean McPherson • Oct 18, 2018

We've been fortunate to have Bobby Z, the drummer for The Revolution, stop by a few times to share the mic for special programming on The Current and Purple Current. Here's where to find it.

From tweet to screen print: Local graphic artist designs concert poster for Foo Fighters

From tweet to screen print: Local graphic artist designs concert poster for Foo Fighters

Colleen Cowie • Oct 18, 2018

Corey Sweeter has seen his favorite band, the Foo Fighters, perform in concert seven times. He is seeing them again tonight, although this time feels different, because Xcel Energy Center asked him to design a poster for the show. Sweeter is a freelance graphic artist from the Twin Cities, who has designed for a variety…

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