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October 30, 2018

The weekend before Halloween, music stars dressed up...in some cases, as each other. Also in the news today: a street renamed to honor Walter Becker, foot injuries sideline tours, remembering Todd Youth, two beloved bands say goodbye, and 50 Cent pulls a ticket stunt on Ja Rule.

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Music News: Which music star has this year's best Halloween costume?

Oct 30, 2018

The weekend before Halloween, music stars dressed up...in some cases, as each other. Also in the news today: a street renamed to honor Walter Becker, foot injuries sideline tours, remembering Todd Youth, two beloved bands say goodbye, and 50 Cent pulls a ticket stunt on Ja Rule.

Joey Dosik talks about releasing his 'Inside Voice'

Joey Dosik talks about releasing his 'Inside Voice'

David Safar • Oct 30, 2018

Los Angeles-based artist Joey Dosik, is well known for his work collaborating with other groups like Vulfpeck, but now Dosik is also becoming popular for his work as a solo artist. Both his debut full-length album, Inside Voice, and EP, Game Winner, were released earlier in the year.

Maggie Rogers performs in The Current studio

Maggie Rogers performs in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • Oct 29, 2018

Maggie Rogers' music career has advanced very quickly, a fact that's not lost on the singer-songwriter. Her forthcoming album, 'Heard It In A Past Life,' is a reflection of that. ' I just think I've been trying to do this for a very long time, and this is the lifetime it all sort of works out,' Rogers says. Before her sold-out show at First Avenue, Maggie Rogers stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Mary Lucia.

Music on TV this week: John Prine; Jain; Willie Nelson; Maggie Rogers

Music on TV this week: John Prine; Jain; Willie Nelson; Maggie Rogers

Luke Taylor • Oct 29, 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 to plan your TV viewing around music.

Mitski performs in The Current studio

Mitski performs in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Oct 29, 2018

The day after playing a sold-out show at First Avenue in Minneapolis, singer-songwriter Mitski and her band stopped at The Current studio to play songs from 'Be the Cowboy' and to talk with host Mac Wilson. Playing the First Avenue Mainroom was a special gig for Mitski; 'Just something about the energy in the room was just wonderful,' she says.

Coffee Break: Boston bands

Coffee Break: Boston bands

Anna Weggel • Oct 29, 2018

The Boston Red Sox have won the World Series, their fourth World Series win in 15 years. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Boston bands?

Talking standup comedy with Judd Apatow

Talking standup comedy with Judd Apatow

Jill Riley and Brian Oake • Oct 29, 2018

Judd Apatow has been a writer, director or producer (or all of the above) on so many iconic TV shows and films -- from 'Freaks and Geeks' to 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' to 'Bridesmaids' to 'May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers' -- but Apatow has been returning to his roots in standup comedy. Ahead of his Nov. 7 engagement at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, Apatow spoke to Brian Oake and Jill Riley about his work.

Today in Music History: 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' breaks chart records

Today in Music History: 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' breaks chart records

Oct 29, 2018

Neil Diamond got a Gold Record; Dolly and Kenny sang of islands in the stream; the Stone Roses split up; U2 performed on Letterman; and 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' broke chart records, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Low, 'Double Negative'

Album of the Week: Low, 'Double Negative'

Mark Wheat • Oct 29, 2018

Duluth's Low returns with 'Double Negative,' an elegantly woven soundscape highlighting the band's greatest strengths.

Photos: Mitski gets moody at First Avenue

Photos: Mitski gets moody at First Avenue

Emmet Kowler • Oct 27, 2018

For every bit of buzz Mitski has earned this year, she’s no new artist. Her 2018 release Be the Cowboy is her fifth album, following up her 2016 breakout Puberty 2. That said, it’s no small feat for any artist to sell out a whole tour, and that’s exactly what Mitski has done on her current…

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