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November 21, 2018

'Heart Bones is a fully new band that Sabrina Ellis and I started,' explains Sean Tillmann, aka Har Mar Superstar. 'It's a duo, but we morphed into eight of us.' On the cusp of a national tour that starts at the Turf Club in St. Paul, Heart Bones stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Mark Wheat.

Heart Bones perform in The Current studio

Heart Bones perform in The Current studio

Mark Wheat • Nov 21, 2018

'Heart Bones is a fully new band that Sabrina Ellis and I started,' explains Sean Tillmann, aka Har Mar Superstar. 'It's a duo, but we morphed into eight of us.' On the cusp of a national tour that starts at the Turf Club in St. Paul, Heart Bones stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Mark Wheat.

Music News: Staggering collection of rock instruments to be displayed at Met

Music News: Staggering collection of rock instruments to be displayed at Met

Jay Gabler • Nov 20, 2018

An unprecedented exhibit of iconic rock instruments is going on display at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art next year. In other news today: Dean Ween is opening a concert venue featuring legal pot, Janelle Monae signed a film producing deal, Snoop Dogg thanked himself for getting on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Gallagher brothers got psychoanalyzed, and fans are mounting a successful campaign to get Mariah Carey's 'Glitter' back on the charts.

Listen to Looch: Welcome back, Andrea Swensson!

Listen to Looch: Welcome back, Andrea Swensson!

Mary Lucia • Nov 20, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia welcomes back Andrea Swensson, music reporter for The Current and host of The Local Show. Swensson talks about the music she's enjoyed and discovered while she was out, and she talks about what's coming up on The Local Show in the weeks ahead.

Coffee Break: Theme songs

Coffee Break: Theme songs

Anna Weggel • Nov 20, 2018

Today in 1971, Isaac Hayes started a two-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Theme from Shaft." So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what theme songs do you want to hear? Yes, we're looking for TV and movie theme songs, but what about the theme to a sporting event? Or a movement? See how creative you can get with this one.

Today in Music History: Isaac Hayes' 'Theme from Shaft' hit No. 1

Today in Music History: Isaac Hayes' 'Theme from Shaft' hit No. 1

Nov 20, 2018

Bob Dylan started recording his first album; Isaac Hayes had a No. 1 single with 'Theme from Shaft'; Paul Simon and George Harrison sang together on SNL; and Prince began his 'Controversy' tour, Today in Music History.

Donna Grantis releases two tracks featuring Mike McCready of Pearl Jam

Donna Grantis releases two tracks featuring Mike McCready of Pearl Jam

Jay Gabler • Nov 20, 2018

Donna Grantis, the incredible Toronto-born guitarist who’s been based in Minnesota since Prince recruited her to the Gopher State in 2012, has released two new tracks recorded in collaboration with Mike McCready, Pearl Jam’s lead guitarist. “Trashformer” and “Violetta” are out now on digital services and 7″ vinyl; both tracks will appear on Grantis’s solo…

Music News: David Byrne's 'True Stories' enters Criterion Collection

Music News: David Byrne's 'True Stories' enters Criterion Collection

Jay Gabler • Nov 19, 2018

David Byrne's 1986 movie 'True Stories' is being re-released on home video as part of the Criterion Collection, along with its first-ever true soundtrack release. Also in the news today: Metallica pitch in to support wildfire victims, John Williams writes new Star Wars music, the Beatles are back in the top ten, a viral video shows how precisely the movie 'Bohemian Rhapsody' replicated Queen's Live Aid performance, and Zayn Malik seems to confirm reports that Taylor Swift rolls around in a giant suitcase.

Music on TV this week: Paul Simon; Mariah Carey; Thanksgiving Parade; live concert streams

Music on TV this week: Paul Simon; Mariah Carey; Thanksgiving Parade; live concert streams

Luke Taylor • Nov 19, 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.

Listen to 'Disappearer,' a brand-new track by Heart Bones

Listen to 'Disappearer,' a brand-new track by Heart Bones

Nov 19, 2018

Heart Bones is a collaboration between Sean Tillmann (aka Har Mar Superstar) and Sabrina Ellis (A Giant Dog/ Sweet Spirit). Listen to their new track, 'Disappearer.'

Watch Hippo Campus live from the Palace Theatre

Watch Hippo Campus live from the Palace Theatre

Nov 19, 2018

Hippo Campus capped off their fall tour with a pair of shows at St. Paul's Palace Theatre and The Current was there with another live video stream. Watch the archived video from Saturday, November 24.

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