The Current

December 13, 2018

The Current's Top 89 countdown is our main year-end event, but we're supplementing the song list with some fabulous bonus categories, including Best Local Artists.

Top 89 of 2018: Best Local Artists

Dec 13, 2018

The Current's Top 89 countdown is our main year-end event, but we're supplementing the song list with some fabulous bonus categories, including Best Local Artists.

The Chart Show: End of year parties are starting early!

Mark Wheat • Dec 13, 2018

Brandi Carlile continues to hold the top spot on the chart in her tenth week, joined by debuts from The Cactus Blossoms, The Avett Brothers, and Pedro The Lion.

Music News: Ozzy Osbourne meets fast-food-themed Black Sabbath tribute band

Jay Gabler • Dec 12, 2018

Have you heard of Mac Sabbath? Neither had Ozzy Osbourne. Also in the news today: Iggy Pop's producing a documentary series on punk, NEA funds black music history project, the Darkness get booked on 'The Great British Bake Off,' Beyonce plays a wedding in India, and Nick Cave opposes calls for Israel boycott.

The Okee Dokee Brothers take on winter in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Dec 12, 2018

The Okee Dokee Brothers' new album, 'Winterland,' is meant to celebrate winter, but it also contains some deeper messages about taking care of oneself and of the planet. Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing of the Okee Dokee Brothers parked their sleds outside and brought their music and warm vibes into our studio.

Giveaway: Enter for a chance to fly to L.A. to see Jeff Tweedy

Dec 12, 2018

Want to keep up with Jeff Tweedy? You're going to need some help.

First Avenue exhibit to open in May 2019 at the Minnesota History Center

Marla Khan-Schwartz • Dec 12, 2018

The iconic music venue First Avenue will be the subject of a new exhibition at the Minnesota History Center opening in May 2019. The exhibit, “First Avenue: Stories of Minnesota’s Mainroom,” will feature everything from memorabilia of the bands that have adorned the stages since the venue’s inception, to the “scenes, sounds and stories” that…

Coffee Break: Songs you discovered through a TV show

Anna Weggel • Dec 12, 2018

A music discovery website called Tunefind did an analysis of songs people discovered in 2018 through TV shows using a combination of metrics from Tunefind, Shazam and Nielsen Music. And the results are in! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what song did you discover through a TV show? Make sure to let us know the show, too.

Rock and Roll Book Club: Buffy Sainte-Marie's authorized biography

Jay Gabler • Dec 12, 2018

A new authorized biography reveals the many achievements of a great singer-songwriter who deserves wider recognition.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Sheila E.

Dec 12, 2018

Sheila E. was born, Nirvana bandmates and Courtney Love go toe to toe, The Doors played their last show with Jim Morrison, The Rolling Stones started working with Ronnie Wood and Devo hit gold.

The Internet talk about Los Angeles, collaborating with Big Rube, and producing ‘Hive Mind’

Colleen Cowie • Dec 12, 2018

What began as a side-project of Odd Future members Syd and Matt Martians has since blossomed into one of the most prominent bands on the funk and R&B scenes today. After taking a three-year break to focus on solo projects, The Internet returned earlier this year with Hive Mind, an infectiously smooth, funky, and surprisingly subtle album.…

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