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January 03, 2019

Low kick off the new year at Number One, and they're inducted to The Chart Hall of Fame for being on for 10 weeks, their second induction.

The Chart Show:  New Year starts on a high note for Low

The Chart Show: New Year starts on a high note for Low

Mark Wheat • Jan 3, 2019

Low kick off the new year at Number One, and they're inducted to The Chart Hall of Fame for being on for 10 weeks, their second induction.

Twin Cities hip-hop pioneers The I.R.M. Crew share their story on The Message

Twin Cities hip-hop pioneers The I.R.M. Crew share their story on The Message

Sean McPherson • Jan 2, 2019

This week on The Message, Sean McPherson and Sanni Brown sit down with The I.R.M. Crew for a conversation full of legendary hip-hop moments, many of them recorded for the first time.

Music News: Two competing Woodstock 50th anniversary festivals planned

Music News: Two competing Woodstock 50th anniversary festivals planned

Jay Gabler • Jan 2, 2019

Not one, but two competing festivals will mark the 50th anniversary of Woodstock this year. Also in the news today: Lana Del Rey finishes her new album, a post office will be renamed in honor of Jimi Hendrix, and Lady Gaga launched her Vegas residency. Plus, we remember Dr. Hook singer Ray Sawyer and lyricist Norman Gimbel.

Coffee Break: Beginnings and resolutions

Coffee Break: Beginnings and resolutions

Anna Weggel • Jan 2, 2019

It's the first day in a few weeks that the full morning show is back in business and we're feeling the spirit of a new year washing over us. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention beginnings, starts, or resolutions? Feel free to give us examples of actual resolutions that a song might mention.

Rock and Roll Book Club: '131 Different Things' shows another side of a Yeah Yeah Yeah

Rock and Roll Book Club: '131 Different Things' shows another side of a Yeah Yeah Yeah

Jay Gabler • Jan 2, 2019

Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner is also a photographer, and he collaborates on books with writer Zachary Lipez and designer Stacy Wakefield. Their latest volume is called '131 Different Things.'

Today in Music History: Remembering Rick Hall

Today in Music History: Remembering Rick Hall

Jan 2, 2019

Sid Vicious went to trial, John and Yoko's album caused some controversy, Elvis hit No. 1, Ozzy got back with his band, and Rick Hall passed away, Today in Music History.

The Current’s most-read stories of 2018

The Current’s most-read stories of 2018

Lydia Moran • Dec 31, 2018

2018 was a big one for music, and especially for Minnesota music. Here at The Current, we watched as the Super Bowl LII crowds descended on the Twin Cities, and continued to hold our breath as the Prince estate handled the artist’s legacy. On our website, we covered hundreds of stories this year. Here are…

Music on TV this week: 'Austin City Limits' New Year special; Hop Along; encores of Jeff Tweedy, Death Cab for Cutie, Smashing Pumpkins, Florence + the Machine, Kurt Vile

Music on TV this week: 'Austin City Limits' New Year special; Hop Along; encores of Jeff Tweedy, Death Cab for Cutie, Smashing Pumpkins, Florence + the Machine, Kurt Vile

Luke Taylor • Dec 31, 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.

Is Minnesota throwing a music festival on a frozen lake? Ya, you betcha!

Is Minnesota throwing a music festival on a frozen lake? Ya, you betcha!

Lydia Moran • Dec 31, 2018

Imagine bundling up and feeling the heat of a bonfire, with homegrown Minnesota sounds wafting through the air and the soft crunch of snow under your tapping foot. Last year Minnesotans were able to have this experience in the heart of Minneapolis at Super Bowl Live, but there’s also a festival experience in a more…

Album of the Week: Jeff Tweedy, 'WARM'

Album of the Week: Jeff Tweedy, 'WARM'

Mac Wilson • Dec 31, 2018

Jeff Tweedy is still a distinctive voice in modern songwriting, but he takes himself a whole lot less seriously now.

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