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May 20, 2019

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.

Music on TV this week: Mavis Staples; The National; Hozier; Anderson .Paak

Music on TV this week: Mavis Staples; The National; Hozier; Anderson .Paak

Luke Taylor and Kayla Song • May 20, 2019

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.

'SNL' musical guests, ranked from No. 1 to Greta Van Fleet

'SNL' musical guests, ranked from No. 1 to Greta Van Fleet

Stephen Thompson • May 20, 2019

BTS! DJ Khaled! Paul Simon! Kanye West dressed as a bottle of sparkling water! This season of 'Saturday Night Live' had it all, and now all 21 performances have been cruelly ranked for your enjoyment.

Coffee Break: Dragons and disappointment

Coffee Break: Dragons and disappointment

Anna Weggel • May 20, 2019

Last night, the very final episode of Game of Thrones aired and people are ----- mad? They're mad about it. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's get some feelings out. What songs do you want to hear that revolve around things that could be in the world of Game of Thrones OR express disappointment?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Dan Wilson

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Dan Wilson

May 20, 2019

Bill Haley and the Comets released a seminal song; Paul McCartney notched is sixth solo U.S. No. 1 single; Frank Sinatra was commemorated in a couple of ways, 10 years apart; Finland won its first Eurovision Song Contest; and Dan Wilson was born, Today in Music History.

Your Twin Cities guide to summer block parties and festivals 2019

Your Twin Cities guide to summer block parties and festivals 2019

Marla Khan-Schwartz • May 20, 2019

With a rain-drenched but spirited Art-a-Whirl already receding in the rear view, it’s time to start planning for the vast array of block parties and festivals already announced for summer 2019. Kicking off with the Memory Lanes Block Party over Memorial Day weekend, here is a list of events around the Twin Cities area. At…

Album of the Week: The National, 'I Am Easy to Find'

Album of the Week: The National, 'I Am Easy to Find'

Jade • May 20, 2019

'I Am Easy to Find' is a meditative album, full of negative space and several songs that have no words, just swelling female harmonies.

Review and photos: Cher and Chic turn back time at the Xcel Energy Center

Review and photos: Cher and Chic turn back time at the Xcel Energy Center

Gigi Berry • May 19, 2019

Cher and I have so much in common. We both go by one iconic name, we are Twitter legends, and we are both fashion icons. So when I was asked to review her Saturday night show at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center, I was like “Sure! It’ll be like looking in a mirror.” My very…

Julia Jacklin performs a solo set in The Current studio

Julia Jacklin performs a solo set in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • May 18, 2019

Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin visits The Current studio to perform songs from her second album, 'Crushing.'

The Japanese House performs in The Current studio

The Japanese House performs in The Current studio

Jade • May 17, 2019

As the Japanese House, Amber Bain has been crafting ethereal-sounding songs that unabashedly plumb the depths of human emotion. Her new album, 'Good At Falling,' released on March 1 of this year, was recorded at Justin Vernon's April Base studios in Wisconsin. Bain recently stopped at The Current for a session hosted by Jade.

Friday Five: DENNY, Remo Drive, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: DENNY, Remo Drive, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • May 17, 2019

I am tired. I’ve spent the past week putting finishing touches on a new project The Current will debut next week, and it’s only at the end of the day that I’ve found the time to put this post together. But what a nice send-off to the weekend: glorious synth work, lots of indie rock,…

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