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July 15, 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: Kacey Musgraves; Weyes Blood; Spoon; David Crosby; The Mountain Goats

Music on TV this week: Kacey Musgraves; Weyes Blood; Spoon; David Crosby; The Mountain Goats

Kayla Song • Jul 15, 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.

Shane Leonard guest DJs on Radio Heartland

Shane Leonard guest DJs on Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Jul 15, 2019

Shane Leonard contains multitudes: he's a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. Leonard has a new album out, 'Strange Forms,' and he's adding another credential to his already impressive CV as he joins Mike Pengra to guest DJ on Radio Heartland.

Coffee Break: Hometown

Coffee Break: Hometown

Anna Weggel • Jul 15, 2019

Rock the Garden, The Fourth of July, Aquatennial, Bastille Day...it seems like you can shake a stick and find a festival to attend in your own town right now. So today we're going to celebrate the nostalgia of hometowns. What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that mention home, hometowns, small towns, etc?

Today in Music History: Remembering Ian Curtis

Today in Music History: Remembering Ian Curtis

Jul 15, 2019

John Lennon suffered a tragic loss; Elton John got his first No. 1 album in the U.S.; Ray Davies temporarily resigned from the Kinks; Ian Curtis of Joy Division was born in Greater Manchester; and Prince gave free albums to U.K. tabloid subscribers, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: J.S. Ondara, 'Tales of America'

Album of the Week: J.S. Ondara, 'Tales of America'

Andrea Swensson • Jul 15, 2019

In the universe of this album, J.S.'s bottomless, booming voice is the sun, and his songwriting is the North Star.

Charlie Parr announces new album, returns to live performance after serious skateboard injury

Charlie Parr announces new album, returns to live performance after serious skateboard injury

Marla Khan-Schwartz • Jul 12, 2019

As he continues to recover from a shattered shoulder, Duluth singer-songwriter Charlie Parr is moving forward with new music. Parr fell while skateboarding last August, requiring extensive surgery. Parr had never experienced a physical health issue like this before, and was not sure if this would impact his ability to play his guitar. “There are…

Coffee Break: More more more

Coffee Break: More more more

Anna Weggel • Jul 12, 2019

In honor of one of Jill's favorite vinyl picks to play - Andrea True Connection's "More, More, More" - let's focus on abundance. What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that say more or not enough?

Minneapolis musician Sota Smoov detained by ICE; fellow artists organize to raise awareness

Minneapolis musician Sota Smoov detained by ICE; fellow artists organize to raise awareness

Colleen Cowie • Jul 12, 2019

This Saturday, July 13, over a dozen local musicians will spread across Minneapolis street corners and sidewalks. The performances are an effort to raise money and awareness for John Lewis Bing III, a.k.a. Sota Smoov, a Minneapolis musician who was arrested and detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on June 6. Bing was born…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Dan Murphy

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Dan Murphy

Jul 12, 2019

Christine McVie was born, Rolling Stones made their live debut, a Limp Bizkit got arrested in St. Paul, Soul Asylum's Dan Murphy was born, and Zager and Evans' "In The Year 2525" hit No. 1, Today in Music History

Friday Five: Lady Lark, Anna Stine, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Lady Lark, Anna Stine, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Jul 12, 2019

Lady Lark – “Rendezvous (feat. Har Mar Superstar)” Lady Lark and Har Mar Superstar are grand in “Rendezvous,” a one-night-stand scenario with just enough silliness. Lady Lark and the band will support Night Moves at First Avenue on July 20. Anna Stine – “There I’ll Go” Anna Stine shares a video that’s lush and beautiful…

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