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July 22, 2019

Hear three incredible new Graveyard Club tracks in The Current studio.

Graveyard Club share new music at The Current

Graveyard Club share new music at The Current

Andrea Swensson and Kayla Song • Jul 22, 2019

Hear three incredible new Graveyard Club tracks in The Current studio.

Art Neville, a New Orleans icon, dead at 81

Art Neville, a New Orleans icon, dead at 81

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Jul 22, 2019

The keyboardist and singer was the co-founder of both the Meters and the Neville Brothers died Monday -- bands that took the funk and swagger of New Orleans to a much larger world.

Music on TV this week: The Raconteurs; The 1975; Nilufer Yanya; Greta Van Fleet; Nick Lowe

Music on TV this week: The Raconteurs; The 1975; Nilufer Yanya; Greta Van Fleet; Nick Lowe

Kayla Song • Jul 22, 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.

Coffee Break: Power Pop for The Posies

Coffee Break: Power Pop for The Posies

Anna Weggel • Jul 22, 2019

The Posies were in town last night to play the Turf Club, but not before having a lovely meal with our own Brian Oake. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what power pop songs do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Prince's 'Batman' goes No. 1

Today in Music History: Prince's 'Batman' goes No. 1

Jul 22, 2019

Three members of the Rolling Stones were fined after being caught short; Elvis Costello released his debut album; Johnny Cash hit No. 1 in the album charts posthumously; Rufus Wainwright was born; and Prince had a hit album based on a superhero, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Hot Chip, A Bath Full of Ecstasy

Album of the Week: Hot Chip, A Bath Full of Ecstasy

David Safar • Jul 22, 2019

Your new album of the week is Hot Chip's latest release, 'A Bath Full of Ecstasy'

Black Pumas perform in The Current studio

Black Pumas perform in The Current studio

Bill DeVille • Jul 21, 2019

Showcasing a blend of classic soul and hip-hop influences, Black Pumas have quickly gained attention in their home city of Austin, Texas, and beyond. Led by Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada, Black Pumas visited The Current for a session hosted by Bill DeVille.

Theft of the Dial: Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes

Theft of the Dial: Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes

Sean McPherson • Jul 21, 2019

While in the Twin Cities for a show in Minneapolis, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes stopped at The Current to host an hour of tunes with Sean McPherson.

Watch The National thrill and inspire at Rock the Garden

Watch The National thrill and inspire at Rock the Garden

Jul 20, 2019

The National painted the summer sky with songs from their latest album, 'I Am Easy To Find.'

Watch Courtney Barnett deliver hit after hit at Rock the Garden

Watch Courtney Barnett deliver hit after hit at Rock the Garden

Jul 20, 2019

Courtney Barnett began her set with "Avant Gardener," a song that introduced many listeners to the Australian artist's breezy yet searing rock.

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