Graveyard Club share new music at The CurrentAndrea Swensson and Kayla Song • Jul 22, 2019Hear three incredible new Graveyard Club tracks in The Current studio.
Art Neville, a New Orleans icon, dead at 81Anastasia Tsioulcas • Jul 22, 2019The 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 LoweKayla Song • Jul 22, 2019Artists 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 PosiesAnna Weggel • Jul 22, 2019The 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 Jul 22, 2019Three 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 EcstasyDavid Safar • Jul 22, 2019Your new album of the week is Hot Chip's latest release, 'A Bath Full of Ecstasy'
Black Pumas perform in The Current studioBill DeVille • Jul 21, 2019Showcasing 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 DawesSean McPherson • Jul 21, 2019While 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 Jul 20, 2019The 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 Jul 20, 2019Courtney Barnett began her set with "Avant Gardener," a song that introduced many listeners to the Australian artist's breezy yet searing rock.