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August 05, 2019

Many music fans from the Twin Cites are making an annual trek to St. Charles, Iowa -- just outside of Des Moines -- to see the Hinterland Music Festival. Get a peek at why the festival has drawn wide acclaim.

Photos: Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, Maggie Rogers, Hozier highlight a growing Hinterland Music Festival

Photos: Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, Maggie Rogers, Hozier highlight a growing Hinterland Music Festival

Aug 5, 2019

Many music fans from the Twin Cites are making an annual trek to St. Charles, Iowa -- just outside of Des Moines -- to see the Hinterland Music Festival. Get a peek at why the festival has drawn wide acclaim.

The Nude Party perform a rollicking set at The Current

The Nude Party perform a rollicking set at The Current

Mary Lucia and Kayla Song • Aug 5, 2019

Before kickstarting their 2019-2020 tour at the 7th St. Entry today, The Nude Party stopped by The Current studio... clothed.

Music on TV: Ex Hex; Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real; Noel Gallagher; Tyler Childers; Smashing Pumpkins; Natalie Merchant

Music on TV: Ex Hex; Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real; Noel Gallagher; Tyler Childers; Smashing Pumpkins; Natalie Merchant

Luke Taylor and Kayla Song • Aug 5, 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.

Wilco's Sky Blue Sky Festival giveaway details

Wilco's Sky Blue Sky Festival giveaway details

Aug 5, 2019

Enter for a chance to win a REAL musical trip to Wilco's Sky Blue Sky Festival, January 18 through 22 at the Hard Rock Riviera Maya in Mexico.

Coffee Break: Nude party

Coffee Break: Nude party

Anna Weggel • Aug 5, 2019

The Nude party will be stopping by for a session today ahead of tonight's show at the 7th Street Entry, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention nudity?

Today in Music History: American Bandstand made its TV debut

Today in Music History: American Bandstand made its TV debut

Aug 5, 2019

'American Bandstand' made its TV debut; 'Revolver' was released in the U.K.; the Runaways were formed; Aerosmith and Def Leppard signed with major labels; and Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Of Monsters and Men, 'Fever Dream'

Album of the Week: Of Monsters and Men, 'Fever Dream'

Mark Wheat • Aug 5, 2019

'Fever Dream' sees Of Monsters and Men melding fresh electronic washes of sound, married to their traditional acoustic roots.

Watch IDLES in concert at First Avenue

Watch IDLES in concert at First Avenue

Aug 4, 2019

IDLES, the British punk/post-punk band whose 2018 album 'Joy As An Act of Resistance' took the U.S. by storm, played a live concert at the iconic Minneapolis venue First Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 3. The Current provided pro-quality live stream of the show, and you can watch this complete archived concert.

Coffee Break: Twins

Coffee Break: Twins

Anna Weggel • Aug 2, 2019

There's a giant festival called "Twins Days" that is held annually on the first full weekend in August in Twinsburg - an actual town in Ohio. There are hot dogs. There is a raffle. There is a "double take parade". There is a talent show. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature twins in the band?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Butch Vig

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Butch Vig

Aug 2, 2019

Butch Vig was born; Fela Kuti passed away; James Jamerson died; Bob Dylan got into a fight at his reunion; and Aretha Franklin made her television debut, Today in Music History.

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