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August 12, 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: Pete Yorn; Common; the Avett Brothers; Chance the Rapper; Molly Tuttle

Music on TV this week: Pete Yorn; Common; the Avett Brothers; Chance the Rapper; Molly Tuttle

Luke Taylor and Kayla Song • Aug 12, 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.

Interview with Jeff Tweedy of Wilco

Interview with Jeff Tweedy of Wilco

Jade • Aug 12, 2019

Jeff Tweedy is a busy person: whether we're talking about his solo records, his book, the upcoming Sky Blue Sky Festival or the forthcoming Wilco album, 'Ode to Joy,' releasing Oct. 4. Jade recently had the chance to talk with Jeff Tweedy about his many creative pursuits.

Coffee Break: Youth Without Youth

Coffee Break: Youth Without Youth

Anna Weggel • Aug 12, 2019

August 12 is International Youth Day, designated by the UN General Assembly. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention being young?

Today in Music History: 'A Hard Day's Night' premieres in America

Today in Music History: 'A Hard Day's Night' premieres in America

Aug 12, 2019

Fleetwood Mac made their stage debut; Led Zeppelin held their first rehearsal; Lionel Richie electrified a global television audience; the Beatles' film, 'A Hard Day's Night,' opened in U.S. theaters; and Janis Joplin played her last concert, Today in Music History.

Minnesota teens: Submit your music for the Local Show’s back-to-school special!

Minnesota teens: Submit your music for the Local Show’s back-to-school special!

Jesse Wiza • Aug 12, 2019

Seven years ago, the local team here at The Current stumbled across so many impressive high-school bands that we decided to air the first-ever, high-schoolers-only “back to school” edition of the Local Show. It’s turned into quite the fun tradition — there are only so many young up-and-coming bands that we can stumble on by…

Album of the Week: Thom Yorke, 'ANIMA'

Album of the Week: Thom Yorke, 'ANIMA'

David Safar • Aug 12, 2019

Heavily laced with electronics and still steeped in a process that mystifies the most dedicated fans, Thom Yorke and longtime collaborator and producer, Nigel Godrich, deliver an album that is arguably Yorke's best solo work to date.

Queen and Adam Lambert present a royal treat in St. Paul

Queen and Adam Lambert present a royal treat in St. Paul

Randy Salas • Aug 11, 2019

St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center has had the privilege this summer of hosting two of England’s storied rock bands in sold-out shows — both of them Rock and Roll Hall of Famers whose popularity has been re-energized by recent Hollywood blockbusters, and both led by septuagenarians. Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra starship landed in late…

Photos: Lady Midnight is divine at the Turf Club

Photos: Lady Midnight is divine at the Turf Club

Cecilia Johnson • Aug 10, 2019

Singer/songwriter/producer Lady Midnight poured out wisdom at the Turf Club last night. She said: “It is far worse to live life on your knees than to be killed standing.” She sang: “Can’t nobody put a claim on/ What you put your name on.” She proved: It is better to take your time on a project…

What are the top 25 Wilco songs?

What are the top 25 Wilco songs?

Aug 10, 2019

We asked for your top five Wilco songs and compiled them into the list of the top 25 Wilco songs of all time.

Bruce Hornsby performs in The Current studio

Bruce Hornsby performs in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Aug 9, 2019

The singer-songwriter, pianist and composer visited The Current studio to play songs from his latest album, 'Absolute Zero,' and to talk about his collaborations with artists including Justin Vernon and S. Carey of Bon Iver, and with film director Spike Lee.

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