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August 19, 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: Lizzo; Vampire Weekend; Paul Simon; Bishop Briggs

Music on TV this week: Lizzo; Vampire Weekend; Paul Simon; Bishop Briggs

Kayla Song • Aug 19, 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: I turn my camera on

Coffee Break: I turn my camera on

Anna Weggel • Aug 19, 2019

August 19 is World Photography Day, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that talk about pictures, photography, cameras, etc?

Photos and review: ‘Would you like to hear a little rockabilly?’ Stray Cats evoke nostalgia on 40th anniversary tour

Photos and review: ‘Would you like to hear a little rockabilly?’ Stray Cats evoke nostalgia on 40th anniversary tour

Marla Khan-Schwartz • Aug 19, 2019

Watching “Rock This Town” on MTV as a child in the ’80s felt unbelievably cool, but nothing prepared me for the ultimate experience of seeing the iconic song performed live — almost 40 years later. While my personal dance moves have progressed from a simple jump-in-place, to a more Elaine Benes dance kick-move, the Stray…

Today in Music History: Remembering Betty Everett

Today in Music History: Remembering Betty Everett

Aug 19, 2019

Betty Everett died; The Beatles hit No. 1 with 'All You Need is Love'; Lauryn Hill won New Artist of the Year at the Source Hip Hop Music Awards; and a statue was unveiled to honor Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Bon Iver, 'i,i'

Album of the Week: Bon Iver, 'i,i'

Andrea Swensson • Aug 19, 2019

Bon Iver has embraced the idea of passing the mic, and using his gigantic platform to lift up the voices of the marginalized on 'i,i'.

Amanda Shires performs in The Current studio

Amanda Shires performs in The Current studio

Bill DeVille • Aug 18, 2019

The constantly busy singer-songwriter, violinist and ukulele player Amanda Shires visited The Current studio to play songs from her acclaimed album 'To The Sunset' and to talk about how she and her friends are working to change that Nashville sound.

Friday Night Concerts: Brandi Carlile

Friday Night Concerts: Brandi Carlile

Aug 16, 2019

Friday at 10 p.m. Central, hear Brandi Carlile's concert recorded Nov. 30, 2018, at the State Theatre in Minneapolis.

Coffee Break: Third albums

Coffee Break: Third albums

Anna Weggel • Aug 16, 2019

A bunch of people took to Twitter this week to debate their favorite third albums from bands. And now it's our turn! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, name a band or artist who's THIRD album was their best - and tell us what song you'd like to hear from it.

Today in Music History: Remembering Elvis

Today in Music History: Remembering Elvis

Aug 16, 2019

Madonna was born; The Monkees released their first single; Peter Gabriel split with Genesis; and Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin passed away, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Velvet Negroni, Ness Nite, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Velvet Negroni, Ness Nite, and more new Minnesota music videos

Lydia Moran • Aug 16, 2019

Velvet Negroni — “KURT KOBAIN” Is he on the run? Is he chasing down demons? Whatever the case, the latest release from Velvet Negroni is giving off some serious Area 51 vibes… and are those Prince-esque vocal inflections in the background? “KURT KOBAIN” joins “CONFETTI” and “WINE GREEN” as another single released in anticipation of…

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