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September 10, 2019

Devendra Banhart talks with The Curren't David Safar about his forthcoming release, 'Ma,' out September 13 on Nonesuch Records.

Listen to Devendra Banhart talk about forthcoming album 'Ma'

Listen to Devendra Banhart talk about forthcoming album 'Ma'

David Safar • Sep 10, 2019

Devendra Banhart talks with The Curren't David Safar about his forthcoming release, 'Ma,' out September 13 on Nonesuch Records.

Music on TV this week: Vampire Weekend; BANKS; Iggy Pop; The Hold Steady

Music on TV this week: Vampire Weekend; BANKS; Iggy Pop; The Hold Steady

Kayla Song • Sep 9, 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.

Sean McPherson talks to Sting about 'The Last Ship'

Sean McPherson talks to Sting about 'The Last Ship'

Sean McPherson • Sep 9, 2019

Acclaimed musical 'The Last Ship,' starring and featuring music by Sting, will make its regional premiere at the Ordway in St. Paul in April 2020. In the run-up to those dates, The Current's Sean McPherson had a chance to speak with the Grammy-winning singer and songwriter.

Coffee Break: Auditions

Coffee Break: Auditions

Anna Weggel • Sep 9, 2019

Today in 1965, The Hollywood Reporter ran the following advertisement: "Madness folk & roll musicians, singers wanted for acting roles in new TV show. Parts for 4 insane boys." From that advertisement, The Monkees were eventually born. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear that were at least partially formed from auditions?

Welcome to MSP: Ten Minnesota songs for newcomers to groove to

Welcome to MSP: Ten Minnesota songs for newcomers to groove to

Kayla Song • Sep 9, 2019

This week, individuals and organizations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area are celebrating MSP Welcome Week: a Make It. MSP. initiative designed to roll out the red carpet for valued newcomers to our area. We thought we’d do our part by offering this introduction to Minnesota music via ten songs and videos recorded in our…

Today in Music History: A call out for The Monkees

Today in Music History: A call out for The Monkees

Sep 9, 2019

The Hollywood Reporter ran a choice advertisement; Elvis made his first appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'; Sam and Dave released 'Soul Man'; New Kids on the Block topped a couple of charts; Krist Novoselic had a mishap on MTV; Coolio had a No. 1 single; and John Lennon released 'Imagine,' Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: The Highwomen, 'The Highwomen'

Album of the Week: The Highwomen, 'The Highwomen'

Sep 9, 2019

While their name is an homage to the classic country collaboration - The Highwomen flip country cliches upside down on their self-titled debut that has taken the music press by storm.

John Swardson and Bad Blood perform in The Current studio

John Swardson and Bad Blood perform in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson and Simone Cazares • Sep 8, 2019

Following the release of their new album, 'Blood Moon,' John Swardson and Bad Blood stopped by The Current studio to talk with host Andrea Swensson on The Local Show.

New Avett Brothers song takes aim at a subject in the national conversation

New Avett Brothers song takes aim at a subject in the national conversation

Luke Taylor • Sep 7, 2019

In the release notes for their forthcoming album, 'Closer Than Together,' the Avett Brothers wrote they 'will probably never make a sociopolitical record. But if we did, it might sound something like this.' The new song 'Bang Bang,' which addresses gun violence, is evidence of that.

Encountering Magnetic Fields' '69 Love Songs' for the first time

Encountering Magnetic Fields' '69 Love Songs' for the first time

Mac Wilson • Sep 7, 2019

Stephin Merritt has said that '69 Love Songs' is not an album about love, it is an album about love songs. Mac Wilson chronicles his first -- and lasting -- encounters with the audacious triple album, celebrating its 20th anniversary.

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