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September 16, 2019

Loki's Folly performed live on the Back to School episode of the Local Show on Sunday, and chatted with host Andrea Swensson about their musical beginnings and what it's like to play a 21+ show when you're under 18.

Loki's Folly perform on the Local Show

Loki's Folly perform on the Local Show

Andrea Swensson and Lydia Moran • Sep 16, 2019

Loki's Folly performed live on the Back to School episode of the Local Show on Sunday, and chatted with host Andrea Swensson about their musical beginnings and what it's like to play a 21+ show when you're under 18.

Music on TV this week: Fitz and The Tantrums; Chance the Rapper; the Lumineers; Joy Williams; Sheryl Crow; Black Pumas; Willie Nelson

Music on TV this week: Fitz and The Tantrums; Chance the Rapper; the Lumineers; Joy Williams; Sheryl Crow; Black Pumas; Willie Nelson

Kayla Song • Sep 16, 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.

Of Monsters and Men perform an acoustic set in The Current studio

Of Monsters and Men perform an acoustic set in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Sep 16, 2019

With their latest album, 'Fever Dream,' gaining them an ever-growing number of fans in the U.S., three members of Iceland's Of Monsters and Men stopped at The Current to perform acoustic versions of a couple songs from the record.

Coffee Break: A Drive Through Ocasek's Universe

Coffee Break: A Drive Through Ocasek's Universe

Jesse Wiza • Sep 16, 2019

Ric Ocasek, the singer, guitarist and principal songwriter of The Cars passed away yesterday. Later in his career he was a prolific producer, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were produced by Ric Ocasek?

Today in Music History: The Sugarhill Gang released 'Rapper's Delight'

Today in Music History: The Sugarhill Gang released 'Rapper's Delight'

Sep 16, 2019

Led Zeppelin displaced the Beatles from their seven-year hold on Melody Maker's best group title; Topper Headon was released from jail; Bob Dylan topped the album chart; and 'Rapper's Delight' was released, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: The Hold Steady, 'Thrashing Thru The Passion'

Album of the Week: The Hold Steady, 'Thrashing Thru The Passion'

Mac Wilson • Sep 16, 2019

On 'Thrashing Thru The Passion,' The Hold Steady grip tight to their core ingredients: thundering guitar riffs accompanied by the unmistakable timbre of Craig Finn's vocals - and they sound better than ever.

The Cars' co-founder and frontman Ric Ocasek has died

The Cars' co-founder and frontman Ric Ocasek has died

Luke Taylor • Sep 16, 2019

Ocasek released a string of hit albums with the Cars, and was also a successful solo artist and record producer.

Review and photos: Hot Chip bring a lot of heart to a sweaty dance floor at First Avenue

Review and photos: Hot Chip bring a lot of heart to a sweaty dance floor at First Avenue

Youa Vang • Sep 15, 2019

Carb up before a Hot Chip show, because you’ll be burning calories on the dance floor. Clad in white-painted pantsuits, the quintet, increased to seven for their live show, turned on the fog and drum machines for their stage entrance that had the sweaty crowd cheering in anticipation for a party on Saturday night in…

Pop rock hitmaker Eddie Money dies at 70

Pop rock hitmaker Eddie Money dies at 70

Jay Gabler • Sep 13, 2019

Eddie Money, the singer-songwriter behind indelible radio hits like 'Two Tickets to Paradise' and 'Take Me Home Tonight,' has died at age 70 after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Coffee Break: Friday the 13th

Coffee Break: Friday the 13th

Jesse Wiza • Sep 13, 2019

Today is Friday the 13th and it's a full moon. If you're superstitious, today's your day to find some black cats and break some mirrors.

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