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September 17, 2019

The Current wouldn't exist without community support, so we're inviting you to become a new member of The Current. We're also inviting a bunch of artists and other special guests to stop by and talk about what role The Current plays in their lives.

Wednesday is New Member Day at The Current

Wednesday is New Member Day at The Current

Sep 17, 2019

The Current wouldn't exist without community support, so we're inviting you to become a new member of The Current. We're also inviting a bunch of artists and other special guests to stop by and talk about what role The Current plays in their lives.

Wilco share new song, video for 'Everyone Hides'

Wilco share new song, video for 'Everyone Hides'

Robin Hilton • Sep 17, 2019

For Wilco's second single, from the upcoming album 'Ode to Joy,' frontman Jeff Tweedy punks the rest of the band in an elaborate game of hide and seek.

Coffee Break: Legends of country music

Coffee Break: Legends of country music

Anna Weggel • Sep 17, 2019

In honor of Hank Williams' birthday, the release of Ken Burns' "Country Music" documentary series, and the book Jay Gabler is going to bring in for tomorrow's Rock & Roll Book Club - "Country Music: An Illustrated History, companion to the Ken Burns PBS series", what songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that feature the legends of country music?

Today in Music History: Remembering Hank Williams on his birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Hank Williams on his birthday

Sep 17, 2019

The first LP was demonstrated; The Doors appeared on Ed Sullivan for the last time; Queen filmed a cheeky music video; Adele topped the charts with 'Someone Like You'; and country music legend Hank Williams was born, Today in Music History.

Vote for The Black Keys' top songs

Vote for The Black Keys' top songs

Sep 17, 2019

Help celebrate the return of The Black Keys to the Twin Cities by helping us compile their best songs, and you'll be entered for a chance to win tickets to a meet-and-greet and a guitar signed by the band.

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.

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