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September 22, 2019

Touring in support of their latest album, 'Living Mirage,' three members of Seattle-based six-piece The Head and the Heart visited The Current to play an acoustic set of songs and to talk music with host Sean McPherson.

The Head and the Heart perform an acoustic set at The Current

The Head and the Heart perform an acoustic set at The Current

Sean McPherson • Sep 22, 2019

Touring in support of their latest album, 'Living Mirage,' three members of Seattle-based six-piece The Head and the Heart visited The Current to play an acoustic set of songs and to talk music with host Sean McPherson.

Joseph sing their truth in The Current studio

Joseph sing their truth in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Sep 20, 2019

Joseph's second album, 'Good Luck, Kid,' out now, features the song, 'Fighter,' which explores how conflict itself may be necessary to move past it. 'Not saying your truth just makes you further apart from each other,' Joseph's Natalie Schepman explains. Joseph visited The Current for a session as their tour in support of the new album is getting underway.

Coffee Break: Sisters

Coffee Break: Sisters

Anna Weggel • Sep 20, 2019

Sister trio Joseph is in town tonight playing First Ave, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands that have sisters in them?

Today in Music History: David Bowie's 'Fame' went No. 1

Today in Music History: David Bowie's 'Fame' went No. 1

Sep 20, 2019

Ben Shepherd was born; AC/DC got cheap and dirty; Queen went to No. 1; David Bowie hit No. 1 for the first time in the U.S.; and Kate Bush scored her first U.K. hit album, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: The Jorgensens, Courtney Yasmineh, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: The Jorgensens, Courtney Yasmineh, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Sep 20, 2019

I’m headed to the DMV today — time to get a new license. How many times do you think I could watch each of these videos before my number is called? The Jorgensens – “Voo Doo” Brianna and Kurt are the eponymous Jorgensens, accessing New Orleans mythology and motifs in “Voo Doo” from The Lexington…

Watch Brittany Howard live in concert at the Palace Theatre

Watch Brittany Howard live in concert at the Palace Theatre

Sep 19, 2019

Brittany Howard, who releases her debut solo album, 'Jaime,' on Friday, Sept. 20, performs live at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., the day before the album release. Watch video of Brittany Howard, recorded live in concert.

Soccer Mommy lean into darkness with 'Lucy'

Soccer Mommy lean into darkness with 'Lucy'

Zoe Jones • Sep 19, 2019

On the band's new single, 'Lucy,' singer Sophie Allison wrestles with the curse of temptation.

The time Ric Ocasek helped my band make its first record

The time Ric Ocasek helped my band make its first record

Matthew Caws • Sep 19, 2019

Matthew Caws' band Nada Surf had 'no immediate prospects' when Caws passed Ric Ocasek a demo tape at a show -- and before he knew it, they were all in the studio together, recording the band's debut.

Humbird performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Humbird performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Sep 19, 2019

Siri Undlin is the songwriter and singer in Humbird. She says her musical influences range from jazz guitarist Bill Frisell to classical composer Arvo Part to legendary Texas songwriter Blaze Foley. Humbird stopped at Radio Heartland to play songs from the new album, 'Pharmakon.'

Fire devastates home, gear of New Power Generation keyboardist Morris Hayes

Fire devastates home, gear of New Power Generation keyboardist Morris Hayes

Colleen Cowie • Sep 19, 2019

Yesterday, New Power Generation keyboardist/musical director Morris Hayes shared an Instagram post that reveals the devastating effects of a fire that burned through his home. The photos show the interior of Hayes’s home, with property including his recording equipment scorched and reduced to rubble. View this post on Instagram Hello all. Anyone that knows me…

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