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September 23, 2019

Ingrid Chavez told us about the poignant night she first met Prince in Uptown, Minneapolis, their sweet friendship, and what it was like to work together at Paisley Park back in the winter of 1987-1988, when the building was just opening its doors.

Interview: Ingrid Chavez on her friendship with Prince and working with him as Paisley Park opened its doors

Interview: Ingrid Chavez on her friendship with Prince and working with him as Paisley Park opened its doors

Andrea Swensson • Sep 23, 2019

Ingrid Chavez told us about the poignant night she first met Prince in Uptown, Minneapolis, their sweet friendship, and what it was like to work together at Paisley Park back in the winter of 1987-1988, when the building was just opening its doors.

Tegan and Sara find pain - and unexpected joy - in 'High School'

Tegan and Sara find pain - and unexpected joy - in 'High School'

Terry Gross • Sep 23, 2019

Music duo Tegan and Sara revisit their teen years and their early music in a new memoir titled 'High School' and companion album, 'Hey, I'm Just Like You.' Listening back to the songs they wrote, Sara says: 'I was struck by the joy in our voices.'

Music on TV this week: Paul McCartney; Cage the Elephant; Jade Bird; Brittany Howard; Cherry Glazerr; Gary Clark Jr.; Tegan and Sara; Billie Eilish

Music on TV this week: Paul McCartney; Cage the Elephant; Jade Bird; Brittany Howard; Cherry Glazerr; Gary Clark Jr.; Tegan and Sara; Billie Eilish

Kayla Song • Sep 23, 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.

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Interview: Soccer Mommy’s Sophie Allison talks new music, ‘The Matrix,’ and Bruce Springsteen’s romantic nostalgia

Lydia Moran • Sep 23, 2019

Before headlining the Amsterdam Bar & Hall last Friday, Sophie Allison of Soccer Mommy stopped by The Current for a casual, wide-ranging conversation with Jay Gabler. Allison recently released a new single, “lucy,” her first new music of 2019. The song is noticeably darker in both tone and content than previous Soccer Mommy recordings, and…

Coffee Break: Bruce covers

Coffee Break: Bruce covers

Anna Weggel • Sep 23, 2019

Bruce Springsteen is 70 today and we're celebrating on air with music throughout the day and online with a look at The Boss's career in 15 key tracks from Jay Gabler. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what covers of Bruce Springsteen songs do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Bruce Springsteen

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Bruce Springsteen

Sep 23, 2019

Buddy Holly and the Crickets had a hit with 'That'll Be The Day'; a widely believed story about Paul McCartney was started in DeKalb, Ill.; Neil Young was honored at the Americana Awards in Nashville; and Bruce Springsteen was born, Today in Music History.

Bruce Springsteen at 70: The Boss's career in 15 key tracks

Bruce Springsteen at 70: The Boss's career in 15 key tracks

Jay Gabler • Sep 23, 2019

As Bruce Springsteen turns 70, we're revisiting his unparalleled career with 15 key tracks, from "Blinded by the Light" to Broadway.

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?

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