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October 07, 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.

Music on TV this week: Lizzo interview; The Avett Brothers; Black Pumas; Rex Orange County; Brittany Howard; Maggie Rogers

Music on TV this week: Lizzo interview; The Avett Brothers; Black Pumas; Rex Orange County; Brittany Howard; Maggie Rogers

Kayla Song • Oct 7, 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.

Watch FKA Twigs' new video for 'Home With You'

Watch FKA Twigs' new video for 'Home With You'

Lars Gotrich • Oct 7, 2019

FKA twigs' self-directed video for the quiet, spacious 'home with you' takes us from the club to the serenity of home.

Coffee Break: Featured players

Coffee Break: Featured players

Anna Weggel • Oct 7, 2019

Today in 1989, Paula Abdul reached No. 1 on the U.S. album chart with 'Forever Your Girl', which included four No. 1 singles: the title track, plus "Straight Up," "Cold Hearted" and "Opposites Attract". Who is featured on "Opposites Attract"? Our coworker Derrick Stevens. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature someone from outside of the band?

Today in Music History: Paula Abdul's album goes No. 1

Today in Music History: Paula Abdul's album goes No. 1

Oct 7, 2019

The Beatles turned down a million bucks to perform in New York; Jose Feliciano kept World Series fans waiting with a long version of the national anthem; John Lennon was granted permanent residence in the U.S.; and Paula Abdul hit No. 1 in the album charts after 64 weeks, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Live Current Volume 15

Album of the Week: Live Current Volume 15

Jesse Wiza • Oct 7, 2019

The Current's beloved annual compilation returns for a 15th year featuring performances from Jenny Lewis, Brandi Carlile, 26 BATS!, and more.

Ginger Baker, Cream Drummer And Force Of Nature, Dies At 80

Ginger Baker, Cream Drummer And Force Of Nature, Dies At 80

Tom Moon • Oct 6, 2019

The 1960s rock icon, who was also an accomplished jazz musician and performed with Fela Kuti, died Sunday morning.

Ed Ackerson, pillar of the Minnesota music scene, dies of cancer

Ed Ackerson, pillar of the Minnesota music scene, dies of cancer

Jay Gabler • Oct 5, 2019

Ed Ackerson, the prolific and iconoclastic rocker whose Flowers Studio was a go-to hub for generations of Minnesota artists, died yesterday after being diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. His wife, Ashley Ackerson, wrote, “He was peaceful and at home with his family and friends. He left this world smiling.” She continued, “Ed never looked…

Friday Five: Gaelynn Lea, Fathom Lane, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Gaelynn Lea, Fathom Lane, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 4, 2019

Gaelynn Lea – “The Long Way Around” Gaelynn Lea unveils a soothing video for “The Long Way Around,” a 2019 single about “the relationships that take work but are worth it in the end.” It features a bit of synth flavor from Jason McGlone as well as several strains of guitar from Alan Sparhawk, Charlie…

Reina Del Cid celebrating new album, touring Minnesota with Caravan du Nord

Reina Del Cid celebrating new album, touring Minnesota with Caravan du Nord

Kayla Song • Oct 4, 2019

When she was growing up, Reina del Cid didn’t anticipate a musical career. Now, she’s releasing her third full-length album before embarking on cross-state adventure with Caravan du Nord, the annual showcase that brings top regional acts to towns across Greater Minnesota. “I was picturing myself kind of going into English and being a professor…

Trampled By Turtles to sing National Anthem at Minnesota Twins playoff game Oct. 7

Trampled By Turtles to sing National Anthem at Minnesota Twins playoff game Oct. 7

Jay Gabler • Oct 4, 2019

No matter what happens tonight and tomorrow in New York, the Yankees will come to Target Field to face the Minnesota Twins on Monday, Oct. 7 as part of the teams’ best-of-five American League division series. That night, Duluth’s Trampled By Turtles will help the home stand get off to a good start by singing…

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