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October 20, 2019

Welcome to episode 2 of The Connie Club, where Low Cut Connie frontman Adam Weiner spins Saturday night music of various genres and eras, plays his junky piano (named Shondra), and interviews musician Caroline Rose.

Listen to episode 2 of The Connie Club, with guest Caroline Rose

Listen to episode 2 of The Connie Club, with guest Caroline Rose

Oct 20, 2019

Welcome to episode 2 of The Connie Club, where Low Cut Connie frontman Adam Weiner spins Saturday night music of various genres and eras, plays his junky piano (named Shondra), and interviews musician Caroline Rose.

Watch Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets live from First Avenue

Watch Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets live from First Avenue

Oct 19, 2019

Nick Lowe brought his Quality Rock and Roll Revue to First Avenue in Minneapolis on Friday, September 13, 2019.

Jay Som performs songs from 'Anak Ko' at The Current

Jay Som performs songs from 'Anak Ko' at The Current

Mac Wilson • Oct 18, 2019

The title of Jay Som's fourth album comes from the Tagalog language, and it means 'my child.' Jay Som - aka Melina Duterte - and her band visited The Current studio after playing a show at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis.

Friday Five: Student 1 & Letmode, Good Night Gold Dust, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Student 1 & Letmode, Good Night Gold Dust, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 18, 2019

Student 1 & Letmode – “Early Tyler Caves” Welcome to The 3:45 AM Show, where host with The Most Mitt McClinty interviews our hero: down-to-earth rapper and internet humorist Student 1. Letmode (FKA Cory Grindberg, who produced Four Fists’s “6666”) provides the beat, and the video is a collaboration by Ice God the Macgyver and…

9:30 Zombie Break

9:30 Zombie Break

Anna Weggel • Oct 18, 2019

Movie Mister Euan Kerr joined us today to talk about 'Zombieland: Double Tap', the sequel to the 2009 film 'Zombieland'. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention zombies and zombie things?

Today in Music History: Remembering Chuck Berry on his birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Chuck Berry on his birthday

Oct 18, 2019

Chuck Berry was born; John Lennon appeared in a film without the other Beatles; Carl Perkins went on tour; and Adele appeared on SNL, Today in Music History.

Listen: Prince’s sweet acoustic demo of ‘I Feel For You,’ fresh from the Vault

Listen: Prince’s sweet acoustic demo of ‘I Feel For You,’ fresh from the Vault

Jay Gabler • Oct 18, 2019

Happy Friday! While we were all distracted by the upcoming deluxe reissue of 1999, the Prince estate has graced us with a super sweet acoustic demo of “I Feel For You,” fresh from the Vault. The single is out now digitally and on purple vinyl, released to commemorate tomorrow’s 40th anniversary of Prince’s self-titled sophomore album.…

Whitney bring their big, melodic sound to The Current studio

Whitney bring their big, melodic sound to The Current studio

Mary Lucia • Oct 17, 2019

Chicago's seven-piece outfit Whitney visited The Current studio to play songs from their new album, 'Forever Turned Around.' Singer and drummer Julien Ehrlich says when it comes to writing songs, 'The spark is always melody.'

R.E.M. producer Mitch Easter: 'That's a band that made people happy'

R.E.M. producer Mitch Easter: 'That's a band that made people happy'

Mary Lucia and Luke Taylor • Oct 17, 2019

Mitch Easter is a musician and producer, perhaps best known for his work producing R.E.M.'s debut EP 'Chronic Town' and first two albums, 'Murmur' and 'Reckoning.' On Thursday, Oct. 17, Easter, along with four other luminaries, will be inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Mary Lucia recently spoke to Mitch Easter about his work with R.E.M.

Rex Orange County shares 'Pluto Projector'

Rex Orange County shares 'Pluto Projector'

Zoe Jones • Oct 17, 2019

'Pluto Projector' is the second single from Rex's upcoming album 'Pony.'

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