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October 28, 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: Liam Gallagher; Wu-Tang Clan; Caamp; FKA Twigs; Coldplay

Music on TV this week: Liam Gallagher; Wu-Tang Clan; Caamp; FKA Twigs; Coldplay

Kayla Song • Oct 28, 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.

Coffee Break: Chocolate

Coffee Break: Chocolate

Anna Weggel • Oct 28, 2019

It's National Chocolate Day! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that reference chocolate?

Today in Music History: Janet Jackson starts a four-week run at No. 1

Today in Music History: Janet Jackson starts a four-week run at No. 1

Oct 28, 2019

Buddy Holly made his last major TV appearance; the first night of the T.A.M.I. show took place; Bill Berry retired from R.E.M.; the Sex Pistols' one and only studio album was released in the U.S.; and Janet Jackson's Minneapolis-produced 'Rhythm Nation 1814' hit No. 1 in the album charts, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Rex Orange County, 'Pony'

Album of the Week: Rex Orange County, 'Pony'

David Safar • Oct 28, 2019

As Rex Orange County embarks on a new tour to support his album, 'Pony,' the English songwriter faces the scrutiny of any emerging artist making a major label debut.

Rock and Roll Book Club: Prince's memoir 'The Beautiful Ones'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Prince's memoir 'The Beautiful Ones'

Jay Gabler • Oct 27, 2019

Who are 'the beautiful ones' in the title of Prince's unfinished memoir? It could be very literal, the beautiful people. It could be about his parents, or his family more generally. It could encompass creative visionaries, or the African-American community, or everyone Prince was making music for, which is to say the whole human race. The most likely answer might be: yes, all of the above.

Listen to The Connie Club's third episode with Adam Weiner and guest Big Freedia

Listen to The Connie Club's third episode with Adam Weiner and guest Big Freedia

Oct 27, 2019

Welcome to episode three of The Connie Club, where Low Cut Connie frontman Adam Weiner spins Saturday night music of all kinds of genres and eras, plays his junky piano (named Shondra), and features an interview and performance from tourmate Big Freedia.

Help power up our Power Pop episode of Teenage Kicks

Help power up our Power Pop episode of Teenage Kicks

Oct 26, 2019

Next week (Saturday, Nov. 2) on Teenage Kicks, we go all the way with two full hours devoted to power pop from the 1960s through the 1990s. But we want your input! Send us your power pop requests to help us put together the program.

Lizzo enlists Ariana Grande for 'Good As Hell' remix

Lizzo enlists Ariana Grande for 'Good As Hell' remix

Stephen Thompson • Oct 25, 2019

Pop juggernaut Ariana Grande joins the fun in this remix of the unstoppable 2016 song, with her own demand to be treated right.

Them Coulee Boys play songs from 'Die Happy' in the Radio Heartland studio

Them Coulee Boys play songs from 'Die Happy' in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Oct 25, 2019

Them Coulee Boys drove over from Eau Claire, Wis., to do a session at Radio Heartland, and they are an absolute delight to hang out with. Listen to Them Coulee Boys share some stories and play some songs from their new album, 'Die Happy.'

Friday Five: Yummm, Dave Mehling, and KRIS LINDAHL GET OUT OF HERE

Friday Five: Yummm, Dave Mehling, and KRIS LINDAHL GET OUT OF HERE

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 25, 2019

Off-Brand Comedy – “Do The Kris Lindahl” If you’re not from the Twin Cities, you may not get the hype surrounding our local celebrity realtor. If you are from the Twin Cities, this man’s face has likely entered your eyeballs every day for months. Kris Lindahl’s ubiquity is the subject of this hilarious music video…

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