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October 29, 2019

In a session for the Local Show, Reina del Cid performed songs from her new album 'Morse Code.'

In The Current studio, Reina del Cid shows why she's more than just 'karaoke famous'

In The Current studio, Reina del Cid shows why she's more than just 'karaoke famous'

Andrea Swensson and Jay Gabler • Oct 29, 2019

In a session for the Local Show, Reina del Cid performed songs from her new album 'Morse Code.'

Giveaway: The Replacements 'Dead Man's Pop' 1-LP/4-CD set

Giveaway: The Replacements 'Dead Man's Pop' 1-LP/4-CD set

Oct 29, 2019

Enter for a chance to win your own copy of 'Don't Tell a Soul' as it was originally intended, plus unissued, live, and rare tracks.

Dan Deacon announces new album with a music video full of creepy crawlies

Dan Deacon announces new album with a music video full of creepy crawlies

Lars Gotrich • Oct 29, 2019

'Sat by a Tree' stars actor and comedian Aparna Nancherla as... a decomposing corpse, in celebration of life. Very Deacon.

Coffee Break: Cats in the cradle

Coffee Break: Cats in the cradle

Anna Weggel • Oct 29, 2019

Happy National Cat Day to you and your majestic little lions. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention cats?

Today in Music History: 'Islands In The Stream' hits No. 1

Today in Music History: 'Islands In The Stream' hits No. 1

Oct 29, 2019

Neil Diamond got a Gold Record; Dolly and Kenny sang of islands in the stream; the Stone Roses split up; U2 performed on Letterman; and 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' broke chart records, Today in Music History.

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.

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