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October 31, 2019

For a third year, Iceland Airwaves and Iceland Naturally have invited The Current to take part in Iceland Airwaves, a Reykjavik-based music festival that features Icelandic and international artists.

The Current brings Iceland Airwaves 2019 to you

The Current brings Iceland Airwaves 2019 to you

Oct 31, 2019

For a third year, Iceland Airwaves and Iceland Naturally have invited The Current to take part in Iceland Airwaves, a Reykjavik-based music festival that features Icelandic and international artists.

Coffee Break: Blood rock

Coffee Break: Blood rock

Anna Weggel • Oct 31, 2019

Happy Halloween! For this morning's Vinyl Tap, Jill brought back a morning show annual tradition and played Bloodrock's "D.O.A." - all 8 minutes, 25 seconds of it. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention blood?

Max Weinberg talks with Jill Riley ahead of Red Wing show

Max Weinberg talks with Jill Riley ahead of Red Wing show

Kayla Song • Oct 31, 2019

Drummer and TV personality Max Weinberg will be at Red Wing's Sheldon Theatre for an eclectic show appropriately titled 'Max Weinberg's Jukebox,' as it is centered on the concept of the old-fashioned music-playing coin machine.

The Chart Show: Have a Hyperlife Halloween in Hyperspace!

The Chart Show: Have a Hyperlife Halloween in Hyperspace!

Mark Wheat • Oct 31, 2019

Beck is back! Seems like he never quite took time off since his last album, but a new one is on the way next month.

Listen to Looch: 'Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero' film coming to Sound Unseen

Listen to Looch: 'Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero' film coming to Sound Unseen

Mary Lucia • Oct 30, 2019

Mary Lucia talks about director Eric Mahoney's documentary 'Brainiac: Transmission After Zero,' which tells the story of a beloved and influential '90s band from Ohio. The film will make its Minnesota Premiere at the Sound Unseen Film Festival in November.

Eilen Jewell performs songs from 'Gypsy' at Radio Heartland

Eilen Jewell performs songs from 'Gypsy' at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Oct 30, 2019

Eilen Jewell's new album, 'Gypsy,' deals with the polarities of loving the road, but also loving being home with her family. Jewell and her band wrapped up a North American tour with a visit to the Radio Heartland studio.

Coffee Break: Mischief

Coffee Break: Mischief

Anna Weggel • Oct 30, 2019

October 30 - the eve of Halloween - is known as Mischief Night, or Devil's night, an informal holiday known for pranks and vandalism. While Jill says "don't bust my son's pumpkins or mom will be really upset", let's get into some musical mischief this morning. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature some sort of mischief or devilish behavior?

Today in Music History: George Michael released 'Faith'

Today in Music History: George Michael released 'Faith'

Oct 30, 2019

George Michael released 'Faith''; Jam Master Jay was killed; Roy Orbison's 'Oh, Pretty Woman' went Gold; Pink Floyd released 'Meddle' in the U.S.; Australia's Men at Work had their first U.S. No. 1 hit; and Black Sabbath performed on Late Night with David Letterman, their first TV appearance after a 22-year gap, Today in Music History.

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.

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