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November 12, 2019

The latest release from Angel Olsen is characterized by soaring vocals and lush instrumental arrangements. Olsen and her band visited The Current studio to play songs from the new album.

Angel Olsen performs songs from 'All Mirrors' in The Current studio

Angel Olsen performs songs from 'All Mirrors' in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • Nov 12, 2019

The latest release from Angel Olsen is characterized by soaring vocals and lush instrumental arrangements. Olsen and her band visited The Current studio to play songs from the new album.

Listen to Looch: Clive Davis documentary explores life of 'old-school music mogul'

Listen to Looch: Clive Davis documentary explores life of 'old-school music mogul'

Mary Lucia • Nov 12, 2019

The number of artists Clive Davis discovered, inspired and worked with is staggering. A documentary available on Netflix and elsewhere explores the life of this person Mary Lucia describes as 'an old-school music mogul.'

Coffee Break: The world of Neil Young

Coffee Break: The world of Neil Young

Anna Weggel • Nov 12, 2019

Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young is 74 today, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the world of Neil Young - originals, covers, collaborations, etc.?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Booker T. Jones

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Booker T. Jones

Nov 12, 2019

The Monkees' debut album started a long run at No. 1; Lionel Richie had a massive hit with 'All Night Long'; fans and friends celebrated the life of legendary BBC DJ John Peel; Spotify responded to Taylor Swift's rebuff; and Booker T. Jones was born, Today in Music History.

Music on TV this week: Pete Yorn; Mandolin Orange; Cold War Kids; Liz Phair; Sleater-Kinney; Harry Styles; Colter Wall

Music on TV this week: Pete Yorn; Mandolin Orange; Cold War Kids; Liz Phair; Sleater-Kinney; Harry Styles; Colter Wall

Luke Taylor • Nov 11, 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 Chris Thile perform a solo set at a recent MicroShow

Watch Chris Thile perform a solo set at a recent MicroShow

Nov 11, 2019

Watch Chris Thile, mandolin impresario and 'Live From Here' host, delight an audience of lucky winners with a 30-minute solo #MicroShow set recorded live at the Fine Line in Minneapolis in August 2019.

Coffee Break: Mercury Passes the Sun

Coffee Break: Mercury Passes the Sun

Nov 11, 2019

Today Mercury will transit the sun, and won't be visible again from North America until 2049. What songs would you like to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that mention planets? Bonus points if it mentions Mercury.

Today in Music History: Remembering Phil Taylor

Today in Music History: Remembering Phil Taylor

Nov 11, 2019

Bill Haley enjoyed his first top-10 single; Elvis played his last gig before a two-year layoff for the army; the Velvet Underground played their first gig; Donna Summer had a hit with a cover tune; Smashing Pumpkins had a hit album; and Phil Taylor passed away, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Michael Kiwanuka, 'KIWANUKA'

Album of the Week: Michael Kiwanuka, 'KIWANUKA'

David Safar • Nov 11, 2019

On Kiwanuka's self-titled album, he embraces all his influences from Curtis Mayfield to Joni Mitchell, all while cementing his identity as a powerful voice capable of crafting songs that confront personal narratives and the human condition.

Tyler Childers plays songs and talks with Bill DeVille on United States of Americana

Tyler Childers plays songs and talks with Bill DeVille on United States of Americana

Bill DeVille • Nov 10, 2019

While in town for back-to-back nights at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Tyler Childers and his band visited The Current studio to play songs from Childers' albums 'Country Squire' and 'Purgatory.' Between songs, Childers spoke to host Bill DeVille about the new record and about his musical influences growing up in Kentucky.

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