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December 09, 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 for a curated listening experience. 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: Billie Eilish; She & Him; Gary Clark Jr.; Vampire Weekend; Caamp

Music on TV this week: Billie Eilish; She & Him; Gary Clark Jr.; Vampire Weekend; Caamp

Luke Taylor • Dec 9, 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 for a curated listening experience. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

Overcoats leap into The Current studio with new music

Overcoats leap into The Current studio with new music

Jade • Dec 9, 2019

The New York band anchored by duo Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell visited The Current for a session featured on New Hot. Elion and Mitchell spoke to host Jade about their evolution as artists and about what they're looking forward to next.

Coffee Break: Rapid lyrics

Coffee Break: Rapid lyrics

Anna Weggel • Dec 9, 2019

Today in 1989, Billy Joel started a two-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "We Didn't Start The Fire". For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature rapidly-performed lyrics?

Today in Music History: 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' debuts on CBS

Today in Music History: 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' debuts on CBS

Dec 9, 2019

'A Charlie Brown Christmas' made its debut on CBS; Neil James Innes was born; Billy Joel went No. 1 with "We Didn't Start The Fire"; Darren Robinson died of a heart attack, and Chic went No. 1 with "Le Freak".

Album of the Week: Prince, '1999'

Album of the Week: Prince, '1999'

Andrea Swensson • Dec 9, 2019

Your Album of the Week is the Super Deluxe reissue of Prince's 1999. In addition to remastering Prince's original double album, 1999, the new Super Deluxe reissue of his iconic, breakthrough album includes 35 tracks from Prince's vault, making it the biggest posthumous release of his work to date.

What are the best Tom Waits songs?

What are the best Tom Waits songs?

Dec 7, 2019

Tom Waits turned 70 years old on Saturday, December 7, 2019, and we're celebrating this iconic artist with your favorite Waits songs.

Friday Five: Solid Gold, Graveyard Club, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Solid Gold, Graveyard Club, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Dec 6, 2019

Friday Five is back after last week’s Thanksgiving break! Here are five music videos that caught my eye over the last couple of weeks. And if you’re interested in submitting a video for next week, send a link to our new associate blogger Emma Manley (emanley@mpr.org), who’ll be handling this post on Dec. 13. Solid…

Coffee Break: Funky Friday

Coffee Break: Funky Friday

Dec 6, 2019

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what funk songs do you want to hear?

Listen to Looch: 'The Sacred Triangle: Bowie, Iggy & Lou'

Listen to Looch: 'The Sacred Triangle: Bowie, Iggy & Lou'

Mary Lucia • Dec 5, 2019

Mary Lucia discusses a documentary that explores the friendship that existed among three iconic musicians at a critical point in their careers.

How much does it cost to get a Cameo shout-out from a Minnesota musician?

How much does it cost to get a Cameo shout-out from a Minnesota musician?

Jay Gabler • Dec 5, 2019

“2019 is all about the experiences,” read a e-mail I recently received from a publicist. “Consumers are shifting their gift lists from products to experiences/memories that will last a lifetime. This year, you can get your loved one a personalized shout out from a favorite musician.” The publicist was writing about Cameo, a service that sells…

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